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Photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Baltos Maj. Gen. Perry Wiggins, deputy commanding general, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), smiles as his father, Lamar, and wife, Annette, tackle pinning lieutenant general rank on him during his promotion ceremony Sept. 4 at the historic Quadrangle. Immediately following the promo- tion, Wiggins assumed command of Army North during a change of command ceremony. Army North welcomes

METC PROGRAM OFFERS CERTIFICATION PAGES 12-13 new commanding general By Staff Sgt. Corey Baltos Dec. 30, 2011. deep character, passion for the Army North Public Affairs Before Wiggins could assume mission – I feel confident that we command however, there was an will be better than we’ve ever The Army tapped one of U.S. important matter to perform – his been,” said Caldwell. Army North’s own to be the next promotion to lieutenant general. Following the promotion cer- to lead the command. The promotion ceremony, which emony, Gen. Charles Jacoby Jr., Lt. Gen. Perry Wiggins took took place just before the change commander of the North Ameri- command of Army North (Fifth of command, was presided over can Aerospace Defense Command Army) from Lt. Gen. William by Caldwell. It was Caldwell’s last and U.S. Northern Command, Caldwell IV during a ceremony official duty as commanding gen- presided over the change of com- Sept. 4 in the historic Quadrangle eral of Army North. mand ceremony. and also assumed responsibility Caldwell said Wiggins’ promo- As tradition dictates, Caldwell as the senior Army commander tion gave him confidence in the relinquished command by pass- for Fort Sam Houston and Army’s leadership. ing the unit’s colors to Jacoby, Camp Bullis. “When people like you are who then passed the colors to Caldwell served as the selected – Soldiers who are ARMY LEADS KENDALL COUNTY PARADE PAGE 16 commanding general since well-rounded, with true integrity, See ARNORTH, P5 PAGE 2 NEWS LEADER SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 FORT SAM HOUSTON CFC: Even small donations make a big difference A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING – – FORT SAM HOUSTON By 1st Lt. 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[email protected] Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston http://www.samhouston.army.mil/pao by close of business Friday. http://www.facebook.com/JBSAFortSamHouston http://www.twitter.com/JBSAFSH SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 3 News Briefs Navy students speak out against drug, alcohol abuse Hiring Heroes Career Fair By Petty Officer 1st Class sonalities and talents,” Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Keegan Marcantel Giuy said. “This resulted Houston hosts the bi-annual Hiring Navy Medicine Training in an atmosphere where Heroes Career Fair from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Support Center students could discuss Wednesday at the Sam Houston Com- issues that regularly munity Center Career at 1395 Chaffee The Navy command impact Sailors.” Road. The career fair offers opportuni- with oversight of the The NMTSC CSADD ties for wounded warriors, transitioning instructors and students chapter has a reputa- service members, veterans and military from the Navy’s largest tion for creativity. Giuy spouses to network, collect information enlisted rating spon- said this is due in large and speak to more than 40 Depart- sored an event Aug. 28 part to the founding of ment of Defense, federal and private at Joint Base San Anto- the student subcommit- sector recruiters and employers. Bring nio-Fort Sam Houston to tee comprised entirely of resumes. For more information, call highlight the pitfalls of Sailors from the hospi- 221-1213. drug and alcohol abuse. tal corpsman student The Navy Medicine population. Oktoberfest at Quadrangle Training Support Cen- These students at- A traditional Oktoberfest celebration ter’s Coalition of Sailors tend Hospital Corpsman will be hosted at the Quadrangle Against Destructive Deci- “A” and “C” schools at from 6-8 p.m. Sept. 24. A meal of sions hosted an evening METC, alongside their bratwurst, sauerkraut, German potato talent show attended by Army and Air Force salad, German beer and other goodies more than 300 hospital counterparts. is included. Music supplied by the corps students and in- Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Keegan Marcantel “The student sub- 323rd Army Band “Fort Sam’s Own.” structors, said Petty Of- The Navy Medicine Training Support Center's Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions held committee bridges the Prices are $20 for E-1 through E-6 ficer 1st Class Don Giuy, a talent show to heighten awareness of its theme of "Substance Abuse, Drug and Alcohol Prevention gap between students or GS-2 through GS-6; $25 for E-7 talent show coordinator and Awareness." and staff members,” through O-4 and GS-7 though GS-13 and an NMTSC medical Giuy said. “It allows for and $30 for O-5 or GS-14 and above. laboratory instructor at dance routines, singing, the CSADD August cam- “The talent show better communication For couples, prices are $35, $45 and the Medical Education musical acts and poetry, paign theme, “Substance provided entertainment and awareness of the $55 under the preceding categories. and Training Campus. Giuy said. The talent Abuse, Drug and Alcohol and an opportunity for issues that the junior For reservation, send an email to The 18 student show was put on to help Prevention and Aware- Sailors to come together [email protected]. performances included heighten awareness of ness.” and display their per- See NAVY, P8

Supply Request Cutoff The 502nd Logistics Readiness Supply fiscal year 2013 request processing cutoff is 11 a.m. Sept. Injured Soldier honored in Purple Heart ceremony 25. After the cutoff, all high priority By Robert Shields it’s an honor for me to support,” Cook added. requests will be worked offline. For BAMC Public Affairs be here today to honor “And thank you for sup- more information, call 221-9827. Spc. Cook’s courage and porting my unit, which Spc. Giovanni S. Cook personal sacrifice,” Len- is now home safely.” ‘Ready and Resilient’ was honored for his nox said. “Only one per- Following the cer- Soldier Show 2013 bravery during a Purple cent of the nation today emony, Lennox visited The 2013 U.S. Army Soldier Show Heart ceremony at the serves and we owe you with wounded warriors “Ready and Resilient” is coming back Warrior and Family a great deal of thanks at the Center for the to the Fort Sam Houston Theater to Support Center Sept. 6. for your service.” Intrepid, toured the give their final public performances at Col. Kyle D. Campbell, Cook was injured July Burn Center and visited 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. commander of Brooke 13 when his vehicle was with inpatients and their This high-energy, 75-minute song- Army Medical Center, struck by an improvised families at San Antonio and-dance production is free and open opened the ceremony explosive device while Military Medical Center. to Department of Defense military ID followed by Lt. Gen. he was conducting a The Purple Heart is cardholders and their guests. Seating Robert P. Lennox, prin- mounted patrol in Af- awarded to members is on a first-come, first-seated basis. cipal deputy director, ghanistan. of the Armed Forces of Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For more Cost Assessment and “I would like to thank the who information, call 466-0684 or visit Program Evaluation, all the Soldiers who are wounded by an http://www.ArmyMWR.com/SoldierShow. Office of the Secretary have received Purple instrument of war in of Defense, who pre- Hearts in the past and the hands of the enemy Photo by Robert Shields West Point Admissions Briefing sented the medal and the fortunate ones that and posthumously to Lt. Gen. Robert P. Lennox, principal deputy director of Cost