New Facilities Dedicated to Medal of Honor Recipient

A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, TEXAS • Vol. 69 No. 49 • December 14, 2012

Commentary Healthy holidays mean less New Year resolutions PG 02 Crossing boundaries Training NCOs to build cultural partnerships PG 03 Saluting an AF legend Decorated combat pilot fl ies west for good PG 06 Unveiling the future Basic training for Airmen enters new era PGs 10-11 Outsiders Warhawks miss basketball fi nals for second year in a row PGs 19-20 New facilities dedicated to Medal of Honor recipient

Photo by Alan Boedeker Retired Chief Master Sgt. Robert Gaylor, left, ﬁ fth chief master sergeant of the Air Force, Col. Deborah Liddick, commander 737th Training Group, and members of Chief Master Sgt. Richard Etchberger’s family, unveil a plaque dedicating the Etchberger Training Complex. Etchberger was posthumously awarded the Air Force Cross in 1968, later upgraded to the Medal of Honor, for extraordinary heroism during the Vietnam War.

INSIDE | Commentary 2 News 3 Community Briefs 13 What’s Happening 14 Sports 15-16 ONLINE | www.jbsa.af.mil PAGE 2 commentary TALESPINNER December 14, 2012 Joint Base San Antonio Lackland Holiday meals: staying healthy key to Editorial Staff BRIG. GEN. THERESA C. CARTER, JBSA/502ND AIR BASE WING, COMMANDER

