A publication of the 502nd Air Base Wing – Joint Base San Antonio

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH No. 50 • DECEMBER 14, 2012

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COMMENTARY ON THE COVER Funeral services for retired Col. Ralph Parr, the only American pilot to be awarded both NO JOKE the Distinguished Service Cross and the Air Fo rce Cro s s, take s place at JBSA - Randolph and Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery NCO tells of hurt caused by drunk driver Monday. See articles on pages 3 and 4. Photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr. By Tech. Sgt. Crystal Lee Armed Forces Network - Incirlik When someone abuses alcohol it affects Some things occur in life that you never forget, things that leave a scar more than just that individual. It has a rip- and others that never even heal. There are lessons to be learned from ple effect to everyone who cares about that those experiences, and I learned a person, those they hurt, and the people who big lesson on drinking responsibly at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph the tender age of 11. are left behind to pick up the pieces. Editorial Staff I volunteered to share a part of Brig. Gen. Theresa C. Carter my life normally reserved for those JBSA/502nd Air Base Wing Commander close to me – to share a time that Todd G. White will never leave me, in hopes others I picked up the phone to call my whole situation was funny." JBSA/502nd ABW Public Affairs Director don't have to experience the pain it grandpa and found it had been off Our lives drastically changed. No Marilyn C. Holliday brought. People who know me, know the hook since last night. That's when more family outings to the park, no JBSA-Randolph Public Affairs Chief I keep family matters private. This he told me mom and dad were hit by more fun or normal things for kids Airman 1st Class Lincoln Korver account, however, may help sway a drunk driver. He said it happened our ages. Instead, the next several Editor someone's decision and prevent an around 1 a.m. and he had tried to months consisted of Jen and me tak- Robert Goetz alcohol-related incident. call us. Grandpa was the one knock- ing care of our parents. 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DECEMBER 14, 2012 WINGSPREAD PAGE 3 NEWS JBSA plans memorial service for double ace By Robert Goetz He was always well-re- Force captain in a fl ight of Universal City said he met Parr about Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs garded for his willingness suit at the Auger Inn on a 10 years ago at a meeting of the Order to share his wisdom and Friday evening,” he said. of Daedalians Stinson’s Flight No. 2 when Joint Base San Antonio will honor experience with younger “He was a modest man, he was developing “a serious interest in the legacy of one of the Air Force’s pilots.” but when he spoke, it was Vietnam air war history.” most celebrated pilots and a former Goodfellow said Parr worth listening to him.” Laymon said Parr’s aerial warfare 12th Tactical Fighter Wing com- “will always be remem- Baber, a Selma resi- prowess is well-documented, but he mander at a funeral service planned bered, honored and have dent, said Parr was an contributed to the Air Force in other for 11:30 a.m. Monday in the JBSA- a special place in the active member of the ways as well. Randolph theater. hearts of all 12th Flying Red River Valley Fighter “Less well known is his continu- The event will pay tribute to retired Training Wing Airmen.” Pilots Association, which ing contribution to military leadership Col. Ralph Parr, double ace Retired Col. Gary Bab- includes members of Air through his frequent Friday evening vis- and 12th TFW commander from 1970- er, president of the Red Force, Navy and Ma- its to the Randolph Offi cers Club Auger 71, who died Dec. 7, Pearl Harbor Re- River Valley Fighter Pi- rine aircrews who fl ew Inn, Order of Daedalians functions and membrance Day, at the age of 88 in a lots Association chapter combat missions over other speaking opportunities,” he said. New Braunfels assisted-living facility. that bears Parr’s name, the Red River Valley of “Nothing brought more joy to Interment will follow the funeral ser- described his fellow “Riv- North Vietnam. He said Parr than to sit down next to a young vice at 2 p.m. at Fort Sam Houston Na- er Rat” as a “larger than Col. Ralph Parr the Parr chapter recently captain in a fl ight suit and discuss en- tional Cemetery. life” fi gure in the fi ghter installed a bronze bust of ergy maneuverability during a dogfi ght. Col. Gerald Goodfellow, 12th Flying pilot community “whose feats of heroism the legendary