Assess- Any enlisted member from any certificate. are able to be here with the next of kin in the ment and Program Evaluation, presents the Purple Heart medal to service interested in applying for “I want to say how us today,” Cook said. name of those who are Spc. Giovanni S. Cook during a ceremony at the Warrior and Family the U.S. Military Academy in West proud I am to be here. “Thank you for sup- killed in action or die Support Center Sept. 6. Cook was injured July 13 when his vehicle This is my third Purple porting my family and of wounds received in was struck by an improvised explosive device while conducting a See NEWS BRIEFS, P6 Heart presentation and obviously the hospital’s action. mounted patrol in Afghanistan. PAGE 4 NEWS LEADER SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 Donating blood: First-time donor gives his perspective By Mark Salcedo Fort Sam Houston. The avoided fatty foods such “The noncommissioned Akeroyd Blood Donor Center blood donor center was as hamburgers, fries and officer overseeing the looking for O-negative ice cream. I also made staff drawing my blood There are a lot of blood donors and Johnson sure I got a good night’s was patient and calmly reasons why many people fit the bill. The center sleep the night before.” explained what I could don’t donate blood – needed additional blood On the day of donation, expect, which greatly medical and travel restric- donors for several trauma Johnson said he ate a reduced my anxiety. I laid tions, deployments and patients who had been healthy, low-fat breakfast back, relaxed and talked fear of needles or pain treated at the San Antonio and drank some extra to the staff to keep my are among them. Military Medical Center. water so that he would mind focused on other Cecil Johnson, a recent Johnson doesn’t shy stay hydrated during and things.” first-time donor with the away from admitting after his donation. He Before he knew it, Armed Services Blood that he is not a big fan also said he made sure he Johnson had completed Program, hopes by telling of needles or the sight of wore comfortable clothes Photo by Mark Salcedo his first blood donation to his story, others will over- blood, especially his own. that had sleeves that Sgt. Johnny Carter, medical lab noncommissioned officer from the the ASBP. come their fears, roll up However, he knew that could be raised above the Akeroyd Blood Donor Center, performs a fingerstick to check Cecil “It was over in less their sleeves and donate. his donation to the ASBP elbow. Johnson’s iron level. Johnson is an information technology specialist than five minutes. The Johnson, an informa- would help save the lives All of his preparations with the Network Enterprise Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Soldier removed the tion technology specialist of others who desperately paid off. After arriving at Sam Houston. needle, sealed and labeled with the Network En- needed it. He made the the blood donor center, the bag containing my do- terprise Center on Joint call and scheduled an ap- Johnson answered a few first blood donation. up and was escorted by nation, placed a bandage Base San Antonio-Fort pointment. pre-screening questions, “My anxiety was kick- a junior enlisted Soldier on my arm and told me Sam Houston, had similar “Before I donated, I provided his medi- ing in (at this point), but to a room containing to help myself to some reservations about donat- made sure I maintained cal history and had his I was past the point-of- what looked like big blue punch and cookies in the ing blood. a healthy diet by eat- vital signs and iron levels no-return and knew there lounge chairs. recovery room,” Johnson A few months back, ing iron-rich foods, such checked by a blood col- was no turning back,” “Now, I’ve heard that said. “I was also given Johnson received an email as red meat, fish, poul- lections team member. Johnson said. “After a few blood donor needles were a cool T-shirt — sweet! from the Akeroyd Blood try, beans, spinach and Then, he took a seat and minutes, my name was big, but it wasn’t that Donor Center at JBSA- raisins,” Johnson said. “I “readied himself” for his called. I nervously got bad,” Johnson continued. See AKEROYD, P20 SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 5

ARNORTH from P1 support operations. this year to the present Jacoby expressed and previously from April Wiggins, thus bestowing confidence in Wiggins’ 2009 to October 2011. him with the authority of ability to command the “We got to test drive command and formally organization dedicated to Perry around the parking recognizing him as the protecting the homeland. lot for a while,” joked commanding general of “Lt. Gen. Wiggins is Jacoby. Army North. uniquely qualified to take Wiggins said he felt “I consider ourselves the reins of command,” truly humbled and (he and his family) truly he said. “The Army privileged to serve under blessed to remain a part North team is truly ‘the Caldwell as well as with of the Army North team,” strength of the nation.’ numerous others during Wiggins said. “We get You will take this com- his time in the service. to stay in San Antonio, mand to places it’s never “I want to thank you Military City U.S.A., and been.” personally, but under- we get to keep our great Caldwell also touched stand in my heart, and friends in the process. It on Wiggins’ distinctive really in my whole soul, just doesn’t get any bet- preparedness for com- I appreciate everything ter than that.” mand of Army North. that you’ve done for me As the commanding “He is an exceptional throughout my career,” general of Army North, Soldier, very versed and Wiggins said. “I will Wiggins will lead the knowledgeable on our always remember this Army Service Compo- homeland mission,” day.” nent Command, and Caldwell said. As he closed out as U.S. Northern Com- Wiggins brings a his first official act as mand’s Joint Forces Land tremendous amount of commanding general, Component Command, in experience in assuming Wiggins made one final working with its partners command of Army North. promise to his Soldiers, in conducting home- He served as the deputy the Fort Sam Houston land defense operations, commanding general on community and to the theater security coopera- two occasions – most nation: “I won’t let you tion activities and civil recently from January of down.” PAGE 6 NEWS LEADER SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 News Briefs 470th Military Intelligence Brigade trains Continued from P3 Point, N.Y., can attend an admissions briefing from 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 20 Louisiana Guard unit at JBSA-Camp Bullis at the Evans Theater, 1396 Garden Ave. To qualify for admission, service By Gregory Ripps interrogation operations training at the IDTF for members must be recommended by 470th Military Intelligence in a simulated, strategic- validation by 5th Army. their commander, be a U.S. citizen, be Brigade Public Affairs level environment.” “This was the first unmarried, have no legal obligations Martin said the IDTF time a National Guard to support dependents and be between Soldiers from the Lou- staff uses the Active unit was validated at the ages of 17 and 22 by July of the isiana National Guard’s Training Model to put the IDTF,” Whipple year entering West Point. For more 415th Military Intelli- Soldiers and their units said. “With a lot of help information, call 845-938-5717. gence Battalion recently in a collective “do” from the IDTF staff, completed a collective mode as quickly as pos- we pioneered reserve Lincoln Military Housing Closures training exercise at the sible. component interroga- The Lincoln Military Housing Intelligence and Secu- “Soldiers will not ex- tion training plans and satellite offices at Watkins Terrace and rity Command Deten- haust precious training execution. Harris Heights will be closed from 8 tion Training Facility on opportunities learning “The 415th MI Battal- a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 