TODD G. WHITE, avoiding weight gain, broken resolutions ND IR ASE ING JBSA/502 A B W PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR By 2nd Lt. Samantha Nees holiday comfort food and your normal Deputy Director, 502nd ABW Public Affairs diet,” Welsh said. OSCAR BALLADARES, JBSA-LACKLAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS CHIEF Allow a few special cheat days on major he clock strikes midnight and just holidays, such as Thanksgiving and Christ- VACANT like that it’s the start of a new mas. No one is perfect, but if you stick to INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS CHIEF 210-671-4111 Tyear. It is also time to make a New a very healthy diet for the rest of the holi- Year’s resolution. Is it going to be an- days you will leave yourself with the room L.A. SHIVELY, MANAGING EDITOR other year of “I am going to get in better to cheat on those few special occasions. MIKE JOSEPH, SENIOR WRITER shape?” It doesn’t have to be. During the holidays you tend to have a 210-671-4357 Losing weight is the number one New lot more downtime and that can lead to Year’s resolution in America year after excessive snacking. If you stay busy, then JOSE T. GARZA, III, SPORTS/STAFF WRITER, 210-671-0478 year, and a driving factor of that resolution you won’t think to snack. is due to holiday weight gain. Another option is to get creative. Try in- DOROTHY LONAS, DESIGN/LAYOUT According to the New England Journal corporating healthy recipes into your holi- 210-671-5049 of Medicine, the average person gains one day cooking. It will remove temptation and pound over the holidays, but most people give you the opportunity to try something Offi ce never lose that pound of weight. new. 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Contents of the Talespinner you are trying to be healthy doesn’t mean are not necessarily the offi cial views of, and physically,” said 2nd Lt. Clare Welsh, you need to stay active and fi nd time to or endorsed by, the U.S. government, a certifi ed personal trainer with the 315th you have to starve yourself or stay away exercise. You can even plan activities that the Department of Defense, or the from your holiday favorites. Department of the Air Force. Training Squadron. keep you active without feeling like they The appearance of advertising in One excuse used to justify holiday “You need to fi nd a balance between this publication, including inserts or See HOLIDAY MEALS PG4 supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force or Prime Time Military Newspapers, of the products or services advertised. JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO COMMANDER’S ACTION LINE Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available The Action Line is your avenue for Your contact information allows us 292-4567, or email your request to for purchase, use or patronage without addressing issues you’ve been unable to obtain more information, if need- [email protected]. regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, to resolve through your chain of com- ed, to help resolve your issue. For issues related to basic training physical handicap, political affi liation, mand or an appropriate agency. To submit an Action Line com- or technical training, email the 37th or any other non-merit factor of the It also allows you to give feedback ment, email the JBSA-Lackland Training Wing at 37TRW.PA.INBOX@ purchaser, user or patron. Editorial content is edited, prepared and recognize outstanding people Public Affairs Offi ce at actionline@ us.af.mil. and provided by the Public Affairs Offi ce and units. lackland.af.mil. Items of interest may be printed in of the 502nd Air Base Wing. All photos, If you leave your name and tele- For issues related to the Wilford the Lackland Talespinner. unless otherwise indicated, are U.S. Air Force photos. phone number or email address, you Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Anonymous inquiries will not be Deadline for submissions will receive a reply. call the WHASC Action Line at 210- published. is noon Thursday the week prior to publication. December 14, 2012 TALESPINNER news PAGE 3 NEWS IN BRIEF Building Partnerships: IAAFA academy unites JBSA-LACKLAND HOLIDAY COOKIE CAPER The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland holiday cookie caper is Dec. 17 at Free- US Air Force, Latin American counterparts dom Chapel. The cookie caper provides cookies for Airmen who will remain By Mike Joseph in base dormitories for the Christmas Senior Writer holidays. Cookie donations can be dropped off The NCO course at the Inter-Ameri- Dec. 17 from 6-9 a.m. in the chapel park- can Air Forces Academy on Joint Base ing lot, and volunteers are also needed San Antonio-Lackland adds a personal to package cookies anytime that morning touch to IAAFA’s mission in an effort to from 8-11:30 a.m. foster cross-cultural understanding and For additional information or to volun- communication creating enduring Inter- teer, email [email protected]. American partnerships. The Inter-American Noncommis- CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY PARTY AT KELLY sioned Offi cer Academy course inte- The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland grates U.S. Air Force NCOs into the class Top III and the Hope Foundation are spon- with Latin American partner nation stu- soring a children’s holiday party Dec. 15, dents in order to further IAAFA’s mission Photo by Robbin Cresswell U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Janeth Cubeddu and Chilean army Sgt. Segundo Claudio Lopez noon to 4 p.m., at Kelly Hangar 1610. through education and training. Tech. Sgt. Janeth Cubeddu, assigned Ramirez discuss the similarities and differences in hierarchies and structure between the U.S. All Department of Defense card holders and Chilean military services. and their families are invited to attend. to the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Children 12 years of age and younger can Medicine at Brooks City-Base, said be- able to go back to my country and share we may represent different countries meet with Santa Claus to receive a gift. fore the eight-week course was com- the concepts and implement the tools and have different ways of doing and For additional information, contact pleted she’d already made bonds with I’ve used here.” thinking about things, we as NCOs have Tech. Sgt. Latasha America at 210- several Latin American students she Col. Marc Stratton, IAAFA comman- the same concerns, stressors and chal- 671-6511, Master Sgt. Jason Resler at expects to be long lasting. dant, said integrating U.S. Air Force lenges,” he said. “We’re able to identify 210-671-9414, Jade Phiasiripanyo at “We’ve been talking about this in and students into the class is benefi cial now, with each other even more and realize 210-671-8348 or Tech. Sgt. Bonnie Cun- out of class,” said Cubeddu, who is origi- and will pay dividends in the future. that maybe perceptions or ideas we had ningham at 210-671-9889. nally from Venezuela. “In the future, if “Our mission at IAAFA is to build about each other were not accurate. It we have the opportunity of working partnerships within the Americas, breaks down barriers.” TOPS IN BLUE AUDITIONS together, it’s going to be easier. And, and we use training and education as IAAFA also offers the full credit In- Air Force Tops in Blue is conducting we’re building relationships with stu- a means to that end,” Stratton said. ter-American Squadron Offi cer School its annual world-wide talent search for dents from more than one country.” “There is no better experience for a U.S. course for U.S. Air Force captains, which the 2013 cast. The online application and Chilean army Sgt. Segundo Claudio Air Force NCO than to attend class with started in 1998. The INCOA course be- video submission deadline is Dec. 14. Lopez Ramirez, a U.S. Air Force techni- their counterparts from Latin American came available for full credit to U.S. Air Tops in Blue needs performers in cal sergeant equivalent and school in- countries. Force members in late 2010. various categories. They include vocalists, structor in the Chilean army, said hav- “The relationships built become per- Stratton said it was largely through instrumentalists, dance and non-musical ing U.S. Air Force NCOs in the course sonal, and those relationships clearly the efforts of Chief Master Sgt. of the Air variety (comedians, magicians and confi rms to the Latin American students outlast graduation day,” Stratton said. Force James Roy that the INCOA course dramatists). Audio, video, lighting and that they are equals. “With the Internet, email and social me- is available to U.S. Air Force NCOs. stage technicians, and driver spots are “By having the U.S. and Latin Ameri- dia, these military members can main- “Chief Roy was instrumental in get- also available. cans NCOs in the same room, I can see tain communication with each other – ting our NCOs into the course here,” For details, call Percy Lewis at 210- there are no hidden agendas,” Ramirez we see it happen every day. When these Stratton said. “Our partner nations see 671-2619 or visit http://www.topsinblue. said through Cubeddu, who served as his leaders of tomorrow come out of this U.S. personnel attending this course and com. translator. “We’re both getting the same classroom, they have a bond.” there’s no question about its credibility. type of professional development.” Master Sgt. Christian Castillo, IAA- “And now we’ve created an environ- AAHC FISH FRY FUNDRAISER The course also prepares NCOs for FA International Professional Military ment where it’s not just U.S. Air Force The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland more advanced leadership and man- Education fl ight chief, agreed with the members interacting with country X African American Heritage Committee’s agement responsibilities. The Barnes IAAFA commander about the bonds that military and police forces,” he said. “It’s annual fi sh fry is Jan. 11, 11:30 a.m. to 2 Center for Enlisted PME at Maxwell Air are built. U.S. Air Force interacting with country p.m., at Arnold Hall Community Center. Force Base, Ala., developed the curricu- “The course brings together complete X, and country X interacting with coun- The $8 plate includes fresh fried lum under Air University guidelines. U.S. strangers, from both Latin American try Y. It’s a regionalization of training catfi sh, potato salad, baked beans, cole Air Force participants must be fl uent in countries and the U.S., in one room,” and networking coming together. In the slaw and bread. speaking, reading, and writing Span- said Castillo. “They come in as strang- end that is our goal”. Proceeds from the fi sh fry go to the ish, and receive full NCOA credit after ers and equals, and when they fi nish The most recent INCOA class, who African American Heritage scholarship completion. the course, they leave almost as family graduated Dec. 12, had eight Latin fund. “The course has given me the tools members. American students from Chile, Paraguay to become a better leader,” Ramirez “Through their daily interaction in and Panama, and two students from the agreed. “By having this experience, I’m the course, they realize that although U.S. Air Force. PAGE 4 TALESPINNER December 14, 2012