fi ghter pilot in the lobby of Who knows how much he inspired and Training Wing commander, said Parr left in Korea and Vietnam earned him the the Randolph Offi cers Club, which was motivated combat aviators and future “a special imprint” on the wing, which Distinguished Service Cross and Air Force named for Parr in 2008. Air Force leaders?” was called the 12th TFW from 1962-71. Cross, making him a living legend.” “The Ralph Parr River Rats mourn his Parr was a Portsmouth, “He was more than a war hero and an “Ralph had blue Air Force blood fl ow- loss and we will continue to celebrate his Va., native. He is survived ace pilot; he was a leader,” he said. “Also, ing in his veins and he loved nothing bet- life,” Baber said. by his wife, Margaret, and he strived to be an educator of Airmen. ter than to share a beer with a young Air Retired Chief Master Sgt. Bob Laymon three stepchildren. Parr: Only American pilot to receive Distinguished Service Cross, AF Cross By Randy Roughton gan, Parr was fl ying the F-86, but to intercept and destroy any Airman Magazine was reassigned to the 49th Fight- enemy planes over North Ko- er Group and the F-80 Shooting Distinguished Air Force rea. After his F-86 left Kimpo (Editor’s note: the following article was featured Star. After 165 combat missions, Service Cross AB, he fl ew north toward the in Airman Magazine on Sept. 2, 2012.) his experiences were benefi cial as Cross boundary with Chi- A glint of light in the sky above attracted he helped to develop new combat na, nicknamed “MiG Alley.” the F-86 Sabre pilot’s attention, so he descended from tactics for fi ghting MiGs. Parr re- He was looking north toward 41,000 feet and saw four MiG-15s. But as then-Capt. turned to action and the F-86 in when he saw four MiGs Ralph S. Parr surveyed the rest of the sky, he realized May 1953 and became an ace with with a 15-degree dive angle fi r- he and his fellow pilots in Shark Flight actually were fi ve kills in 11 days. ing at them. After the initial facing 16 enemy fi ghters. Retired Col. John Lowery, confrontation, Parr looked The two MiGs Parr shot down on June 7, 1953, were who fl ew under his command down and saw a fl icker the fi rst of 10 kills in a seven-week period during the in Korea, described Parr’s across light-colored sand Korean War. Parr made double ace with his 10th kill plane when he returned to bars along the Yalu River on July 27, when he shot down a Soviet Ilyushin-12 Kimpo Air Base after his fi rst shoreline. He rolled his plane cargo airplane on the last day of the war. He’s the only two kills in his book, “Life in the down and leveled it at 300 hun- American pilot who has received both the Distinguished Wild Blue,” scheduled to be pub- dred feet when he saw there were Service Cross and the Air Force Cross. lished in early fall. many more MiGs than he’d thought. “You wind up either wanting to fi ght or not want- “At the time, all fi ghter-interceptor pilots instinc- “As I closed rapidly to about 4,000 feet, I noticed ing to fi ght,” said 88-year-old Parr, now a retired tively checked the gun ports of returning fl ights for the there weren’t two, there were four, no, there were colonel living in New Braunfels, Texas. “I made the dark gray soot, indicating their guns had been fi red,” eight,” Parr said. “Then, off to my left, I saw eight decision I was going to fi ght to begin with. I didn’t Lowery said. “This would imply contact with MiGs. And more. Immediately, I decided to put a big notch in think I could see anything up there that I thought sure enough, the .50-caliber blast shields of one aircraft the MiG leader directly ahead.” would be able to take me.” showed the unmistakable signs. The ship’s entire fuse- He downed another MiG and damaged another Parr joined the Army Air Forces and began pilot train- lage was very badly scorched from nose to tail, as if its and added another kill three days later. On June 18, ing in 1942 and fl ew the P-38 Lightning in the Philip- paint had been singed with a giant blowtorch.” pines during World War II. When the war in Korea be- On June 7, Shark Flight was on a fi ghter sweep See PARR P4 PAGE 4 WINGSPREAD DECEMBER 14, 2012

Sweet Donations

Senior Master Sgt. Mary Lewis, Air Education and Training Command, hands off cookies to Terri Boedigheimer, volunteer, Dec. 12 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Taj Mahal. The donated cookies collected for the Single Airman Cookie Drive will be distributed to Airmen during the holiday season. Photo by Joshua Rodriguez