30. Those residents Joint Base San Antonio- about their jobs,” Martin ion Soldiers had never needing assistance can contact the Camp Bullis. explained. “Soldiers experienced any kind main office at 407 Dickman at 270- The IDTF, which develop their proficien- of collective interroga- 7638. For maintenance assistance, mirrors the theater cies by actually doing tion training like we call 225-5564. For all other emergen- internment facility in Af- their jobs under stress- received at the IDTF,” cies, call 911. ghanistan, is staffed by ful, challenging, realistic Whipple continued. civilians and Soldiers of conditions.” “The IDTF staff worked Navy Birthday Ball 5K Run/Walk the 470th Military Intel- Linguists playing with the battalion in A 5-kilometer run/walk to support ligence Brigade, head- detainees and interpret- developing a ‘crawl, the 238th Navy Birthday Ball is Sept. quartered on JBSA-Fort ers provided one key walk, run’ methodol- 28 at Olmos Basin Park, 500 Devine Sam Houston. The facil- element of realism. ogy to the deployment Road, with registration at 6 a.m. and ity and its staff provide “The linguists that ramp-up. We began a start time of 7:30 a.m. Early entry a full range of training served as interpreters working with the 201st fee is $30 and $35 the day of the in interrogation opera- and detainees added a in theater throughout event. The first 150 registered partici- tions by incorporating level of realism that we 2010, months before the pants receive a T-shirt, sport bag and realistic scenarios, could not have repli- mobilization, to get the water bottle. Proceeds go to buy tickets up-to-date intelligence cated with U.S. service latest updates.” for junior-level Sailors. For information, resources and state-of- members,” said Lt. Col. The 415th MI Bat- call 808-1445 or 808-6374. Click on the-art equipment. Gary Joseph Whipple, talion was originally http://www.sanantonionavyball.com to Members of the 415th 415th MI Battalion com- designated as a linguist Photo courtesy of 415th Military Intelligence Battalion register online. MI Battalion, like other mander. battalion, but provided Soldiers from the 415th Military Intelligence Battalion conduct Soldiers training at the “Additionally, having tactical human intelli- a mock interrogation during an exercise at the Intelligence and TRAVCO Takes Over IDTF, conducted their subject matter experts gence teams for deploy- Security Command Detention Training Facility at Joint Base San Travel Services on FSH annual training in what from the 470th MI Bri- ments to Bosnia, Uzbeki- Antonio-Camp Bullis. Beginning Sept. 30, TRAVCO will has come to be called gade there as observer/ stan, Kosovo, the Sinai, assume commercial travel office the Active Training controllers, as well as Kuwait, the United Arab juggling military service training they need.” services for Joint Base San Antonio- Model. the 201st MI Battalion Emirates (2001-2004), and civilian careers can Whipple credited the Fort Sam Houston. Carlson Wagonlit “Rather than a sending home a few key Iraq (2004-2006) and attain the highest state success of the battalion’s Travel/SATO will ticket approved bombardment of mind- individuals from Afghan- Afghanistan (2003-2004, of readiness possible training at the IDTF to reservations for departures through numbing slide presen- istan early to help train 2009). is a major challenge of his Soldiers’ dedication, Sept. 30. All unticketed reservations tations that may offer us, assisted greatly.” The battalion also National Guard compo- the input of veteran in- for travel beginning Oct. 1 will be little to no return on Although the 415th supported operations in nents. terrogators and analysts, transferred to TRAVCO. TRAVCO cannot investment, the Active MI Battalion does not Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, “Much of the time as well as the IDTF make changes to reservations ticketed Training Model provides anticipate overseas as well as in Kuwait and during battle assembly staff. by CWT, nor can they initiate refunds Soldiers an opportu- deployment in the near Kosovo. In addition, the weekends is spent on “The IDTF staff once for unused tickets issued by CWT. nity to lead and to run future, it deployed to governor of Louisiana maintenance of weapons again came through Therefore, after Sept. 30, travelers who operations in a fast- Iraq in 2005 and to called up the National and vehicles, develop- for us and worked on need to change reservations ticketed paced operational-like Afghanistan in 2011. Guard battalion to re- mental counseling and a plan with the bat- by CWT will first need to contact environment,” said Troy On the latter occa- spond to the Deepwater periodic briefings and talion staff to create an TRAVCO at 855-804-4943 to make Martin, IDTF human sion, the 415th relieved Horizon oil spill and to classes. Individual and austere training environ- new reservations, then contact CWT at intelligence training the 201st MI Battalion, natural disasters such collective mission essen- ment with the archi- 866-282-0499 to cancel and initiate developer. one of the 470th MI Bri- as Hurricanes Katrina, tial task training may be tecture and systems in refunds on the previously ticketed “The goal is for Sol- gade’s subordinate units. Rita, Gustav, Ike and abbreviated or inconsis- place that the battalion reservations. For more information, call diers to receive a brief, In 2010, prior to deploy- Isaac. tent,” Martin said. “The needed to accomplish 652-1154. intensive orientation ment, the 415th con- Martin noted that en- 415th has risen above the goals that were set,” before immersion into ducted post-mobilization suring Soldiers who are the challenge to get the he said. SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 7 Some businesses off-limits for protection of armed forces By Alex Salinas without exception. forbidden to enter any as “off-limits” or the location where it oc- Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph According to an Air establishments named “blacklisted” may curred.” Public Affairs Education and Training Cracker Box Palace, result in losing a The Armed Forces Dis- Command memorandum Planet K, Players Club of military career, said ciplinary Control Board, There are a handful dated Aug. 31, 2011, all San Antonio and Voodoo Mance Clark, JBSA- which first placed the of businesses in the local 502nd Air Base Wing and Tattoo Parlor. Randolph antiter- establishments off-limits area that are off-limits to Joint Base San Antonio This also includes all rorism officer. in 1997, meets quar- armed forces members, military members are locations in Bexar, Atas- However, the terly to ensure safety and cosa, Bandera, Comal, bigger picture is not security is a top military Guadalupe, Kendall, Me- just avoiding the priority. WOMEN OF QUALITY dina and Wilson counties. blacklisted spots, “The bottom line is to These businesses are but reporting suspi- always report suspicious REMEMBERED, HONORED areas where suspicious cious activity whenever threats.” activity,” Clark said. Bexar County Sheriff activity has been reported and wherever it happens, Suspicious activities Someone who wit- Susan Pamerleau that is perceived as Clark said. include but aren’t limited nesses a suspicious or recounts her journey damaging to the military “The purpose is to to underage buying of unusual activity on a to her current posi- mission. provide a safe and secure alcohol, child labor, drug JBSA location, such as tion during the Joint “These establishments environment for mili- trafficking and the pres- a stranger lingering in a Base San Antonio- were placed off-limits by tary and civilians on our ence of gangs. parking lot, should call Fort Sam Houston the San Antonio Armed installations,” Clark said. The key is reporting the appropriate non- Women’s Equality Day Forces Disciplinary Con- “Antiterrorism is not criminal activity without emergency number. celebration Aug. 28 trol Board to help main- a one-man job. Report trying to stop it. At JBSA-Fort at Military and Family Readiness. “It’s great tain the health, safety, suspicious activities if you “Even if you don’t have Sam Houston, call to celebrate a woman’s morals, welfare, morale see any. a uniform on, never get 221-2244/2222. For right to vote, but we and discipline of the “The base populations involved,” Clark said. JBSA-Randolph, call 652- have to take it past Armed Forces person- are integral to the re- “As calmly as you can, 5700/5509 and for JBSA- that step,” Pamerleau nel,” the memorandum porting process because call 911 and provide de- Lackland, 671-3030/2018. said. “We have to get states. reports may help protect tails of the type of activity For all emergencies, involved and encour- Entering areas deemed others from potential you have witnessed and call 911. age young women to get involved as well.” Pamerleau was the guest speaker for the event. She is a retired Air Force major gen- eral with 32 years of service and has lived in Bexar County for the past two decades. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Christopher DeHart PAGE 8 NEWS LEADER SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