HOLIDAY MEALS from PG2 PICKING THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS TREE are exercises. One often overlooked exercise is walking. It is usually easy Kids and adults spent to incorporate more walking into a the morning picking the vacation. perfect Christmas tree to “A quick workout is better than no take home to decorate for workout at all,” Welsh said. the holidays Dec. 11 at The fi nal excuse people use to Joint Base San Antonio- legitimize their holiday weight gain is Lackland. The four hun- that they have the rest of winter and dred trees, donated as spring to get their bodies beach ready part of an annual Christ- again. You can stay in shape now mas SPIRIT Foundation instead of being another “get in better Trees for Troops® pro- shape” resolution when New Year’s gram which provides live rolls around. Plus, being fi t is about Christmas trees to military more than looking good. Being healthy families, were delivered is the best thing for your body year- for pick up by both active round, not just in the summer. duty and deployed mem- The decisions you make over the bers’ families at Outdoor holidays can have long term effects on Recreation. Christmas your health. You might not even notice tree farmers – members that you are gaining weight immedi- of the National Christmas ately. Tree Association – and “You won’t see body changes until families around the coun- two to three weeks after the damage try donated thousands of has been done,” Welsh said. fresh trees to the Trees for The key is to maintain a balanced Troops program. diet and stay active. Take a stand for your health this year. The holidays Photo by Alan Boedeker don’t have to be a time of binge eating Two-year-old Grayson Barrera gives his tree the ‘smell test’ as part of his fi nal decision in followed by a regretful New Year’s choosing the family tree Dec. 11, as mom Shanna, and brother, 1-year-old Landen look on. resolution. Make a plan and stick to it.

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Tech. Sgt Gene Harper Senior Airman Niki York 320th Training Squadron 91st Network Warfare Squadron Duty title: Military Training Instructor Sta Sgt. Leander Townsend Duty title: Cyberspace Technician Time in service: 13 years 67th Network Warfare Wing Time in service: Two years 10 months Hometown: Jamestown, New York Duty title: NCOIC, Wing Knowledge Hometown: Tampa, Fla. Operations Management “While attending to Charge-of-Quarter duties for Time in service: Six years, two months “Senior Airman Niki York is an outstanding senior the 320th Training Squadron, Tech. Sgt Gene Harper Hometown: Germany Airman. It is refreshing to see her showing proper responded to reports of Technical Training Airmen being harassed in the customs and courtesies to fellow military members – York leads by vicinity of the squadron. Harper immediately went outside to challenge “Staff Sgt. Leander Townsend is worthy of Diamond example. In addition to providing combat support to U.S. and Allied the individuals identiﬁ ed by the Airmen. He then called Security Forces Sharp recognition. He expertly leads the 67th Network Warfare Wing forces, she excels at helping out in the community. York has given time and followed the individuals until Security Forces personnel responded. knowledge operations team, providing support to three groups and 17 to the Airman’s Attic and San Antonio Food Bank. She was also selected Harper’s quick actions secured the area and ensured the safety of all squadrons. In addition to his many duties, Townsend always supports to give a mission brief to visiting dignitaries. York has also found the individuals.” the base and surrounding community. He lent his support to retire- time to complete her Community College of the Air Force degree, thus ment ceremonies and was a member of the Honor Guard “Blue-line” illustrating she is deﬁ nitely Diamond Sharp!” - Master Sgt. Rafael A. Meneses ceremony honoring the retirement of the 67th Network Warfare Wing First Sergeant, 320th Training Squadron command chief. Townsend is truly a leader.” - Master Sgt. Courtney Walker First Sergeant, 91st Network Warfare Squadron - Master Sgt. Courtney Walker First Sergeant, 91st Network Warfare Squadron More DIAMOND SHARP PG 7