PARR from P3 In Vietnam, Parr served two tours in Southeast Asia. He flew 226 combat missions as the 12th Tactical Fight- Col. Ralph Parr’s citation for the Air Force Cross he notched two more victories while protecting the fight- er Wing’s deputy commander of operations, including The Air Force Cross is presented to Ralph S. Parr, Colo- er-bombers that were striking targets in North Korea, a mission that earned him the Air Force Cross at Khe nel, U.S. Air Force, for extraordinary heroism in military giving him five kills that made him an ace. He received Sanh on March 19, 1968. Khe Sanh was located 7 miles operations against an opposing force as an F-4C aircraft the Distinguished Service Cross for a June 30 mission from the Laotian border in the Bru Montagnard villages commander near Khe Sanh, Republic of Vietnam, on March when he shot down two more MiGs and drove off two in northwest Quang Tri Province and was the govern- 16, 1968. On that date, Colonel Parr participated in a flight others that were attacking his wing commander. ment seat for the Huong Hoa district, Lowery said. It providing cover for cargo aircraft. Upon arrival over the Hours before the armistice on July 27, Parr was was the People’s Army of Vietnam’s major infiltration target, the forward air controller advised the flight that the leading one of three flights of F-86Fs escorting a route to the south. Parr’s mission was to escort a large airfield was under heavy attack by hostile posi- Marine photo-reconnaissance aircraft that was sent C-130 Hercules resupply effort to support the Marines tions, which were located a few feet below a ridge line. to photograph a dirt airfield in the Yalu River bed and elements of the South Vietnamese Army. He faced Although the target area was covered with dense smoke and saw an airplane flying close to the river on the severe weather and intense fire to support Marines. and haze, Colonel Parr successfully destroyed one mortar Manchurian side. After he was cleared to investigate Despite being told several times by the Marine ground position on his first pass, as six well-camouflaged heavy the plane, he saw it had the same red star as the commander to abandon the mission because of the fire automatic weapons opened fire on him. Although sustaining MiGs and was flying over North Korean territory. he was taking, Parr refused because of the damage the severe damage to his aircraft, he pressed his second attack Parr shot the plane down, which turned into a major gun emplacements would cause to the C-130s, and he and destroyed another mortar position. Again, completely international incident when the Soviets claimed it attacked in eight passes and destroyed eight North Viet- disregarding his personal safety and the withering hostile was a civilian airliner with a truce team on board namese mortar and gun positions that were within 200 gun fire, Colonel Parr succeeded in destroying six heavy 200 miles north in Manchuria. meters of the Marines. His F-4 Phantom II sustained 27 caliber automatic weapons positions. In between passes, his “I knew where it was and what it was,” Parr said. hits in the attack. accurate and timely directions to his wingman effectively “The only thing I didn’t know was why it was there. I He returned to the 12th Fighter Wing twice, as ensured the accuracy of ordnance delivery in close proxim- called our formation leader, and he said to take it, so I deputy commander and commander, and flew 201 ity to the friendly forces. Only after delivering all of his did. It almost hit the front page when it happened. Word more combat missions during his second tour during ordnance at point-blank range in eight consecutive passes got loose really fast that I’d shot down a truce team. the war. A back injury sustained while inspecting a did Colonel Parr terminate his attack. By destroying these Their side was serious, but so was ours.” roof for hurricane damage at , strategically located weapons, he not only impaired the hos- The filed a lawsuit against Parr in Fla., forced him to retire in 1976. During his career, tile force’s capability to impede the resupply of Khe Sanh, the International Court of Justice, although they later he flew 641 combat missions with more than 6,000 but also reduced further losses to friendly cargo aircraft withdrew the suit, and shot down an RB-50 Superfor- hours and received more than 60 decorations, in- and crews. Through his superb airmanship, aggressiveness, tress over international waters two days later. None cluding a , 10 Distinguished Flying Crosses and extraordinary heroism, Colonel Parr reflected the highest of the bomber’s crew ever returned, although most and 41 Air Medals, all of which he attributes to his credit upon himself and the . were presumed captured. willingness to fight. DECEMBER 14, 2012 WINGSPREAD PAGE 5 T-38 mechanics reach second milestone with 200th on-time aircraft By Robert Goetz Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs

