A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd WING

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, TEXAS • Vol. 71 No. 27 • July 11, 2014 air power at work

Photo by Senior Airman Justin Wright An F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 182nd Fighter Squadron takes off on a training mission June 12 from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Kelly Field Annex. The F-16 provides a relatively low-cost, high-performance weapons system for the and its allies.

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Force photos. •JBSA-Lackland: 671-6397 JBSA CRISIS HOTLINE • 367-1213 Deadline for story submissions It takes 5 minutes or less to submit is noon Wednesday the week prior •JBSA-Randolph: 652-7469 JBSA Duty Chaplain • 365-6420 a comment at http://ice.disa.mil. to publication. July 11, 2014 TALESPINNER news PAGE 3 News in Brief 502nd ISG to change commanders July 21 By Mike Joseph dull moment with what went veterans in blue seeking nominees JBSA-Lackland Public Affairs on,” Eger said. “Through the The Air Force is looking for veterans that transformation, we lost some want to share the Air Force experience of the The 502nd Installation organizations, but the mis- past with the Airmen of the future. Support Group will change sion set grew immensely. Through the 2014 Veterans in Blue Pro- senior leaders during a “We had people come to gram, stories, photos and videos of nomi- change of command cer- Lackland from Randolph, nated veterans will be archived online and emony Friday at the Joint Fort Sam Houston and Camp displayed on the fifth floor of Base San Antonio-Lackland Bullis to help solve prob- to be revealed on Veterans Day. Gateway Club. lems,” he said. “That to me is Nominations should highlight positive Col. Alexander Smith will a true sense of what we do. It attributes of service while in the U.S. Air assume command of the wasn’t just taking care of the Force and nominees must be able to affirm group from Col. William Eger location you were assigned their service via DD Form 214, Active Duty III, who heads to Fort Meade, to; it was going where you’re Discharge (verification of duty) and be hon- Md., to become deputy direc- called to go. They were true orably discharged. tor of network services at the professionals all around.” To nominate an Air Force veteran, Defense Information Systems Although the past two contact the Joint Base San Antonio- Agency. years have been fast paced, Lackland Public Affairs office at 671-2907. Eger said his time at Eger said it’s been an enjoy- Nominations are due by July 21. JBSA-Lackland has flown able time. by since arriving in August “Even though there were Sept. 9 2012 to command the 802nd issues, there was a lot of conversion of degree plans required Mission Support Group, the laughter,” he said. “I couldn’t Students with degree plans on file must 502nd ISG’s predecessor. be more proud of what we’ve convert their current plan to an E-Degree “It has been a very quick done. I’d like to give a heart- prior to Sept. 9. Col. William Eger III two years,” he said. “It’s gone Outgoing commander felt warm thanks to all that To request conversion, email 802fss.fs- by in the blink of an eye.” were here. The folks were [email protected]. Eger guided the group The 802nd MSG had been Consolidated under the just fantastic.” through its transformation JBSA-Lackland specific in 502nd ISG at JBSA-Lackland Smith, who graduated Sept. 11 from a traditional wing struc- its support functions while were civil engineering, com- from John F. Kennedy High gaylor academy to host 9/11 run ture to a functional structure also assisting its partners munications and operations School in San Antonio, comes The Robert D. Gaylor NCO Academy will when the 502nd Air Base at JBSA-Randolph and JB- support squadron functions to JBSA-Lackland from the host a Joint Base San Antonio 9/11 remem- Wing reorganized JBSA sup- SA-Fort Sam Houston. The and sustainment for all JBSA Pentagon after spending the brance run from 7 a.m. to 4:11 p.m. Sept. port areas to improve com- new realignment stream- locations. In addition, the last year at Headquarters Air 11 at the Medina Annex gym. mand and control, simplify lined support functions into group was also responsible Force as chief of the