NAVY from P3 Joel Roos and Command with the crowd. Master Chief Petty Of- “It was just the whole enlisted students feel are ficer Shanon Best also experience,” Davila said. important and central to spoke with the students “People were paying bet- their lives. Additionally, following the talent ter attention. It was not it allows the CSADD to show. death by PowerPoint. It create events the stu- Students described the was better to hear from dents will appreciate and evening as fun, educa- the students because you be enthusiastic about tional and a break from know they care and they attending.” routine. don’t have to do it.” Performances were “The talent show was NMTSC is a subordi- judged by three instruc- a lot of fun,” said Sea- nate command of Navy tors. Between acts, the man Kaylin Jones, an Medicine Education and CSADD Student Sub- occupational therapy “C” Training Command, also committee members school student. “It took based at Joint Base San delivered statistics and my mind off of train- Antonio-Fort Sam Hous- positive messages to ing and the stressful ton. NMETC manages the audience. At inter- things related to being formal Navy Medicine mission, three Sailors, a student. The Sailors education and training serving restriction for were more involved and services, and is part of alcohol-related incidents, passionate about the the Navy Medicine team, took the stage and de- training topic. It was a global health care scribed their experiences nice to hear it from the network of Navy medical and the consequences as students, rather than the professionals around the a result of their actions. instructors.” world. Seaman Jordan Para- Petty Officer 2nd Class Navy Medicine person- more won first place, Jasmin Davila, also an nel deploy with Sailors Seaman Derrick Ash occupational therapy “C” and Marines worldwide, took second and Seaman school student, said she providing critical mission Robert Hall was third. enjoyed all the talent support aboard ships, NMTSC command- and performances, and in the air, under the sea ing officer Navy Capt. the instructor interaction and on the battlefield. SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 9 Loop 1604 ramp to northbound I-35 closed Texas Department of Timing of the signal at the holiday shopping Transportation crews Forum Parkway will be season. have closed the ramps adjusted to accommodate The new Forum from Loop 1604 onto the heavier traffic flow Parkway exit will be a northbound I-35 to al- from the closure. braided-style ramp, with low safe construction of Local residents and exiting vehicles bridging support structures on commuters are advised over traffic from Loop a new northbound exit to try alternate routes 1604 to northbound I-35. ramp from I-35 to Forum – like FM 2252 through The effort is part of the Parkway. Garden Ridge or FM 78 $24 million expansion The ramps will remain through Converse – to of I-35 through Selma closed for about a month. reach their destinations. and Schertz, adding an Traffic will instead The ramps from Loop auxiliary lane in each exit Pat Booker Road 1604 onto northbound direction between Loop and follow the frontage I-35 will be reopened 1604 and FM 3009. road through the Forum by early October. The For more information, Parkway intersection be- northbound exit to contact TxDOT Public fore entering northbound Forum Parkway from Information at 615-5932. I-35. This closure will I-35, which has been impact traffic on Loop closed since late January, (Source: Texas Depart- 1604 in both directions. should be finished before ment of Transportation)

Did you One of the best things about ICE is that people can let service providers know when they do a great job, not just for poor service. know? It takes 5 minutes or less to submit a comment at http://ice.disa.mil. PAGE 10 NEWS LEADER SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

VISIT NEWS LEADER ONLINE: HTTP://WWW.JBSA.AF.MIL OR HTTP://WWW.SAMHOUSTON.ARMY.MIL/PAO Small business information tech contract at SAMMC saves millions By Daniel P. Elkins Hunter Davenport, a information technol- proposed strategy.” Mission and Installation MICC contract special- ogy contract vehicles for The contract was Contracting Command ist, said the decision to small businesses that al- awarded to Actionet Inc. Public Affairs set aside the contract low the flexibility to meet of Vienna, Va., a small for small business came the dynamic needs of a disadvantaged woman- A triage-like approach from researching acquisi- Department of Defense owned business, which to executing a contract tions similar to the size medical environment. began performance in for information technol- and scope. Public notices “The staff did some ex- April. It was awarded for ogy support services at released on the Federal cellent market research one year and includes the San Antonio Military Business Opportunities reviewing the different two option years that, if Medical Center is meet- website seeking sources contractors and contract exercised, would pro- ing the customer’s critical yielded 69 responses. vehicles available,” said vide IT services through needs while reducing “Thirty-two small busi- Deanna Ochoa, the MICC March 2016 at an overall costs by almost a third. ness respondents were small business specialist cost of $15.9 million. Just as members of a determined to be capable at Joint Base San Anto- The contract was com- hospital staff sort patients of performing the work nio-Fort Sam Houston. peted using the General for urgent care, contract- as a prime contractor “When the customer Service Administration’s ing experts from the based on past perfor- was worried about Small Business Alliant Mission and Installation mance and IT disciplines seeking only small government-wide acqui- Contracting Command provided,” Davenport businesses to do the sition contracts, which classified the IT require- said. work, they encouraged is set aside for small ment as a small business He said the market the customer to review business. GWACs are task set-aside and awarded research contributing the contractors’ quali- order or delivery order the contract through a most to the decision was fications and brought competitive process. information on existing them on board with the See MICC, P15 SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 11 PAGE 12 SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 13

Interservice Respiratory Therapy Program students Spcs. Jack Howell and Luenna Ward perform an intu- METC bation procedure on a newborn infant during a Interservice practical exercise for the RESP 110 Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Respiratory Care course. Photo by Lori Newman Therapy