Nov. 29 wasn’t just another day at the hangar for the mechanics and technicians at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph who keep the Air Force’s aging T-38 fleet up and flying. For the second time in 10 months, the 130 civil- ians of the 571st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Op- erating Location A reached a production milestone by completing on-time modifications to the 200th aircraft that has come out of the depot since it be- came a government facility. “One hundred doesn’t just happen; 200 doesn’t just happen in our business,” Jay Gregson, 571st AMXS OL-A depot maintenance director, told his crew after they posed for photos to celebrate the feat. “Kicking out 200 planes straight has never been Photo by Joshua Rodriguez done by any other weapon system.” Members of the 571st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Operating Location A team celebrate a production milestone Nov. 29, The 571st AMXS OL-A team, which is assigned completing on-time, on-budget modifications to the 200th aircraft that has come out of their depot at Joint Base San Antonio- to the Ogden Air Logistics Complex’ 309th Aircraft Randolph since it became a government facility. Maintenance Group at Hill AFB, Utah, installed video data transfer and speed brake systems as tion work order since the Air Force assumed op- “Each one of you guys has a piece of the 200, wheth- part of the 200th on-time aircraft’s modification. eration of the depot from contractor Lear Sigler er you realize it or not,” he said. “Even if you’ve been The T-38 from Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, was Inc. in October 2010. here one day, you’re a part of it. It’s the teamwork we delivered to Randolph Nov. 5. Addressing his crew at the celebration, Gregson said have with all the different agencies involved here that The team reached its first milestone Feb. 6 when everyone on the team, even those who have recently allows this to happen.”5An extensive modification proj- it completed its 100th consecutive on-time produc- arrived, makes a difference. See MILESTONE P6 Airmen on path to CCAF degree during initial training By Alex Salinas While it may be difficult to make Holding a CCAF degree entails Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs time for classes while serving, it’s two major benefits, Close said. possible to find schools that work “The first is that it enhances By the time enlisted Airmen, reservists with busy military schedules. military careers; it showcases and Air National Guard members complete “I’m taking classes through Ash- military leadership and can help basic military training and arrive at their first duty sta- ford University (in Iowa) and they’ve those who apply for commission- tion, they’ve already earned credits toward an associate worked well with my schedule,” Air- ing (as an officer),” she said. “The of applied science degree from the Air Force. man 1st Class Corey Lindner, 902nd other benefit is when people leave The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Education Civil Engineer Squadron firefight- the military and want to work Center encourages more people to earn a degree from er, said. “I recommend commu- in a career similar to what they the Community College of the Air Force to accomplish nicating with counselors and did while serving, the degree something special in their military careers. working out a plan before shows employers they have “The degree is unique in that our sister service taking courses.” actual job experience.” branches don’t offer anything like it,” Gay Close, For another Airman, earn- Those who come into the 902nd Force Support Squadron education services ing a CCAF degree is all about Air Force with college cred- specialist, said. “The CCAF takes your military train- pacing. its may transfer hours toward ing and converts it into regionally accredited trans- “It was a little difficult being CCAF requirements, reducing the ferrable college credit.” that I had to work around a full- time it takes to receive the degree. Physical education and technical training – both CCAF time job, but I met the requirements Usually, new Airmen are not able to degree requisites – are met in basic training and then in one step at a time,” Staff Sgt. Yvonne Love, take college classes until they complete their technical school, respectively, so Airmen then must add Air Force Personnel Center supervisor of assign- career development courses, which acclimate them academic courses to complete the