6 x 4.75 PAGE 6 TALESPINNER December 14, 2012 JBSA plans memorial service for double ace

By Robert Goetz Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs

Joint Base San Antonio will honor the legacy of one of the Air Force’s most celebrated pilots and a former 12th Tactical Fighter Wing commander at a funeral service planned for 11:30 a.m. Monday in the former JBSA-Randolph theater. The event will pay tribute to retired Col. Ralph Parr, Korean War double ace and 12th TFW commander from 1970-71, who died Dec. 7, Pearl Har- bor Remembrance Day, at the age of 88 in a New Braunfels assisted-living facility. Interment will follow the funeral service at 2 p.m. at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Col. Gerald Goodfellow, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, said Parr left “a special imprint” on the wing, which was called the 12th TFW from 1962-71. “He was more than a war hero and an ace pilot; he was a leader,” he said. “Also, he strived to be an educator of Airmen. He was always well-regarded for his willingness to share his wis- dom and experience with younger pilots.” Courtesy photo Goodfellow said Parr “will always Ralph Parr, one of the most decorated aviators in American history, fl ew fi ghter planes in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam be remembered, honored and have a War. special place in the hearts of all 12th Cross and Air Force Cross, making Retired Chief Master Sgt. Bob Lay- Parr was a Portsmouth, Va., native. Flying Training Wing Airmen.” him a living legend.” mon of Universal City said he met He is survived by his wife, Margaret, Retired Col. Gary Baber, president “Ralph had blue Air Force blood Parr about 10 years ago at a meeting and three stepchildren. of the Red River Valley Fighter Pilots fl owing in his veins and he loved noth- of the Order of Daedalians Stinson’s Association chapter that bears Parr’s ing better than to share a beer with a Flight No. 2 when he was developing name, described his fellow “River young Air Force captain in a fl ight suit “a serious interest in Vietnam air war Rat” as a “larger than life” fi gure in at the Auger Inn on a Friday evening,” history.” the fi ghter pilot community “whose he said. “He was a modest man, but Laymon said Parr’s aerial warfare feats of heroism in Korea and Vietnam when he spoke, it was worth listen- prowess is well-documented, but he earned him the Distinguished Service ing to him.” contributed to the Air Force in other Baber, a Selma resident, said Parr ways as well. was an active member of the Red “Less well known is his continuing River Valley Fighter Pilots Associa- contribution to military leadership tion, which includes members of Air through his frequent Friday evening Force, Navy and Marine aircrews who visits to the Randolph Offi cers Club fl ew combat missions over the Red Auger Inn, Order of Daedalians func- River Valley of North Vietnam. He said tions and other speaking opportuni- the Parr chapter recently installed a ties,” he said. “Nothing brought more bronze bust of the legendary fi ghter joy to Colonel Parr than to sit down pilot in the lobby of the Randolph Of- next to a young captain in a fl ight fi cers Club, which was named for Parr suit and discuss energy maneuver- in 2008. ability during a dogfi ght. Who knows Photo courtesy San Antonio Express-News Photo courtesy San Antonio Express-News “The Ralph Parr River Rats mourn how much he inspired and motivated Ret. Col. Ralph Parr, a fi ghter pilot in the Ralph Parr shared his fl ight knowledge at his loss and we will continue to cel- combat aviators and future Air Force Korean War with ten kills, lived in New JBSA-Randolph offi cers’ club gatherings. ebrate his life,” Baber said. leaders?” Braunfels. December 14, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 7

DIAMOND SHARP from PG5 Senior Airman Ivan James FOSTER a PUPPY 543rd Support Squadron Department of Defense Military Duty title: Enterprise Support Technician Time in service: Three years Workingg Dogg Breedingg Programg Hometown: Oklahoma City, Okla.