Photo by Robert Shields Photo by Robert Shields SAMMC’s Medical Intensive Care Unit Instructor and Registered Respiratory Therapist Miguel Calvillo, evaluates X-rays Elliot D. Buffington, a patient in SAMMC’s Surgical Intensive Care Unit, receives trach care from SICU Program with Interservice Respiratory Therapy Program students. student, Army Sgt. Richard McCollough as SICU Instructor and Registered Respiratory Therapist, Raul Questell oversees the cleaning. offers students and is accredited by the Commission therapy, ventilation therapy, pulmo- hospital and I’m serving my country,” on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. nary function testing, infection control, he said. “Because of this accreditation, our cardiopulmonary drug administration Petty Officer 2nd Class Christian certification, students can not only get their certifi- and critical patient care performed Loving has been interested in respira- cation they can also become registered under the direction of a physician. tory therapy since he came into the respiratory therapists,” said Harry During the clinical phase, students Navy. associate’s degree Román, IRTP director. rotate to different locations within San “I love this field,” Loving said. “Everybody wants to come to this Antonio Military Medical Center and “From the moment I got here until course because they can get an as- they visit other local medical facilities. today, I feel like I’ve learned a whole By Lori Newman sociate degree and take the test and The students must perform everything lot more than what I came in with. It JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Public Affairs become a certified respiratory thera- they learned in the classroom on ac- just makes me want to do even bigger pist,” he said. tual patients. and better things after I leave. It’s a (Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series The program is only for in-service “They spend approximately two great program.” of articles highlighting some of the consoli- personnel and is not open for initial- weeks working the floors, then do two- The program culminates with Sol- dated enlisted medical training programs of- entry training. week rotations in the medical inten- diers and Sailors taking the National fered by the Medical Education and Training Soldiers must have a minimum sive care unit, surgical intensive care, Certified Respiratory Therapy exam. Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam of six semester hours of college, to the burn unit and the pediatric ICU,” Román tracks the success of the Houston.) include three hours of English Compo- Román said. program through student, supervisor sition I and three hours of humanities, “Sometimes it’s easier for the stu- and instructor surveys. The Medical Education and Training from a regionally accredited college dents to do things in the classroom, “We are always looking at the cur- Campus Interservice Respiratory Therapy or university, or submit a passing because they don’t have a real patient riculum and try to make changes to Program, in consortium with Thomas Edison CLEP score in both subjects. Sailors with feelings, family members, doctors improve it,” he said. “It’s an ongoing State College, offers students the ability to must have all 15 semester hours of and nurses and the instructors,” said process.” become nationally credentialed respiratory academic pre-requisite courses before Luis Medina, Phase II clinical supervi- Since the program moved to METC, therapists and graduate with an associate’s acceptance into the program. sor. the success rate for the national degree in applied science in respiratory care. The course is 11 months for Army “The instructors really don’t touch certification exam continues to rise. The Army’s respiratory therapy program personnel. The first three months, the patients, the students do.” In 2011, 91 percent passed the CRT Photo by Robert Shields began in 1975 at Brooke Army Medical Cen- Soldiers take classes in college math, “It’s a tough course, but by the time exam, this year they are tracking at a (Above) Army Sgt. Travis Brassfield, an Interservice Respiratory Therapy Program ter and moved to the Army Medical Depart- psychology and English Composition II the students finish the clinical phase 100 percent pass rate. student at San Antonio Military Medical Center, makes sure he gets the proper ment Center and School in 1985. and receive a general medical orienta- they are ready,” Medina said. “I have “Our goal is to make sure everybody readings on a piece of training equipment called the Volumetric Diffusive Ven- In 2011, the program transferred to METC tion. a lot of pride in the program.” graduates from this course,” Medina Photo by Lori Newman tilator. as a result of the 2005 Base Realignment and After that, they join their Navy Spc. Asofaafetai Tukia, an Army said. “A lot of these students go on Interservice Respiratory Therapy Program students Navy Petty Closure Commission’s decision to co-locate all counterparts for four months of didac- Reservist from American Samoa, said to physician assistant school, nursing Officer 1st Class Eugene Nixdorf, Navy Hospitalman Shawnee (Right) Pfc Aimee Navarro and Sgt. Jason Schmidlen, provide ven- enlisted medical training for the Army, Air tic training at METC and four months he chose the program because they school or even medical school.” Van Damme and Army Spc. Brandon Rhodes apply a nasal con- tilation manually through a process called “bagging” while Spc. Tae Force, Navy and Coast Guard. of hands-on clinical training through don’t have respiratory therapists in the For more information about this tinuous positive airway pressure device on an infant patient sim- Kim prepares an Adult 840 Ventilator used for respiratory failure. The IRTP is open to Army and Army Re- Brooke Army Medical Center. hospital at home. program, visit http://www.metc.mil/ ulator during a practical exercise for the RESP 110 Neonatal and Photo by Robert Shields serve Soldiers and Navy hospital corpsmen Students learn aerosol/humidity “This will be a new addition to the academics/irtp/. Pediatric Respiratory Care course. PAGE 14 NEWS LEADER SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 15 MICC from P10 experienced contractors than 5,700 emergency VISIT NEWS LEADER ONLINE: HTTP://WWW.JBSA.AF.MIL OR maximizing resources room visits each month. contracts for information and skills to provide the The IT support also is HTTP://WWW.SAMHOUSTON.ARMY.MIL/PAO technology established by government with the best critical in the hospital’s one agency for govern- value for our money.” sustainment of 89 ac- ment-wide use. The contract set-aside credited educational pro- A large business held for small business also grams to include gradu- the previous contract for allows the command to ate medical education, similar services since move closer to meeting nursing and emergency October 2004, with a its small business goals, medical technician basic cost to the government established by higher certification along with for $7.6 million last year headquarters. additional programs in alone. The small busi- The fiscal 2013 MICC administration and allied ness contract award also goal for total small health specialties. significantly beat an inde- business eligible dollars “This is a true small pendent government cost awarded is 45.8 per- business success story, estimate of $27 million cent. The command has not only proving that for three years. achieved 42.8 percent of a small business can “In our current fiscal that goal heading into the provide the same qual- environment it is impor- final seven weeks of the ity services that a large tant to meet SAMMC’s fiscal year. business can, but also expectations for awarding SAMMC is the largest can do it at a substantial a contract that enables inpatient medical facility savings,” Ochoa said. a seamless transition of in the Department of De- The MICC is respon- services. The end user fense. The hospital staff sible for providing con- stressed a desire not to provides inpatient care in tracting support for the sacrifice service to pro- a 2.1 million-square-foot, warfighter at Army com- mote savings,” Davenport 425-bed medical treat- mands, installations and said. ment facility. The state- activities located through- “The savings were of-the-art center is a out the continental United a result of competi- certified Level 1 trauma States and Puerto Rico. tive pricing along with center that receives more PAGE 16 NEWS LEADER SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 Army leads Boerne’s 108th Kendall County Parade