degree. ments, said. to their military duty; this decision is up to the discretion There are no physical CCAF campuses, so service She earned her CCAF degree in human resource of supervisors, Close said. members have the option to attend classes at any ac- management by taking two classes per semester, includ- Airmen are enrolled in a CCAF degree according credited brick-and-mortar college or university located ing online courses while she was deployed. to their Air Force specialty code. If an Airman holds where they are stationed. “It’s a great accomplishment that shows military more than one AFSC, it’s possible to obtain more They can also enroll in online courses and must com- leadership skills, and I will use it to help my Air- than one CCAF degree. plete 64 semester hours to earn the degree. men,” she said. For more information, call 652-5964. PAGE 6 WINGSPREAD DECEMBER 14, 2012 MILESTONE from P5 Randolph Chapel ect, scheduled to begin in fi scal 2014, means more milestones are on the horizon for the 571st AMXS Ribbon cutting and open house Offi ce closure • CATHOLIC OL-A team, which will more than double in size The Randolph Religious Activities Center will host a The 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron Housing by the end of 2013. Monday-Friday ribbon cutting and open house 10 a.m. Dec. 21 at Asset Management Offi ce is closed Dec. 24-25 “Right now we’re at 130 personnel and we stand the RAC, Bldg. 975. and Dec. 31-Jan. 1. 11:30 a.m. - Chapel 1 to grow to more than 320 by the end of this next Saturday year,” Gregson said. “Our biggest workload will Street closure Military Child of the Year be starting in October 2013 with the Pacer Classic I Street Center, from 1st Street West to 1st Street Military Child of the Year nominations, from all 5:30 p.m. - Chapel 1 III modifi cation, which essentially replaces major East, will be closed for construction through Feb. branches of service, are being accepted online Sunday structures of 125 jets in order to continue safely 8, but parking lots will be open. Please obey traffi c through Dec. 15 at www.militarychildoftheyear.org. fl ying the T-38 until the T-X trainer comes on line. 8:30 a.m. - Bldg. 975 control measures. For more info, contact Peggy Knox Winners will receive $5,000, a laptop and will be It is a form of life extension.” at 652-1249 or [email protected]. fl own with a parent or guardian to Washington, 11:30 a.m. - Chapel 1 Gregson said the $250 million Pacer Classic III D.C., for a recognition ceremony April 11. Confession program includes funding for the modifi cation of Youth invited to winter ball 125 T-38Cs – 51 identifi ed as high-risk aircraft and Randolph Youth Programs hosts a Winter Ball Sexual assault, harassment hot line Saturday 74 to avoid grounding by 2020. 6-9 p.m. today. This event is for youth, ages Airmen, separated and still serving, who graduated 4:30-5 p.m. - Chapel 1 “We’ll modify 22 T-38Cs per year, and each air- 9-12 years old and costs $2 for members from basic military training and technical training craft will take six months to complete,” he said. and $3 for nonmembers. Light snacks will be during the past 10 years, and have any information Another major project, scheduled to begin this provided. For details, call 652-3298. about military training instructor sexual misconduct fi scal year, is the removal and replacement of fl ight incidents, are urged to call the Air Education and • PROTESTANT control system critical safety items in more than History month committee seeks volunteers Training Commands anonymous 24/7 sexual assault 500 T-38s stemming from a 2009 mishap that The 2013 Women’s History Month Committee hotline at 487-0008 or via commercial phone line at Traditional was attributed to faulty fl ight control rods, Greg- is seeking highly motivated individuals to help (210) 652-0008. Sunday Service son said. plan events happening in March. The next Gregson, who said the 571st AMXS OL-A is on 8:15 a.m. - Chapel 1 two meetings will be 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. Submitting briefs track to become a squadron, noted the team’s 13 and 20 at the Randolph Education Center, To submit a brief for publication in the Wingspread, Contemporary workload will increase from more than 120,000 room 35. For more information, contact Senior email all information to [email protected]. Sunday Service hours in fi scal 2013 to more than 340,000 hours Master Sgt. Deitra Mathis at 652-5029 or mil. The deadline is Wednesday, the week prior to in fi scal 2014, when PCIII production will be in Master Sgt. Cyndi Vice at 652-2232. publication. 11 a.m. - Bldg. 975 full swing. Can it be recycled?