“Senior Airman Ivan James exemplifi es what it truly means to embrace the ‘whole person concept.’ James Senior Airman Michaelhl HffHoff mann is a key member of a three-man team that manages over 100 Functional Cryptologic Systems Division Data Owners across four different networks. As a result, the networks have provided data fi le management support to over 2,000 customers. Duty title: Radio Frequency In addition to managing permissions, James has also trained over 75 Transmission Systems Technician customers on policies and regulations surrounding the Functional Data Time in service: Three years, three months Owner Program. James exhibits esprit de corps by remaining extremely Hometown: Corning, New York active in squadron events and activities. He is the vice president of the Worldwide need for detection dogs has increased dramatically. The “Senior Airman Michael Hoffmann is an expert Texas Games committee, and is coordinating over 25 different competi- Department of Defense Military Working Dog Breeding program breeds technician. He repaired multiple, faulty, high frequency receiver systems tions to help boost morale of 3000 plus employees. Outside the squad- to meet the growing requirement for security at home and abroad. that were returned to fi eld after only two weeks downtime. Hoffmann ron, James dedicated time to help raise $6,500 for the Squadron Booster A large part of the success of this program is dependent upon was instrumental in performing scheduled maintenance on test sta- Club as well as working with Habitat for Humanity building homes in volunteers to provide temporary homes for developing puppies. tions, ensuring pivotal troubleshooting standards. He led the public the community. James has also taken a keen interest in ensuring each The 341st Training Squadron at JBSA Lackland operates a breeding address setup team of four Airmen during an enlisted call and high new member of the Enterprise Support Team is adequately trained to program for military working dogs in support of the Department of profi le visit from Air Force Lifecycle Management Center Commander perform the necessary duties to accomplish the mission. Specifi cally, Defense Military Working Dog program. These dogs are a vital part of Lt. Gen. Clyde Moore. Hoffmann organized shop donations for Operation James trained 10 junior grade Airmen on new account management our national defense and serve in Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Christmas Child, a private organization that supports less fortunate software, and created a classifi ed waste program, safeguarding the Corps units around the globe. children with educational supplies and toys. Hoffmann is a highly ag- destruction of classifi ed waste. You can become part of this important effort by volunteering your gressive and self-motivated Airman; who consistently exceeds expecta- The 543rd and the U.S. Air Force is fortunate to work with an out- home and time to raise a military working dog. tions, and is always leading by example.” standing Airman like James.” Call us at 210-671-3686, or email us at [email protected] - Master Sgt. Lawrence Snyder - Master Sgt. Sherlock Walker First Sergeant, Cryptologic Systems Division First Sergeant, 543rd Support Squadron

6 x 4.75 PAGE 8 TALESPINNER December 14, 2012 Annual AETC FY12 Contracting Awards Exchange personalize troop support Congratulations Cheryl J. Johnson change’s Senior Enlisted Advisor Chief Outstanding Contracting Support Master Sgt. Tony Pearson. “Whether to the By AAFES Public Affairs Unit Deployment and it’s tacos, televisions or even just a following awardees: Training Manager Americans wishing to send support tank of gas, Exchange gift cards per- 802 CONS| to deployed troops can send Army & sonalize troop support.” JBSA-Lackland Air Force Exchange Service gift cards. Exchange gift cards, ranging in 902nd Contracting Squadron Whether in Afghanistan or Alaska, values from $10 to $500, can be ad- Ability One Base Infrastructure servicemembers appreciate the value dressed to a speciﬁ c Soldier, Airman, LGCB Flight, 902 CONS Tenant Support Flight, 802 CONS and ease of using gift cards during the Sailor or Marine or sent to “any ser- JBSA-Randolph Outstanding Contracting Team holidays. vice member” through the Fisher JBSA-Lackland According to a recent National Re- House Foundation, Air Force Aid Master Sgt Brian A. Thornton tail Federation survey, six in 10 shop- Society, Warrior and Family Support Outstanding Contracting pers polled said they’d like to receive Center or Navy-Marine Corps Relief Enlisted Member (SNCO 802 CONS gift cards this holiday season, the Society. Superintendent Construction Outstanding Contracting Unit most in the survey’s history. While only authorized military shop- Services Flight, 902 CONS (Large) “By sending an Exchange gift pers can redeem Exchange gift JBSA-Randolph JBSA-Lackland card, troops are empowered to cards, any American can send choose items that make their one by simply calling 800-527- lives easier wherever they are 2345 or http://www.shopmyex- called to serve,” said the Ex- change.com