Joint In- The event pays tribute to those who operations and reduce over- one organization with cus- for airfield operations sup- formation Environment Divi- died during the 9/11 attacks and is open head. The reorganization tomer service centers at each port at JBSA-Lackland. sion, Cyberspace Operations to JBSA Department of Defense cardholders took effect last December. JBSA location. “There's never been a Directorate. and dependents. Both individual and team participation is allowed. The registration deadline is Sept. 1. For details or to register, contact the Gaylor Academy. How will you respond to an active shooter incident? By Bill Hurt people in a confined or pop- help protect lives. Rescue Giant Voice and other avail- Informational 502nd Air Base Wing Force Protection ulated area. In most cases, efforts will be delayed until able forms of communica- consumer confidence water reports armed active shooters show the danger can be mitigated tions will be used to notify The 2013 consumer confidence reports About 237 active shooter no pattern or method to or eliminated. the base populace that an on the quality of drinking water at Joint incidents have occurred in their selection of victims. Because active shooter active shooter or similar Base San Antonio-Lackland and the JBSA- the United States between This is often an unpre- situations often are over threat is imminent, and that Lackland Training Annex are available at 1966 and 2010. Joint Base dictable, rapidly evolving within 10 to 15 minutes, a lockdown is in effect. http://www.jbsa.af.mil/library/environmen- San Antonio has established situation that demands an before law enforcement ar- Hearing this term from talinformation.asp. guidelines and procedures immediate response from rives on the scene, individu- credible sources should The reports show the drinking water at necessary to help save security forces in order to als must be prepared, men- solicit the following reac- JBSA-Lackland and the training annex is lives and maintain order in terminate the life-threaten- tally and physically, to deal tion. Once secured, position safe for consumption with no health risks the wake of these kinds of ing situation. with an active shooter situ- yourself in a place clear of associated with the base water system. events. The first patrolmen to ation and follow directions. direct fire. You should be For more information, call 671-7061. An active shooter is any arrive on scene must locate JBSA will declare an im- able to observe the “way in” person who is engaged in the shooter or shooters and mediate lockdown during killing or attempting to kill take aggressive action to an active shooter incident. See SHOOTER Page 12 PAGE 4 TALESPINNER July 11, 2014 Reserve Airmen support CNET News, highlight cyber mission By Senior Master Sgt. Minnie Jones onstrating to CNET News how they 433rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs provide that protection. “It was great to show CNET and CNET News senior writer Daniel the public how the Air Force is com- Terdiman visited the 346th Test mitted to protecting our aircrew. The Squadron at Joint Base San Air Force fleet needs to be hardened Antonio-Lackland June 26 to view even against unintended informa- the unit’s mission in action. tion leakage,” said Lt. Col. Brendan The 346th TS is responsible for en- Casey, commander 346th TS. suring that all electronic emissions “The 346th Test Squadron was Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Minnie Jones onboard military aircraft are secure. able to show our role in assessing Maj. Anil Hariharan (center), 346th Test Squadron, activates a demonstration of a program The test squadron used one of this leakage so decision makers can on a laptop for Daniel Terdiman, a CNET News senior writer. The program which has a the 433rd Airlift Wing’s C-5A Galaxy weigh the risks. I want to thank the sample output of random letters forming the outline of an “E”. The goal of the demo is to aircraft as a backdrop and to test 433rd Airlift Wing for providing an capture electromagnetic emanations from the equipment on the 433rd Airlift Wing’s C-5A aircraft to assist technicians in dem- aircraft for this demonstration.” Galaxy aircraft. July 11, 2014 TALESPINNER PAGE 5 688TH CYBERSPACE WING LENDS A HAND