Numerous materials including used oil, plastic or glass bottles, used electronics, cardboard, paper, aluminum cans and various other scrap metals can be dropped off at the Joint Base San Antonio- Randolph Recycle Center. Items are accepted from both the home The Joint Base San and workplace. Antonio mobile For more information, visit the JBSA-Randolph Recycle Center, app provides basic information about located in Bldg. 1152, or call the JBSA-Randolph Recycle Team at the primary JBSA lo- 652-5606 or 652-1160. cations. The mobile app, called “JBSA,” is now available for download through the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. NOVEMBER 30, 2012 WINGSPREAD PAGE 7

Three years ago, the travel restrictions Sonora were placed just on border towns; then it escalated to the entire border Chihuahua Coahuila region and now entire states. de Zaragoza Mance Clark Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Nuevo antiterrorism offi cer León Sinaloa Durango

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AETC leaders issue Mexico travel restrictions By Alex Salinas plan and gaining approval from an O-6 or govern- take three to four days. Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs ment service-equivalent in the chain of command, “We’re constantly looking at intelligence to check for Mance Clark, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph the latest threats, changes to criminal modus operandi Leaders from Air Education and Train- antiterrorism officer from the 902nd Security and the like,” he said. “We ask people how their trip ing Command issued a memorandum Dec. Forces Squadron, said. went so we can stay up to date.” 3 stating active duty, reservists and Guard members on “The process ensures the safety of all Depart- Lately, there haven’t been issues reported from people active orders must get approval from proper channels ment of Defense members, including civilians and at Randolph who traveled to Mexico, Gerard Kinane, Air before traveling to 11 restricted states in Mexico and contractors who travel to Mexico in an offi cial ca- Force Recruiting Service antiterrorism offi cer, said. anywhere along the entire U.S.-Mexico border. pacity,” Clark said. “I’ve received good feedback from travelers about The directive results from increased criminal activity “Three years ago, the travel restrictions were their experience, but I still recommend everyone to fi nd from drug cartels that have killed more than 50,000 placed just on border towns; then it escalated to the as much information about their destination as possible, people since 2006 – with the death toll rising monthly – entire border region and now entire states,” he said. such as travel advisories,” he said. according to Mexican government offi cials. “There’s a lot of civil unrest in Mexico. It’s become By visiting http://travel.state.gov, provided by the Emergency and nonoffi cial travel to prohibited areas an internal turf war that has drug warlords fi ghting Department of State, information collected from most in Mexico may be approved, which usually involves fam- for territorial boundaries and our state department countries about threats to safety, medical facilities and ily matters, but personal travel for leisure or vacation increased the scope (of restrictions).” road conditions can be accessed. will not be approved. Randolph antiterrorism staff members give brief- Communication with supervisors when taking leave Getting the green light for departure is a pro- ings to DoD service members and civilians who or vacation, especially in the process of traveling to a cess that includes filling out an Exception to Policy travel to nonprohibited areas in Mexico, especially restricted area, is always the fi rst step, Clark said. form, receiving Advanced Distributed Learning on cruises, to map out individual plans for addi- Contact security managers or unit antiterrorism rep- Service training, getting a travel briefing from an- tional safety. resentatives for more information. To reach the Ran- titerrorism staff, formulating an individual travel Approval for nonrestricted travel to Mexico can dolph Antiterrorism Offi ce, call 652-1357/1904. PAGE 8 WINGSPREAD DECEMBER 14, 2012 The Air Force Band of the West thrills audience with its winter concert Airmen in the United States Air Force Band of the West took the stage 7 p.m. Dec. 7 and 3 p.m. Dec. 8 and 9 at the Edgewood Independent School District Theater of Performing Arts in San Antonio. Band of the West members are highly trained profes- sional musicians who travel more than 125,000 miles throughout the Southwest annually to entertain military and civilian audiences. The band has been awarded six Col. George S. Howard Citations of Musical Excellence for Military Concert Bands and eight Air Force Out- standing Unit Awards.