(Right) Color guard members (from left) Pvt. Shadee Ferguson, Spc. Heather Ellwein, Staff Sgt. Douglas Smith, Pfc. Angel Marquez and Pvt. Chris Manuel Rodriguez carry the U.S. flag and the Army flag to lead the parade down Main Street Aug. 31 in Boerne, celebrating the 108th Annual Kendall County Fair and Rodeo. Following close behind is the 323rd Army Band “Fort Sam’s Own,” led by drum major Staff Sgt. Luke Jefferson. The county fair, held from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2, included a rodeo, live entertainment, a parade, carnival, food and drinks. This annual event showcases agri- Photos by Esther Garcia culture products and livestock from (Left) Brig. Gen. John Poppe, deputy chief of staff of the Kendall County and U.S. Army Medical Command, and his wife, Julie, wave the surrounding to the crowd from inside a World War I ambulance as it Hill Country area. is towed down Main Street in Boerne. The parade is part of the 108th Annual Kendall County Fair and Rodeo. SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 17 Army South hosts Brazilian delegation’s Fort Hood visit By Frederick Hoyt Army’s most advanced “Events like these are Army South Public Affairs virtual technology to train very important because Soldiers individually and they not only help U.S. Army South collectively in weapons strengthen interoper- hosted a delegation from systems, tanks and tacti- ability between armies, the Brazilian army dur- cal combat maneuvers. but the more doctrine ing a visit to III Corps “One of the purposes that is shared, the better headquarters and various of this trip is to learn both armies are able units of the 1st Cavalry a little bit more about to work together in the Division at Fort Hood tank simulators which future,” said Maj. Robert Aug. 20. Army foreign will help us to improve Hammack, Army South’s liaison officers repre- our simulators back in Brazilian foreign area senting Colombia and Brazil,” said Lt. Col. Mar- officer. Chile from Army South cello Yoshida, a Brazilian On day two, par- headquarters, Joint Base foreign liaison officer to ticipants visited a heavy San Antonio-Fort Sam Army South. armored training facil- Houston, were also on “For us, tank simu- ity, observed a Bradley the tour. lation training is very fighting vehicle live-fire The three-day visit was important and also a very exercise and partici- part of an agreement cost-effective way to train pated in an after-action made last year between soldiers.” review that assessed the Brazilian and U.S. The Brazilian army is Soldier and equipment armies during bilateral entering a period of mod- performance. staff talks, which includ- ernization that includes They also toured the ed a visit to a major both heavy armored 3rd Cavalry Regiment combat arms installation. vehicles and doctrine. motor pool and received After receiving a brief- Representatives from an in-depth presentation ing on the history and the Brazilian Center of on the Stryker heavy ar- Photo by Frederick Hoyt operations of Fort Hood, Armored Instruction and mored wheeled vehicle. The Brazilian army delegation tours the 3rd Cavalry Regiment motor pool during its visit to Fort Hood. the group spent the first Headquarters for Doctri- “These kinds of visits day touring the Close nal Modernization saw are very important for the defense of the region. work better and more Army South works closely Combat Tactical Trainer the simulation tech- both armies because we “We also build mutual effectively together which with partner nation and Warrior Skills nologies and methods the develop a stronger rela- trust and greater co- is useful for both of our armies throughout the Trainer facilities. U.S. Army incorporates tionship,” Yoshida said. operation, and can use armies,” Yoshida added. western hemisphere to These state-of-the- into training and equip- “With this kind of rela- many of the shared ideas As the Army Service enhance security co- art simulation training ping the modern-day tionship, we can improve to improve our doctrine. Component Command to operation and mitigate centers use some of the Soldier. not only our systems, but One result is that we can U.S. Southern Command, transnational threats.

MICC OPENS NEW TRAINING FACILITY COLE COUGARS LOSE TO RANDOLPH RO-HAWKS

Photo by Daniel P. Elkins Members of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command, civic leaders and the Army Corps of Engineers gathered Monday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the command’s new multipurpose Photo by Jane Casarez acquisition training facility at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The new facility consists of The Cole High School Cougars football team takes the field in a local rivalry game with the Randolph classrooms, as well as conference and work spaces designed to support Defense Acquisition Univer- High School Ro-Hawks football team Sept. 6. The Ro-Hawks defeated the host Cougars, 35-24. Cole sity training both locally and regionally while saving temporary duty time and costs. Renovations to senior Colin Campbell said, “We fought hard and we learned some lessons that will serve us well as we the 2,914-square-foot facility located behind the Long Barracks got under way at the end of 2011 prepare for Poth High School.” Cole is now 0-2 and plays a non-league game Friday against the Poth and cost $2.6 million. High School Pirates in Poth, Texas. The Ro-Hawks are 1-1 and play the Karnes City Badgers Friday. PAGE 18 NEWS LEADER SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 JBSA’s social media sites provide forums for organizations, individuals By Robert Goetz bond with the military. please send it to public Force Public Affairs Agen- sites “should be official Uniform Code of Military Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Joint Base San Anto- affairs and we’ll work to cy, reminds Airmen all and releasable informa- Justice.”she said. Public Affairs nio’s social media sites find the best way to pack- regulations that normally tion. JBSA’s social media provide “an open forum age it up and get it out,” apply to them also govern “The pages are moni- pages “are just another Department of Defense and encourage followers she said. them when they’re using tored by public affairs, means of getting out installations have increas- to share their JBSA pho- McAndrews also said social media platforms. so if someone posted information,” McAndrews ingly turned to social tos and experiences,” said organizations that wish McAndrews, who said inappropriate content, said. media websites such as Laura McAndrews, JBSA- to have their own page to the focus of the installa- it would be removed,” “We share news sto- Facebook and Twitter to Randolph community and communicate with mem- tion’s social media pages she said. “If necessary, ries, events, celebratory communicate informa- media relations chief. bers should “do so as a is to tell the JBSA story in we could also block information, crisis com- tion, but these sites also “If your organization closed group or private an engaging and pro- the individual.” munication and more,” benefit organizations and has information you’d page.” fessional manner, said Whether service mem- she said. individuals who share a like shared on our pages, Although general Air posters should main- bers are on or off duty, These sites continue to Force guidance is for tain propriety in telling their words and actions