The 688th Cyberspace Wing hosted their quarterly luncheon June 27 for families stay- Courtesy Photos ing at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Fisher House. The Fisher House provides Volunteers from the 688th Cyberspace Wing prepare a variety of Asian cuisine for fami- free housing for families of patients receiving treatment at Wilford Hall Ambulatory lies lodging at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Fisher House. Left to Right: Master Surgical Center and San Antonio Military Medical Center. Left to Right: Kristie Greene, Sgt. Patrick Garrett (cooking - rear), Tech. Sgt. Alexander Toro and Staff Sgt. Chris- 688th Cyberspace Wing, Senior Airman Marissa Morrison, 318th Cyberspace Opera- topher Powell, 318th Cyberspace Operations Group. Also cooking (front) Master Sgt. tions Group, Master Sgt. Shenica Trammell, 688th CW, and Tech. Sgt. Alexander Toro, Shenica Trammell, 688th Cyberspace Wing and Senior Airman Marissa Morrison, 318th Master Sgt. Patrick Garrett and Col. Matteo Martemucci, 318th COG. Cyberspace Operations Group. PAGE 6 TALESPINNER July 11, 2014 MTL of the Year Award winner still finds it hard to believe

By Mike Joseph JBSA-Lackland Public Affairs

When a in “It wasn’t me the 37th Training Support Squadron decided it was time to make a ca- reer path change, he had no idea that who won this he’d leave Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland as an award winner. … I see it as a After almost 12 years as an MTL, including duties at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Keesler AFB, Miss., team award” and the last four at JBSA-Lackland, – Master Sgt. Malcolm Summers II Master Sgt. Malcolm Summers II Senior MTL of the Year, takes a 2014 Air Education and 37th Training Support Squadron Training Command Outstanding Air- man of the Year Award and AETC Senior MTL of the Year with him to his new assignment at Beale AFB, pending discharge from the Air Force Calif., as a civil engineer operations during technical training, for reasons manager. ranging from medical reasons to dis- “I am humbled and I truly still don’t ciplinary issues to course failure. believe it,” said Summers about being In both positions, developing cost- chosen the top MTL. “This was some- cutting programs were among the thing I dreamed about in my younger highlights in Summers’ award pack- years as an MTL. But, as you grow in age. rank, you learn it’s about the team He served as the DLI liaison to the and their success. I give all the credit Royal Saudi air force country liaison to my commander (Lt. Col. Charmine officers and as an advisor to them Martin, 37th TRSS commander), my on how to implement military train- teammates in the Airman Transition ing within the F-15 training project. Assistance Flight, and my family for He taught and developed the initial their love and support. training course lesson plans for the “It wasn’t me who won this … I contractor staff, cutting the F-15 see it as a team award,” he said. “It’s training project training to four days a testament to the amazing things and saving $120,000. Master Sgt. Malcolm Summers II ATAF has done and continues to do After moving to ATAF, Summers and Lt. Col. Martin supporting us transformed and expedited the 37th Program focuses on those Airmen with her time, energy and leadership TRW discharge process for non-prior taking the College Level Examination to make a difference in the lives of service students, which saved the Air Program while they’re still here. In the Airmen assigned; she’s an amaz- Force $1.5 million. He also devel- six months, we had more than 1,364 ing commander and leader.” oped his ATAF team implementing college credits earned by Airmen on Summers said when he found out its Transition Education Program, their way out. That’s amazing.” he’d won at the wing level, it sur- helping avoid $456,000 in tuition as- Summers completed his re-train- prised him because “they are a lot sistance costs. ing in early June, graduating at the of great senior NCOs doing great “ATAF is unique because we’re top of his class in technical training things” in the 37th Training Wing. processing individuals for discharge, school at Sheppard AFB, Texas. In a Summers spent the first part of the but yet still continue to grow them as few days, the 17-year service mem- award year at the Defense Language Airmen and individuals,” Summers ber and his family will begin the trek Institute English Language Center as said. “We do everything we can for to California and a new career. International Operations Squadron those Airmen who are transitioning “To start from scratch in a new ca- superintendent before moving to the out of the Air Force to set them up reer field is scary but exciting,” he 37th TRSS Airman Transition Assis- for success after they leave. said. “I’m excited to take all the life tance Flight as flight chief. “Seven out of 10 Airmen who come lessons, experience and knowledge The flight is the 37th TRW’s focal through ATAF say they want to go I’ve learned as an MTL and put it point for processing Airmen who are to college. The Transition Education to the test.” Courtesy photo July 11, 2014 TALESPINNER PAGE 7 AF to every Airman: Tell us your story

U.S. Air Force graphic Nobody tells the Air Force story like Airmen! Shoot a 30-second maximum video about your story of service or unique mission. Upload the video to your personal YouTube account, and email a link to [email protected]. Video entries must be received by July 29.