Left: Master Sgt. Nancy Pof- Below: U.S. Air Force Capt. fenbarger, vocalist for the Michael Hoerber, Band of the Band of the West, performs West commander, conducts the during the Holiday in Blue band at the Holiday in Blue concert. concert Dec. 7 at the Edge- Santa Claus pays a visit wood Independent School Below: Children from the during the Band of the District Theater of Perform- audience play musical West concert. ing Arts in San Antonio. instruments during the concert.

Photos by Joel Martinez DECEMBER 14, 2012 WINGSPREAD PAGE 9 Dietitian recommends balance of nutrition, feasting during holidays By Robert Goetz “Weight gain is about Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs chronically overindulging,” she said. Keeping off unwanted pounds dur- Swanson said it’s im- ing the holiday season may seem like portant that people don’t an impossible task, but it’s entirely overindulge throughout the holiday achievable – and it doesn’t necessarily season. require abstaining from those bounti- “When some people overeat on one ful buffets, either. occasion, they say, ‘I’ve already blown A nutrition specialist at Joint Base it, so I’ll wait until January to get back San Antonio-Randolph’s Health and on track,’” she said. “We have to get Wellness Center said balancing holi- away from that thinking.” day feasts and all those treats with Swanson said the healthy approach a more wholesome diet the rest of is exemplifi ed by the U.S. Depart- the time is one of the keys to main- ment of Agriculture’s MyPlate, which taining a healthy weight during the replaced the food guide pyramid in The Centers for Disease Control green bean casserole. Christmas season. 2011 as a recommended total diet and Prevention also recommend bal- Staying active is another way to “If you know you’re going to overin- approach. MyPlate shows the food ance and moderation during the holi- keep weight gain at bay during the dulge, plan for that,” Barbara Swan- groups as portions on a plate, with days, such as choosing fresh fruit as a holidays, Swanson said. son, HAWC registered dietitian, said. fruits and vegetables taking up half substitute for candy and selecting just “Just move every day,” she said. “Enjoy the meal, but get back on your the plate and grains and lean pro- one or two favorites from a bounty of “Bicycling, walking, playing sports healthy plan. You have to eat poorly teins the other half, complemented tempting foods. and dancing are all fun ways to stay for seven days to gain one pound, so by a small portion of dairy. Proteins Swanson said there are also ways active.” one day of overindulgence won’t throw should include chicken breast, tur- to make holiday favorites healthier. The CDC echoes that recommenda- you under the bus.” key breast, lean beef, fi sh and meat Examples include adding grated tion, suggesting that adults be active Swanson said it takes 500 extra cal- alternatives. vegetables to stuffi ng, using fat-free at least 2½ hours per week and that ories per day for one week – or 3,500 She recommends eating this way “a evaporated milk in the pumpkin pie parents ensure their children are ac- extra calories – to gain one pound. majority of the time.” and trying fat-free cream soup in the tive at least one hour per day.