grow, McAndrews added. FACEBOOK public affairs shops only their stories or relaying represent the military. “Between our multiple http://www.facebook.com/JointBaseSanAntonio at wing level and above information. Simply put, as a social media platforms, http://www.facebook.com/JBSAFortSamHouston to maintain social media “We do not allow member of the military, we have more than https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lackland- pages since they are re- graphic, obscene, explicit you are held to a higher 17,700 followers and our JBSA/114646985221400 sponsible for the release or racial comments, nor standard than your peers, messages reach up to one http://www.facebook.com/JBSARandolph of information, Airmen do we allow comments according to the media million monthly and we are also welcome to share that are abusive, hateful guide, McAndrews ex- continue to grow every TWITTER their own accounts and or intended to defame plained. day,” she said. “If you like http://www.twitter.com/JBSA_Official are encouraged to tag the anyone or any organiza- “This applies to photos to get your information http://www.twitter.com/JBSAFSH official pages, McAndrews tion,” she said. “We do involving alcohol or via Facebook (http://www. http://www.twitter.com/JBSALackland said. not allow comments that risky behaviors, sharing facebook.com/JointBas- http://www.twitter.com/JBSARandolph However, the fourth suggest or encourage il- questionable or inap- eSanAntonio) or Twitter edition of the Air Force legal activity.” propriate material, and (http://www.twitter.com/ YOUTUBE Social Media Guide, a McAndrews said post- speaking disrespectful JBSA_Official), feel free to http://www.youtube.com/user/JointBaseSanAntonio publication of the Air ings on JBSA social media words in violation of the check us out.” SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 19

Employment Search Orientation JBSA Force Support Survey backyard party, unit organizational Theater Arts Program Story Time at the Library Wednesday, 1-2 p.m., Military As part of Joint Base San day, or weekend getaway. Rental Children, ages 4 and up, can Preschool children are invited and Family Readiness, Building Antonio, Fort Sam Houston wants items include canoes, boats, camp- take the stage after a long day at to the weekly story time at 10 a.m. 2797. Call 221-0516/0427/9216 your feedback on how to better ers, camping equipment, outdoor school in the Theater Arts Program Thursdays, at the Keith A. Campbell THE GATE serve you, the customer, on the games, barbecue pits and more. at School Age Services, Building Memorial Library, Building 1222 on Army Family Advocacy best types of media we can use Call 221-5225. 1705. The cost is $80 for a month Harney Path. Call 221-4702. Ladies Night Out Program Unit Training to get the word out about JBSA of biweekly classes. Classes are Friday, 6-9 p.m., JBSA-Randolph Wednesday, 2-4 p.m., Military Force Support/MWR programs World Climb Tower Challenge 4-5 p.m. for ages 4-6; 5-6 p.m. Thrift Shop Open Parr Club. Cost is $15/members and Family Readiness, Build- and events. Your feedback is very Sign up at the Jimmy Brought for ages 7-10; and 6-7 p.m. for The JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Thrift and $20/non-members. Drink ing 2797. Call 221-0349 or important. Take five minutes to fill Fitness Center for the World Climb ages 11 and up. Call 221-3381. Shop at 3100 Zinn Road, run by specials, taco bar, music, shopping 221-2705. out this survey at http://jbsamedia- Tower Challenge. Call 221-1234. the Spouses’ Club of the Fort Sam and drawings will be available. Call survey.questionpro.com. Home Child Care Houston Area is open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 652-4864 or 658-7445. Living by faith, “Dating 2.0” Catfish Pond Open Providers Needed Wednesday, Thursday and the third Wednesday, Sept. 25 and Oct. Computer Lab Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 Family Child Care on JBSA-Fort Saturday of each month. Consigned Racquetball Court Resurfacing 1, 5-8:30 p.m., Dodd Field Chapel. The computer lab is available p.m. through the end of September, Sam Houston is looking for family items are taken from 9 a.m. to 1 Jimmy Brought Fitness Center Call 221-0349 or 221-2705. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday at JBSA-Camp Bullis, cost is $3 per members interested in providing p.m. Donations are taken anytime racquetball court resurfacing begins Military and Family Readiness, pound. Call 295-7577. licensed child care in their homes. during regular business hours. Call Monday. Both courts are closed si- Army Family Advocacy Building 2797. Call 221-2705 or Providers can earn additional 221-5794/4537 or click on http:// multaneously throughout the project. Program Unit Training 221-2418. Sweetheart Deals income at home, full or part time. www.scfsh.com. Estimated date for reopening is Oct. Thursday, 8-11 a.m., Military and at the Bowling Center Call 221-3828. 7. Call 221-1234. Family Readiness, Building 2797. How We Roll The JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Pet Consult Services Available Call 221-0349 or 221-2705. Monday through Friday, 9-11 Bowling Center offers $1 games per School Liaison Office The JBSA-Lackland Veterinary General Resume Writing a.m., Fitness Center on the Medical person and $1 shoe rentals every The JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Treatment Facility provides animal Monday, 9 a.m.-noon, Military Safety Car Seat Clinic Education and Training Campus, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and School Liaison Office can assist behavior consult services for fam- and Family Readiness, Building Thursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., the “How We Roll” program Thursday. Knock down a red pin patrons in registration, provide ily pets. The VTF’s military animal 2797. Call 221-0516/0427/9216. JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Fire Station, provides parents and strollers on a Wednesday or Friday between information about the local behavior resident can assist pet Building 3830. Call 221-0349 or use of the indoor track. Mondays 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and win a free school system and community, owners with understanding their pet’s Credit and Debt Management 221-2705. from 9-10 a.m., a fitness trainer game. Call 221-4740. educate parents on school poli- behavior, and preventing, managing, Tuesday, 9-11 a.m., Military and is available for assistance and cies, procedures, programs and or resolving pet behavioral problems. Family Readiness, Building 2797. Web-Based First Termer instruction. Call 808-5709. JBSA-Fort Sam Houston schedules and home schooling. Common problems may include Call 221-2380 or 221-2418. Financial Readiness Ticket Office Visit http://www.fortsammwr.com/ aggression, fear, anxiety, hyperactiv- Thursday, noon-4 p.m., Military Fitness on Request Kiosk The ticket office is open 10 a.m.- youth/slo.html or call 221-2214 or ity, inappropriate elimination and tail Pre-Deployment Training and Family Readiness, Building The Fitness Center on the 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 221-2256. chasing. Call 671-3631 or 671-2245. Tuesday, 10-11 a.m. or 1-2 2797. Call 221-2380 or 221-2418. METC hosts an innovative group 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and offers p.m., Military and Family Readiness, fitness system including free discount tickets for local events and Building 2797. Call 221-0946/2418. Employment Assistance virtual classes ranging from 20-60 theme parks. Call 808-1378. Program Job Fair minutes. Call 808-5709. FSHISD Weekly Campus Identity Theft Oct. 3, 2-6 p.m., Military and Sportsman Range Activities Tuesday, 2-4 p.m., Military and Family Readiness, Building 2797. SKIESUnlimited Classes The JBSA-Camp Bullis range is Family Readiness, Building 2797. Call 221-0516/0427/9216. SKIESUnlimited classes for open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Monday-Sept. 20 Call 221-2380 or 221-2418. children ages 18 months to 18 and Sunday. DOD card holders may Fort Sam Houston Tuesday Harlequin Dinner Theatre years include Tae Kwon Do, private shoot their personal pistols, rifles Elementary School High school volleyball vs. Family Readiness Group The Harlequin Dinner Theatre piano lessons, creative dance and and shotguns. Firearms must be Tuesday Marion, 5 p.m. varsity, 6 p.m. Leadership Academy presents “Bad Seed” Thursday ballet/tap. Call 221-3381 for dates registered at JBSA-Camp Bullis. Constitution Day: 8 a.m. at junior varsity and 7 p.m. for 9th Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 through Nov. 2. This is the story and times. The range may close unexpectedly the flagpole. Wear red, white and grade. a.m.