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Congratulations to the 39 Air- Flight 040 Harry Vong 320th TRS, Flight 038 322nd TRS, Flight 035 men selected as honor gradu- Kaila Burtch Brandon Witherspoon Samuel Crittenden, 322nd TRS, Flight 036 ates among the 417 AF basic Michelle Fashandi Flight 036 320th TRS, Flight 038 321st TRS, Flight 042 military trainees graduating: Amanda Olwig Braden Anderson William Domedion, 321st TRS, Flight 041 Deidre Sheehy Daniel Hendricks 320th TRS, Flight 037 320th Training Squadron Nicholas Jarvis Jeffrey Lewis, Flight 037 321st Training Squadron Nickolas Shepard 320th TRS, Flight 038 Female Flights Jacob Dlouhy Flight 041 320th TRS, Flight 040 Matthew Skinner Akira Bright 323rd Training Squadron Female Airmen 323rd TRS, Flight 044 Flight 038 Jeffrey Singler Flight 043 Michelle Fashandi, Clay Eisenbach Flight 042 Kevin Cerovich 320th TRS, Flight 040 Top Academic Flights Dylan Ferguson Austin Dodds Cameron Plouzek Sarah Rew, Jeffrey Lewis Nicholas Gallegos Flight 044 320th TRS, Flight 040 322nd TRS, Flight 036 Daniel Linoff-Harpham Timothy Miller Savannah Bernstein Daniella Faulk, 323rd TRS, Flight 043 Brandon Mccoy Kenzaburo Nagahama Jacy Carpenter 323rd TRS, Flight 044 320th TRS, Flight 039 Scott Miller Eric Ray Marquita Carter, 321st TRS, Flight 042 Calvin Nickoley Peter Reich Top BMT Airman 320th TRS, Flight 040 320th TRS, Flight 037 Justin Odman Jason Tang Calvin Nickoley, 320th 322nd TRS, Flight 035 Kyle Swankie TRS, Flight 038 Male Flights 320th TRS, Flight 038 Flight 039 322nd Training Squadron 320th TRS, Flight 038 Ian Harter Flight 035 Most Physically Fit 320th TRS, Flight 037 321st TRS, Flight 041 Andrew Hernandez Seth Mcanally Male Airmen 323rd TRS, Flight 043 320th TRS, Flight 040 Garrett Jansen Zachary Sampson Justin Short, 320th TRS, Flight 039 323rd TRS, Flight 044

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Photos by Alan Boedeker Retired Chief Master Sgt. Robert Gaylor, the fi fth chief master sergeant of the Air Force (with scissors) and keynote speaker for the event, along with senior leaders, members The 37th Training Wing opened Airman Training Complex No. 1 and Dining/Classroom Facility No. 1 of Richard Etchberger’s family and construction offi cials get ready to cut the ribbon to open the Airman Training Complex #1. Trainees align tables and chairs in the new dining facility for Airman Dining-Classroom Facility No. 1, with a ribbon cutting and re-dedication before a crowd of nearly 300. which opened Dec. 7. New training complex benefi ts Airmen, Air Force By Mike Joseph Camerer, 37th TRW commander. name “Etchberger Training Complex” moves Senior Writer ATC No. 2 is scheduled to open in early 2013; from the 323rd TRS’ soon-to-be demolished ATC No. 3 and DCF No. 2 are targeted for com- recruit housing and training complex to ATC The Air Force ushered in a new era for ba- pletion in 2014. The east campus fronts Mili- No. 1. sic military training with the fi rst new recruit tary Highway and is located directly behind the The new complex honors Chief Master Sgt. housing facilities opened in 36 years at Joint 737th Training Group headquarters building. Richard Etchberger, who was posthumously Base San Antonio-Lackland during ceremonies The second phase, a duplicate west campus awarded the Air Force Cross in 1968 for ex- Dec. 7. located across from the east complex, is sched- traordinary heroism in military operations The 37th Training Wing opened Airman uled to begin construction in 2014. An overhead against an opposing enemy force during the Training Complex No. 1 and Dining/Classroom troop walk on Carswell Avenue will connect the Vietnam War. The award was upgraded in 2010 Facility No. 1 with a ribbon cutting and re-ded- two campuses. to the Medal of Honor. ication before a crowd of nearly 300. A new BMT reception center and parking “Education means a lot to us,” said Cory The facilities are the fi rst completion of a area under construction is adjacent to group Etchberger, a son of the fallen pilot who spoke two-phase, $900 million construction project headquarters and the east campus, all part of on behalf of the family. “This facility is the most begun three years ago. The new buildings are an overall plan to centralize BMT facilities. inspirational thing I’ve seen in my life. We are mission-specifi c facilities designed to house, “The planning actually began 10 years ago,” especially proud to have our name associated educate, train and feed 1,200 recruits at any said Army Col. Charles Klinge, commander, U.S. with it.” given time. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth district, Tech. Sgt. Justin Cook, 323rd TRS military Phase one construction comprises the east the project manager for the Air Force. drill and ceremonies NCO, said the Air Force campus – ATC No. 1 and DCF No. 1, as well as “It has been a very challenging and complex and trainees will both benefi t from effi ciencies three other ATCs and another DCF. project.” created by the new complexes. The four ATCs and two DCFs of phase one Retired Chief Master Sgt. Robert Gaylor, the “With these new buildings, we’ve got room will replace eight Recruit Housing and Training fi fth chief master sergeant of the Air Force, was to train like we need to train,” Cook said. “We buildings built in the late 1960s and early 1970s impressed by the new training facilities. won’t have the transit times like before, and that are scattered around Lackland. Each new “I know they cost a lot of money, but it’s those times will be given back to the military ATC is a four-story structure with a running worth every penny,” Gaylor, keynote speaker training instructors. track, drill pad, war skills area and each cam- for the event, told the audience prior to cutting “Because the buildings are mission specifi c pus has its own utility infrastructure. the ribbon. and from the effi ciencies created in their de- Col. Deborah Liddick, commander 737th Training Group, thanks members of the Chief Master Sgt. “These are great facilities. Our wing, our The fi rst training squadron, the 323rd TRS, sign, we are going to have better trained Air- Chief Master Sgt. James Cody, AETC command chief, stands by as his wife, Athena, gets a hug from Richard Etchberger’s family, after the Airman Training Complex #1 was dedicated to their father. Air Force and our nation will benefi t from moves Dec. 14 into ATC No. 1. In a re-dedica- men,” Cook said. “They are absolutely worth retired Chief Master Sgt. Robert Gaylor, keynote speaker for the event. their use for decades to come,” said Col. Mark tion ceremony following the ribbon cutting, the their weight in gold.” PAGE 12 TALESPINNER December 14, 2012