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PAGE 10 WINGSPREAD DECEMBER 14, 2012 SPORTS - HEALTH - FITNESS Sports Lone female team competes in intramural league BRIEFS By Alex Salinas well; we kept both games rah Landry, AFPC airmen as- tion is our biggest strength Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph close until halftime, so we signments divisions chief and because we never gave up. We Tune up your game Public Affairs know we can compete,” Debo- player, said. “Our determina- just need more time putting Randolph Bowling Center together an offense.” hosts a Military Bowling Airmen from the Air Force Alicia Scott, AFPC pipe- Championship Tune-Up Personnel Center formed the line and trainer assignments Tournament at 7 p.m. only all-women’s team for the specialist and teammate, Dec. 27. The tournament is 2012-13 Joint Base San Anto- agreed. a four-game singles format nio-Randolph intramural bas- “Once we improve our ball with handicap and scratch ketball league. movement, our offense will divisions. Cost is $25 The women picked up a get better and we will give and prizes will be given preseason loss from a 902nd other teams good competi- for fi rst, second and third Security Forces Squadron tion,” she said. place winners. For more team Dec. 4 as well as from Part of improving offensive- information, call 652-6271. another AFPC team Dec. 6, ly means finishing layups and made up mostly of men, but taking advantage of scoring Holiday gift sale their coach is determined to opportunities near the rim, The Randolph Bowling keep up with the boys. Mason said. Center Pro Shop is of- “We thought about adding The team will also contin- fering 10-25 percent off a guy to our squad, but that ue to feed the basketball to selected balls, bags and would take away the spe- Jasmon Houston and Brittany shoes until Dec. 23. cial part of being a women’s Batton, who have taken on the team,” Erwin Mason, head scoring load. Pro Shop specials coach of the team from AFPC, Effort during each posses- Randolph Oaks Pro Shop said. “We want to win and sion will also carry the team has gift certifi cates avail- we have the ability to win, where size and speed may able during December Cus- but because the team wants not. tomers will receive a raffl e to play together, that’s more “We do hustle,” Scott added. ticket with the purchase important.” “We really get after the ball, of $10 in merchandise for With a 12-person roster of especially on defense.” a chance to win a set of skill levels ranging from rec- Mason said playing zone irons, driver, putter or bag. reational to competitive, and defense, where the team will the tallest player being close force opponents to shoot the Football Frenzy to 5 feet 10 inches, the women ball rather than score inside The Randolph Kendrick plan to make the most of lim- the paint, will complement Club offers Football ited face time in the 15- to 20- the team’s lack of height. Frenzy every Sunday and game season during practice. “We’ve made teams miss a Monday during the NFL “They practice fundamen- lot of shots,” Mason said. “That season, with food specials tals like dribbling and passing creates rebound opportunities. and prizes. The event is the ball in the first 15 min- We really need to work on po- open to all Department of utes, and they scrimmage to sitioning, boxing out and grab- Defense ID card holders, learn each other’s styles the bing rebounds.” but participants must be last 45 minutes,” Mason said. That, along with fi nishing un- a Randolph club member “Usually, only five of my play- contested shots, will be keys to to win. ers can show up to practice, winning games. so we end up scrimmaging As far as the players are Camp Bullis deer with other guys in the gym.” concerned, winning or losing season The scores from the two games won’t take away from Archery hunting season preseason games were 47-21 what they’ve done. for deer is open 5:30 a.m. against security forces and “I would like to see an all- to dark Friday-Sunday at 52-29 against AFPC, but with women’s intramural league one Camp Bullis. Hunters must some adjustments and a little day, but we have have a prese lected permit confidence, the players are Photo by Don Lindsey the opportunity to to hunt deer. For more willing to stick together on Jasmon Houston, AFPC all women’s basketball team captain and point guard, play with mixed or information, call 295-7577. the hardwood. drives the ball past an opposing team player during the team's fi rst game guys teams now,” “We held our own pretty Dec. 6 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Rambler Fitness Center. Scott said.