By Staff Sgt. Torri Ingalsbe lines before they are released for public Air Force Public Affairs Agency viewing on the AFBlueTube channel on YouTube. Air Force leaders want Airmen to After review, each major command share their stories with the world and will select a winner within the com- designed the 2014 American Airman mand. The 10 finalists’ videos will be Video Contest with that purpose in mind. available on AFBlueTube for public vot- “Every Airman has a story — and ing from Aug. 12 to 22. Voters can “like” smartphone technology now allows their favorite videos and the video with those Airmen to share those stories to the most “likes” will win. a wider audience than ever before,” said The winning video will be shown at Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. the September Air Force Association Welsh, III. conference in , D.C., which The contest, which began July 1, asks attracts thousands of visitors annually Airmen to shoot a selfie video where and receives heavy media attention. they share individual stories of service Contest officials said there are impor- and showcase the unique missions they tant rules participating Airmen should do every day. follow, including: “I think we’ll get some really creative, • The contest is open to Guard, cool videos that together, tell the larger Reserve and active-duty Airmen to par- Air Force story,” Welsh said. ticipate Airmen who want to participate • Finalists must be in good stand- should upload their video, which should ing without any adverse administrative be no longer than 30 seconds, to a per- actions sonal YouTube account and email a link For more details and complete con- to the Air Force Social Media team at test rules, visit http://airforcelive.dod- [email protected]. live.mil/contest. The videos will be reviewed to en- “Our Airmen are an amazing commu- sure they don’t inadvertently violate nication resource,” Welsh said. “No one any security, policy or propriety guide- tells the Air Force story like they do.” PAGE 8 TALESPINNER July 11, 2014 active Shooter exercise JBSa-lackland Gate Hours notifi cation The 502nd Air Base Wing will conduct an Active Shooter Exercise Luke West Luke East July 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and July 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in and Inbound & Outbound 24 hours/inbound & outbound around Joint Base San Antonio. The purpose of this exercise is to con- 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday - Friday duct realistic law enforcement training in response to a simulated active Outbound Only shooter incident, improving staff coordination, validating post incident 3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday management planning and emergency response management operations. Growden During the exercise, there will be additional police, security and fi re 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. Daily personnel activity. People should not be alarmed by the sound of sirens and a possible exercise-related temporary lock-down of access control Valley Hi points around the area. 24 hours/inbound & outbound Selfridge East Inbound & Outbound The 502nd ABW will perform Giant Voice speaker mass notifi cation 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. announcements as part of the exercise. There is no cause for alarm and Monday - Friday Outbound Only no actions need to be taken by anyone not directly involved with the ex- 3:30-5:30 p.m. ercise. The messages will be preceded by the announcement "Exercise, Monday - Friday Medina Training Annex Exercise, Exercise." 24 hours/inbound & outbound Selfridge West Inbound & Outbound 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday - Friday Outbound Only 3:30-5:30 p.m. Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Monday - Friday Share your JBSA-Lackland Security Hill is on 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. photos by tagging us Monday – Friday @JBSALackland July 11, 2014 TALESPINNER PAGE 9

Congratulations to the Joshuah Ganney –Flight 424 following 59 Airmen for Matthew Holl Cheree Voto being selected as honor Bennie Lowe Top BMT Airman graduates among the 597 Kevin Rankin Jeffrey Vander Voort Air Force basic military –Flight 416 326th TRS, Flight 418 trainees who graduated Austin Carolin Most Physically Fit today: Justin Hodge –Male Airmen Tyler Mcneal Raymond Taft 320th Training Squadron Adrian Morales 320th TRS, Flight 422 –Flight 413 Travis Outlaw Ty Coleman Jeramy Bell Shea Prewitt 326th TRS, Flight 418 Johnathan Bevans Gatlin Wheaton Matthew White Scott Francisco 326th TRS, Flight 417 Brooks Heckart 323rd Training Squadron –Female Airmen Tyler Ingram –Flight 419 Brianna Ziolkowski Adam Mack Emanuel Dealba 323rd TRS, Flight 420 Jayme Staggs Jason Johndrow Christina Brandon Richard Temple Zachery Walker 326th TRS, Flight 424 Tyler Varner –Flight 420 Michelle Ganoy Stephen Weber Stephanie Kreofsky 326th TRS, Flight 424 Layton Welsh Brechara Lee –Male Flights –Flight 414 Cardona Lopez 320th TRS, Flight 413 Hannah Ortloff 320th TRS, Flight 422 Delaney Preston 326th Training Squadron 326th TRS, Flight 418 Maria Rella –Flight 417 –Female Flights –Flight 421 Stephen Arnold 323rd TRS, Flight 420 Ryan Disney Forest Davis 320th TRS, Flight 414 Aiden Soriano Zachary Henesy 326th TRS, Flight 424 –Flight 422 Matthew Mullins Dylan Cavanagh –Flight 418 Top Academic Flights Derek Conduff Christopher Delong 320th TRS, Flight 413 Michael Magee Robert Levens 321st TRS, Flight 415 Raymond Taft Adam Moore 326th TRS, Flight 423 Todd Thrower David Phillips 323rd TRS, Flight 419 Cody Wells Isaac Saunders 326th TRS, Flight 418 Nathan Zwally Andrew Stevens 320th TRS, Flight 422 Jeffrey Vander Voort 320th TRS, Flight 414 321st Training Squadron Ada Yang 326th TRS, Flight 417 –Flight 415 –Flight 423 320th TRS, Flight 421 Samuel Anderson Timothy Giles 321st TRS, Flight 416 Matthew Barricklow Gregory Hanshaw 326th TRS, Flight 424 Nicholas Curee Robert Sneed 323rd TRS, Flight 420