-4 p.m., Military and Family of a mother’s realization that her because of weather or troop use. blue. Thursday Readiness, Building 2797. Call young daughter has committed a Equipment Rentals Range users should call before Wednesday Middle school football vs. 221-0946 or 221-2418. murder. For more information, call The Outdoor Equipment Center coming out for target practice. Call Patriot Day: Wear red, white Yorktown, 5 p.m. for 7th grade, 222-9694. has all the items needed for a 295-7577. and blue. 6:30 p.m. for 8th grade. Thursday Junior varsity football vs. Fall school pictures. Yorktown, 8 p.m. Sept. 20 Sept. 20 Air Force Ball tickets on sale Fort Sam Houston Indepen- FSHISD school board meeting, dent School District school board 11 a.m., Professional Development The 2013 San Antonio Air Force Ball takes place Sept. 20 at the meeting, 11 a.m., Professional Center. Grand Hyatt, 600 E. Market St. in San Antonio. The social starts Development Center. Cole grades 6-11 school at 6 p.m. and the main event starts at 7 p.m. Military attire is pictures. mess dress or semi-formal and civilian attire is formal/black tie. Robert G. Cole Middle and Varsity football at Yorktown, Retired Maj. Gen. Alfred K. Flowers, the longest-serving Airman High School 7:30 p.m. in Air Force history and the longest-serving African American Monday Cole H.S. volleyball vs. Brooks, in the history of the Department of Defense, will be the guest Cole High School open house, 4:30 p.m. junior varsity, 5:30 p.m. speaker. For tickets call JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, 466-2583, 6:30 p.m. in Cole Gym varsity. 808-2659 or 916-5014; JBSA-Lackland, 671-6706, 977- Middle school volleyball vs. Sept. 21 5839, 969-5416 or 671-3560; JBSA-Randolph, 565-9521; Jourdanton, 5 p.m. for 7th grade, UTSA Romo Classic at National 565-4861 or 652-3365. 6 p.m. for 8th grade. Shooting Complex, 5931 Roft Road, time TBA. PAGE 20 NEWS LEADER SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

gmail.com to register or for more psychotherapy are encouraged to Dependents may take advantage information visit the Facebook page attend. A therapist’s recommenda- of the offer without their service Chapel Worship Schedule at “2013 Center Brigade Reunion.” tion is required. The group meets member, though an adult must PROTESTANT SERVICES 11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the accompany minor dependents. Sundays Saturday Women’s Survivor Group Rape Crisis Center group room at There is also an offer for veterans Main Post (Gift) Chapel Main Post (Gift) Chapel A women’s survivor group 7500 U.S. Highway 90 West, Build- to receive a half-price admission in Building 2200, 1605 Wilson Way 4:45 p.m. – Reconciliation has been created for women who ing 2, Suite 201. Call 521-7273 for the website. That offer is available 8 and 11 a.m. - Traditional 5:30 p.m. - Evening Mass Warrant Officer have experienced sexual trauma. more information. exclusively online or at participating Dodd Field Chapel Sunday Association Meeting The goal is to increase survivors’ military bases and not available at Building 1721, 3600 Dodd Blvd. 8 a.m. - Morning Mass, AMEDD The September meeting of the understanding to their response SeaWorld Offers the front gate. 8:30 a.m. - Samoan 8:30 a.m. - Morning Mass, BAMC Lone Star Silver Chapter of the U.S. to victimization and the impact Waves of Honor 10:30 a.m. - Gospel 9:30 a.m. - Morning Mass, MPC Army Warrant Officer Association is on their lives. The group offers SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Van Autreve Sergeants Army Medical Department 11:30 a.m. - Morning Mass, BAMC at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Long- a safe, open atmosphere for is honoring the men and women of Major Association Regimental Chapel 12:30 p.m. - Morning Mass, DFC Building 1398, 3545 Garden Ave. horn Cafe, 1003 Rittiman Road, at discussion and support to facilitate the U.S. armed services through its The SMA Leon L. Van Autreve JEWISH SERVICES the corner of Rittiman and Harry understanding of sexual victimiza- Waves of Honor™ military salute Sergeants Major Association meets 9:20 a.m. - 32nd Medical Brigade Collective Service 8 p.m. - Jewish Worship, Wurzbach. All active duty, retired, tion and the healing process. The program. Any active duty military, at 5 p.m. on the third Thursday of 11:01 - Contemporary “Crossroads” Friday, MPC Reserve, National Guard warrant group meets from 6:30-8 p.m. activated or drilling reservists, or each month at the Longhorn Café, Brooke Army Medical 8:30 p.m. - Oneg Shabbat, officers and family members of Mondays at the Rape Crisis Center National Guardsman representing 1003 Rittiman Road. All active Center Chapel Friday, MPC current or retired warrant officers group room at 7500 U.S. Highway any of the five service branches duty, Reserve, National Guard and Building 3600, are invited. For more information, 90 West, Building 2, Suite 201. Call is entitled to one complimentary retired sergeants major are invited 3851 Roger Brooke Rd. ISLAMIC SERVICE call 475-2565 521-7273 for more information. admission and as many as three and encouraged to attend. Call 10 a.m. - Traditional 1:30 p.m. – Jummah, Friday, direct dependents to SeaWorld® 539-1178. AMEDD AMEDDC&S and 32nd Medical Teen Survivors Group and Busch Gardens® Parks, and CATHOLIC SERVICES Brigade Reunion A teen survivors’ group has Sesame Place® for members of Foster a Puppy Daily Mass LATTER DAY SAINTS SERVICES The 2013 “Old School” Army been created for teens who have U.S. armed forces through 2013. The Department of Defense dog Brooke Army Medical Center Chapel 1 p.m. - LDS Worship, Sunday, Medical Department Center and been victims of sexual trauma. The The service member must register, breeding program needs families Building 3600, AMEDD School and 32nd Medical Brigade group’s goal is to help teens learn either online at http://www.wavesof- to foster puppies for three months. 3551 Roger Brooke Rd. reunion is Nov. 9. There will be a and talk about sexual abuse in a honor.com or in the entrance plaza Potential foster families need time 11:05 a.m., Monday through Friday BUDDHIST SERVICES variety of sporting events in the safe environment and help survi- of a participating park and show a and patience to raise a puppy age Main Post (Gift) Chapel 1 p.m. – Buddhist Services, morning followed by a reception vors connect to others who have valid active military identification. 12 weeks to six months, a stimu- Building 2200, 2301 Wilson Way Sunday, AMEDD with dinner and dancing beginning been in similar situations. Females All dependents 10 and older must lating and safe home environment at 5:30 p.m. at the San Antonio from 13 to 17 years of age who present a valid military dependent and a desire to help raise a military For worship opportunities of faith groups not listed here, Airport Hilton. Email 32ndmedbde@ are currently attending individual identification for entry into the park. working dog. Call 671-3686. please visit the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Chaplain’s website at http://www.samhouston.army.mil/chaplain.

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