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sweepstakes. personal issues. second fl oor conference room of ness Squadron Customer Service LOCAL BRIEFS Exchanges worldwide will have The EAP seeks to help employees Bldg. 5160. is the primary focal point for all entry forms available for the “Go defi ne problems and recommend The classes and start times are supply-related questions, concerns, 802ND MSG AWARDS CEREMONY Nuts with Planters” sweepstakes problem-solving resources. It is a Block I General Supply Training at 8 complaints, Zero Overpricing Pro- The 802nd Mission Support through Dec. 31. Winners will be voluntary and private service that a.m., Block II Bench Stock Training gram and Defense Reutilization and Group’s fourth quarter and annual selected on or about Feb. 14, 2013. offers an off-base location for at 8:45 a.m., and Block III Equip- Marketing Offi ce transactions. awards ceremony is Dec. 18, 7:30 employees and their families to seek ment Custodian Supplemental/ For more information, contact the a.m., at the Gateway Club. DEPLOYED FAMILIES EVENT assistance from a certifi ed counselor. Refresher Training at 9:30 a.m. 802nd LRS customer service offi ce For more information, contact The Wilford Hall Auxiliary will host All contacts are confi dential and For details, call Ray Holland or at 210-671-2575/3611/3801, 925- Master Sgt. Toni Wiser at 210-671- an event Jan. 10, 6 p.m., for families at no cost to employees up to fi ve Rain Virgino at 210-925-1140/2514. 1490/1049/1048, or email 802lrs. 4744 or Angela Craig at 210-671- of deployed military members at sessions. If additional assistance [email protected]. 7050. Pump it Up, 7723 Guilbeau Rd., is needed, referrals will be made LOSC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS Suite 102. with consideration of the employee’s Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club PREGNANCY PROFILE REQUIREMENT LACKLAND THRIFT SHOP HOURS The event is open to all deployed health plan and/or fi nancial needs. scholarship applications are avail- All expectant active duty and • The Lackland Thrift Shop will families at Joint Base San Antonio- A help line and services are able online at the LOSC website. civilian women working at Joint Base have extra shopping hours Dec. 17, Lackland and Wilford Hall Auxiliary available 24/7, 365 days a year. High school students or spouses San Antonio-Lackland must report to 4-7 p.m. members and their families. At- To contact a counselor, call 210- of military offi cers and enlisted the Public Health Offi ce, Bldg. 6612, • The thrift shop will close Dec. tendees will have 80-90 minutes of 213-6454. personnel permanently assigned to for a pregnancy profi le within 24 25 and reopen Jan. 8. jump and play time followed by 30 Lackland are eligible. hours of a confi rmed pregnancy by a Operated by the Lackland Of- minutes for dinner, which includes OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB MEETING The application submission dead- health care provider. fi cers’ Spouses’ Club, the thrift shop free food and drinks. The Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ line is March 1, 2013. To download Individuals are seen on a walk-in is located in the One Stop Facility, For more information or to make Club December luncheon is Dec. 18, the application, visit http://www. basis Monday through Friday, 7:30 Bldg. 5460, on the corner of Walker reservations, e-mail Jenn Jordan at 11 a.m., at the Gateway Club. lacklandosc.org. a.m. to 3 p.m., except the third and Selfridge Avenues. [email protected]. For event details and reserva- Thursday of the month. For additional information, call The deadline for reservations is tion information, visit http://www. RETIRED ENLISTED MEETING Supervisors are responsible that 210-671-3608 or visit http://www. Jan. 3. lacklandosc.org. Retired Enlisted Association, employees are aware of and comply lacklandosc.org. Chapter 80, meetings are held at the with all Fetal Protection Program EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 802ND LRS SUPPLY TRAINING Gateway Club every fourth Wednes- requirements, including reporting to AAFES ‘GO NUTS’ SWEEPSTAKES Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland The 802nd Logistics Readiness day of the month at 1 p.m. the Public Health Offi ce. The Army & Air Force Exchange offers an Employee Assistance Squadron’s Equipment Accountability For details, call 210-658-2344. For more details on the pregnancy Service and Planters/Kraft are team- Program (EAP) to Department of Element conducts three customer profi le requirement, contact the ing up to give away 10 $1,000 gift Defense civilian employees and supply training classes on the third 802ND LRS CUSTOMER SERVICE Public Health Offi ce at 210-671- cards in the “Go Nuts with Planters” their families on a wide variety of Wednesday of each month in the The 802nd Logistics Readi- 9667/2690.