FOSTER a PUPPY The Department of Defense dog breeding program needs families to foster puppies for three months. Potential foster families need: • time and patience to raise a puppy age 12 weeks to six months, • a stimulating and safe home environment, and • a desire to help raise a military working dog. Call 671-3686 PAGE 10 TALESPINNER July 11, 2014 the perfect edge By Tech. Sgt. Matthew Bates Force Base, Wash. Called Survival, signifi cantly increased. Airman Magazone Evasion, Resistance, and Escape, or “You’re going to be scared, cold, SERE, the course teaches aircrew tired, hungry and dehydrated. And if t was June 1995, and then-Capt. members of every service how to you don’t know what to do, you’ll po- IScott O’Grady was tired, hungry survive on their own in any environ- tentially die,” said Airman 1st Class and alone. A few days earlier, his ment, should their plane go down. Tyler Gillespie, a SERE specialist. F-16 Fighting Falcon was shot down “Basically, we give them skills and “So, it’s our job to teach students latest airman over Bosnia, and he’d spent the last tools they can use to build shelters, what they need to know to stay alive 48 hours or so on the move, evading forage their own food and water and and get back home.” Serbian paramilitary forces. evade capture,” said Senior Airman This includes learning how to magazine issue He knew he was lucky to be alive – Joseph Collett, a SERE specialist. build a fi re, how to build a shelter a Serbian ground-to-air missile bat- “They are just-in-case skills. We that provides cover from the ele- tery had locked on to his F-16 as he hope students never have to use ments, and how to fi nd and prepare fl ew a patrol to enforce a no-fl y zone them in real life, but if they do fi nd their own food and water. Students now available over Bosnia-Herzegovina. themselves in a situation where they also receive training that includes The fi rst missile exploded between need them, they’ll have them.” day and night navigation techniques, The July/August issue of Airman mag- O’Grady and his wingman’s planes, In his book and in subsequent in- evasion travel and camoufl age tech- azine is available to download and view but a second hit O’Grady’s F-16 dead terviews, O’Grady often talks about niques, and how to use ground-to-air on and the plane broke apart imme- how the training he received in SERE signals and aircraft vectoring proce- through a web browser. diately. He was able to safely eject was invaluable, and he directly cred- dures to help them get rescued. The cover story, titled “The Perfect from the disintegrating plane and ited this training with saving his life. “Ultimately, the goal is to survive, Edge,” is presented here. parachute to the ground. The course, which belongs to the elude capture and get rescued,” Col- O’Grady’s problems were far from 336th Training Group at Fairchild lett said. Airman magazine’s May/June issue for over, though, as a group of Serbian AFB, lasts 19 days and consists of That isn’t always a possibility, tablets can be downloaded at: paramilitary troops converged on his physical and psychological stresses though, so SERE also teaches stu- • Apple version - https://itunes. position. of survival, hands-on training in dents what to do if they are cap- In his book, “Return With Honor,” post-ejection procedures and para- tured. This part of the training fo- apple.com/us/app/airman-magazine/ O’Grady recounts his ordeal and how chute landing falls, survival medi- cuses on the code of conduct and id566041850?mt=8 he used his survival training to evade cine and recovery device training what instructors call “returning with • Android version - https://play. capture. He remembered that run- and equipment procedures. honor.” ning usually led to capture, so he “One of the most important aspects “We give students a taste of what google.com/store/apps/details?id=com. found a spot to hide and hunkered of this training is teaching students to expect in captivity and teach them airman.newairmanmagazine down until he was sure he was alone how to survive a crash or aircraft how to deal with it mentally and • Kindle version - http://www.ama- and then began moving during the incident,” Collett said. “Once you get physically,” Collett said. night and sleeping and hiding dur- out of an aircraft, you have to know While it is tough, the training is zon.com/AIRMAN-Magazine-Kindle- ing the day. what to do.” appreciated by the students. Tablet-Edition/dp/B00A7EJGC2/ref=sr_ He eluded capture for six days in One part of the training puts stu- “For many of us, this is the fi rst 1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373900792&sr=8- the Bosnian countryside, drinking dents through a “dunker,” a mock- time we’ve ever been in situations rain water and eating plants and up of a helicopter that simulates a like this,” said 2nd Lt. Adam Corey, 1&keywords=airman+magazine bugs. water crash and teaches them how a SERE student from the 4th Fighter Airman magazine provides an interac- O’Grady fi nally made radio contact to get out of an aircraft that crash- Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force tive experience for tablet readers and a with friendly forces and was rescued es into and submerges under water. Base, N.C. “So, knowing that if I do by a group of Marines that took him Students have to be able to remove fi nd myself out in the middle of no- limited interactive version is viewable in out of Bosnia at dawn of his sixth their safety restraints and fi nd an where with just myself and a knife I web browser format. day on the run. exit point, all while blindfolded and can survive, that’s pretty cool.” To read this issue on your PC/Mac “He survived on what he brought having to feel their way out. Then, just like O’Grady, who did with him from home: lots of cour- “It’s intense, but learning how to what he had to do to survive six days go here, http://contentviewer.adobe. age and training,” said U.S. Navy do this in a training setting could po- in the mountains of Bosnia, students com/s/AIRMAN%20Magazine/c31b3f6bf- Adm. Leighton Smith, then the com- tentially save my life if it happens for who graduate from the SERE course 51348f280a8bf8e57d33ee4/2014-04/ mander of NATO’s Southern Com- real,” said Airman 1st Class Michael can do their jobs knowing they now mand, during a press conference Salvaggio, a SERE student who is have the resources to get through COVER.html after O’Grady’s rescue. “Whatever training to become a SERE specialist. any situation they may fi nd them- For more stories, visit Airman Online, else he had, he had a lot of guts to This, ultimately, is the goal of selves in. http://airman.dodlive.mil/, the website go with it.” SERE: Put students in stressful situ- “That’s why we’re here,” Collett What O’Grady also had were sur- ations and teach them how to be self- said. “We’re giving people the tools for the offi cial magazine of the United vival skills learned during a nearly suffi cient, so if it happens to them to turn a horrible, desperate situa- States Air Force three-week course at Fairchild Air for real, their chances of survival are tion into a survivable one.” July 11, 2014 TALESPINNER PAGE 11

Training teaches Airmen how to survive, evade, resist, escape

Photos by tech. Sgt. Bennie J. davis iii A completed survival, evasion, resistance and escape inspired custom knife by SERE in- structor Senior Airman Joseph Collett. Collett likens the molding and shaping of steel in creating a knife with the same goal of SERE, to molding and shape stronger Airman SERE instructors prepare to take off for free-fall jump training from a UH-1 Huey helicop- through survival training. ter at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash.

SERE students train to escape a modular egress training system, which lowers students A U.S. Air Force SERE instructor slowly falls toward his drop zone after a free-fall jump underwater and simulates a water crash landing scenario during the water survival portion from a UH-1 Huey helicopter during jump training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. of SERE training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. PAGE 12 TALESPINNER July 11, 2014

Fraud, Waste, or Abuse Joint Base San Antonio Members of the public, military members, Department of Defense civilian and con- tractor employees may report suspicious activity concerning fraud, waste or abuse and employee or management misconduct. Active Shooter Process Report suspected FWA to your local inspector , the 502nd Air Base Wing IG IMMEDIATE DANGER unoccupied. Monitor communications or the DOD FWA Hotline. If you find yourself in immediate i.e. phone, computer, radio. 502 ABW/IG FWA Hotline 808-1000, http://www.jbsa.af.mil/fwa.asp danger during a shooting incident NOTIFY AUTHORITIES: Call Se- DOD Hotline 800-424-9098, http://www.dodig.mil/hotline within your work center, ESCAPE/ curity Forces. If a phone is within EVACUATE from the scene, HIDE or your secure location, dial your local as a last resort, TAKE ACTION. emergency number and provide as ESCAPE/EVACUATE: Plan your much information as possible. Law route, leave your stuff behind and Enforcement officials will ask direct exit with your hands visible. Secu- questions to include locations, num- rity Forces personnel may mistake ber of shooters, weapons involved, you for the shooter. and descriptions. HIDE: If you HIDE, contact Secu- STAY PUT: Until the authorities in- rity Forces as soon as possible and struct you to move or you have been safe to do so. released, TAKE ACTION: If you find yourself DO NOT MOVE: Persons milling in IMMINENT DANGER, take action about increases confusion and the as a last resort. Attempt to incapaci- likelihood of injury. tate or act with physical aggression and throw items at the active shooter. BASE NOTIFICATION Lockdown takes precedence over RISK OF DANGER all other security related actions to If you find yourself in risk of dan- include the administrative function of ger, such as you hear shooting, but Force Protection Condition changes. are not being immediately threat- Once the hostile situation is resolved ened. and lockdown is terminated, all other LOCKDOWN: Secure yourself and security related actions should re- your location. Once secured, posi- sume to include any Force Protec- tion yourself in a place clear of di- tion Condition changes. Only security rect fire. You should be able to ob- forces move during lockdown. serve the “way in” and “way out” routes. This will include the process ACTIVE SHOOTER RESOLUTION of facility lockdown and mitigating ALL CLEAR: Lockdown ends the room vulnerabilities. Mitigation when installation command author- will start with locking the doors and ity declares the incident over and windows and barricading access the situation safe. This order may be with anything available. Turn off the transmitted through local command lights and make your location appear or notification systems. EMERGENCY DIAL 911 Security Forces: JBSA-Fort Sam Houston/Camp Bullis • JBSA-Lackland • JBSA-Randolph 221-2222 671-2018 652-5700