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. to 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 14 TALESPINNER December 14, 2012 What’s Happening Family Support Events to noon at the Airman and Family Freedom Chapel. Monthly Meetings Readiness Center. For details, call 210-671-4208.

DEC. 14 days, or who are going on remote ENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB The class will cover VA benefi ts, BMT FAMILY SEMINAR assignments. The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the how to fi ll out VA forms, the Power of DEC. 21 The Air Force Basic Military For additional information, call month at the Balfour Beatty Community Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more Attorney process, and the VA claim COUPON SAVERS MEETING Training Family Seminar begins at 210-671-3722. information, visit www.lacklandesc.org. processing time frame. The Joint Base San Antonio-Lack- noon in the BMT Reception Center, For additional information, call land Scissor Savers coupon group Bldg. 7246. RETURN, REUNION SEMINAR OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB 210-671-3722. meets from 1-3 p.m. at the Airman The seminar provides information A return and reunion seminar is The Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club meets monthly. For dates and times, and Family Readiness Center. on the Air Force and its benefi ts from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the Airman or more information, visit www.lacklandosc.org. AWANA CLUBS MEETING For additional information, email to family members of graduating and Family Readiness Center. Awana Clubs, a Bible-based [email protected]. MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Airmen. The seminar is an informal The Military Council of Catholic Women meets the fi rst Friday of the children and youth ministry offering For additiobal information, call forum for family members who month, 9:30 a.m., at Freedom Chapel. For information, call 210-671-4208. games and challenges, meets DEC. 28 210-671-3722. wish to talk about their individual Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., at Freedom BMT FAMILY SEMINAR experiences and the stress caused by Chapel. The Air Force Basic Military DEC. 17 deployment-related separations. On the web www.lacklandfss.com For additional information about Training Family Seminar begins at FAMILY READINESS BRIEFING For more information, call 210- Awana Clubs, contact Freedom noon in the BMT Reception Center, A mandatory family readiness 671-3722. Chapel at 210-671-4208. Bldg. 7246. briefi ng for personnel who are pointment only to help with disability DEC. 19 The seminar provides information deploying is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. DEC. 18 claims from 8 a.m. to noon at the VA CLAIMS PROCESS DEC. 20 on the Air Force and its benefi ts at the Airman and Family Readiness AMVET REPRESENTATIVE Airman and Family Readiness Center. A Veterans Administration repre- FREEDOM CHAPEL STUDY GROUP to family members of graduating Center. The briefi ng is for personnel An American Veterans national For details or to schedule an ap- sentative will discuss the VA claim A women’s Bible study group Airmen. who are deploying longer than 30 service offi cer is available by appointment, call 210-699-5087. process in a workshop from 10 a.m. meets from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at For details, call 210-671-3722. The Airman and Fa mily Readiness Center will be closed Dec. 24-25 and Dec. 31-Jan. 1.

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