SHOOTER from Page 3 your location, weapons involved, and the number of shooters and their de- and “way out” routes at your location. scription. Do not move until authorities Mitigate your location’s vulner- instruct you to move or you have been abilities. Mitigation starts with locking released. doors and windows and barricading For more information on active access with anything that’s available. shooter response procedures, call Turn off the lights and make your loca- your local security forces unit or visit tion appear unoccupied. the Joint Base San Antonio website at Monitor communications – tele- http://www.jbsa.af.mil/ to download an phone, computer, radio. If a phone is informational trifold. within your secured location, dial 911 For immediate assistance at your and call your security forces number location, call 671-2183 at JBSA- on base. Provide as much information Lackland; 652-2744 at JBSA- as possible. Law enforcement officials Randolph; or 221-2354 at JBSA-Fort will ask direct questions to include Sam Houston. July 11, 2014 TALESPINNER PAGE 13 688th Cyberspace Wing Airmen aid community honoring World Refugee Day By Senior Airman Krystal M. Jeffers 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Joint Base San Antonio supported the San An- tonio community in honoring World Refugee Day June 20 at the St. Francis Episcopal church. In addition to providing 100 cases of water to keep participants hydrated, the 688th Cyberspace Wing Top III led a group of JBSA volunteer Air- men to support the logistics of the event, which included planning, staging, set-up, serving meals and clean up of the event. “World Refugee Day is a time for the community Photo by Krystal M. Jeffers to pull together and bridge ethnic and religious Terry (middle) and Karen (far right) Ryan speak to participants at the World Refugee Day June 20 at the St. Francis lines,” said Master Sgt. Robert Hobbs, 688th CW Episcopal church in San Antonio about the non-profit organization, Nourish the Children, that creates and donates nutri- inspector general. “It allows the San Antonio com- tionally sound meals for growing children to families worldwide. Airmen from the 688th Cyberspace Wing volunteered to munity to engage with refugees living here and support the international day of recognition to refugees' plight, helping with setup for the event. According to the Center let them know that they are welcomed. It also for Refugees Services, there are 50 million refugees worldwide as of June 19 and 700 to 800 are relocated to San Antonio links the refugees and their family members with every year. resources including job placement, education and training.” cause there is no future in a refugee camp.” document the plight of refugees, including Jacob The non-denominational event was sponsored One reason for resettling refugees is for their Nammar, author of “Born in Jerusalem, Born Pal- by the San Antonio Food Bank, Center for Refugee safety. estinian: A Memoir,” who had a display of photos Services, Family Service Association and other lo- “By supporting refugees, we help prevent addi- of Palestinean refugees. cal agencies. tional acts of violence,” Hobbs said. “For example, Airmen at the event spoke about how they en- “It’s a day that is celebrated globally to rec- refugee camps existed in Rwanda and Darfur; joyed supporting the event and found it educa- ognize the plight of refugees — people who have however, because they were so close to the vio- tional. been displaced in various parts of the world,” said lence (in the area), the camps became epicenters “My favorite part was engaging in the wide Ria Baker, Center for Refugees Services founder of disease and murder. By providing a safe haven range of cultural activities and food,” Hobbs said. and board president. “To be defined as (a refu- for the refugees, it keeps innocent people out of “I learned how to say ‘hello’ and ‘thank you’ in gee), they must have a well-founded fear of perse- the way of war.” Burmese.” cution or fear of death and can’t go back to their The event kicked off with a non-religious prayer The Airmen weren’t the only ones who spoke home country. As of June 19, there are 50 million for refugees, which was then translated in turns highly of the event. people who are currently displaced.” by participants, some of whom were refugees, “I love going around meeting everyone and Refugees have settled in San Antonio from in their native language. Numerous people also seeing all the different cultures,” said William countries all over the world, including Rwanda, came to the event in the traditional clothing of Martian, a San Antonio resident. “These events Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand and Turkey. their home culture. create awareness that people are struggling ev- “Every year, there are anywhere from 700 “This is a venue for people to come in their erywhere and need a little help.” to 800 refugees resettled here,” said Margaret native dress, to be proud of who they are and of Some San Antonio residents participate every Costantino, CRS director, “In the last five years, the contributions they are making to our culture,” year. more than 4,000 refugees have settled in San An- Costantino said. “This gives refugees the chance “I love seeing people all over the world – all tonio. That does not account for refugees who to display their rich cultures and traditions.” these cultures – coming together, having a good moved from other states to be with their fam- Various groups who support refugees opened time and enjoying each other’s company,” said ily members because those numbers are hard to stalls at the event like the American Red Cross; Carol Andrews. “I come out every year and I am track.” Nourish the Children, which creates and donates glad to see so many people out here this year. Volunteers at the event spoke passionately nutrient-rich meals for children; CRS which sup- This (event) makes the refugees here more vis- about the importance for refugees to be resettled. ports the integration of refugees in the local com- ible. People don’t realize what the refugees are “Some families lived in refugee camps for 15 munity; Education First Foundation for Foreign going through and what support they need.” to 20 years or more,” Costantino explained. “It Study, an international student exchange pro- For information about volunteering to support becomes imperative for them to be resettled be- gram; along with authors and photographers who San Antonio refugees, contact CRS at 949-0062. PAGE 14 community TALESPINNER July 11, 2014

call 658-2344. appointment, call 671-9364. white house fellows program U.S. Ambassador Mike Mansfi eld, the LOCAL Briefs The White House Fellows Program program enables federal employees INFORMATIONAL olmsted scholar program provides promising leaders with to develop in-depth understanding THURSDAY education program suspended The Olmsted Scholar Program is fi rst-hand experience in the Ameri- of and its government and safetalk training classes The Air Force Education Leave an opportunity for Air Force line of- can government process. Selected to develop relationships with their SafeTALK training classes are of Absence program has been fi cers to study in a foreign language candidates work for a year as spe- Japanese counterparts. scheduled over the next three suspended indefi nitely and no new at a university overseas. cial assistants or senior executives Program participants will have a months at Joint Base San Antonio- applicants are being accepted. Candidates selected for the to cabinet-level agencies or in the seven-week home-stay and intensive Lackland. Currently active AFELA students program will experience cultural executive offi ce. Japanese language program in the The classes teach how to recog- are to continue in the program until immersion in the selected country, A nonpartisan program, par- Ishikawa Prefecture, followed by nize persons with suicidal thoughts reviewed on a case-by-case basis including university study in the ticipants experience the process a 10-month placement in Tokyo. and assist them in seeking help and and notifi ed for termination by native language. of governing the nation, working Mansfi eld Fellowship opportunities resources. The program concentrates their commander and the Air Force Applicants must be line offi cers with high-level public servants and are also open to offi cers and enlisted only on recognition and referral. Personnel Center. with at least three years of commis- participating in roundtable discus- members who meet program criteria. The JBSA-Lackland classes will For more information, email sioned service, but no more than 11 sions with notable private sector and Nomination memos are due to all be held at Freedom Chapel, [email protected]. years of total active service by April public leaders. the Air Force Personnel Center by building 1528. The dates are Thurs- 1, 2015. Applicants must be Selectees must be available for Aug. 15. day, 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-4:30 p.m.; dental program seeks patients released by their career fi eld manag- reassignment and be released by Visit https://www.mansfi eldfdn. Aug. 7, 1-4:30 p.m.; and Sept. 25, The Dunn Dental Clinic is ers and meet minimum academic their Air Force Personnel Center org. For complete eligibility criteria 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. screening patients for dental care and language requirements as well. assignment offi cer prior to applying. and application information, go to To register for the class or for ad- limited to surgical treatment of gum Application packages are due to Nomination packages are due by myPers at https://mypers.af.mil. ditional information, call 691-2911. diseases and defects. Air Force Personnel Center by Aug. 15 for the 2015-2016 program. Maximum class size is 40 except All military benefi ciaries are Aug. 15. For details, visit http://www. 502nd lrs customer service for the Aug. 7 class, which has a eligible to be screened for potential For additional information, whitehouse.gov/about/fellows. For 502nd Logistics Readiness maximum size of 30. treatment as teaching cases. visit the George and Carol Olmsted complete eligibility criteria and ap- Squadron Customer Service is Patients who have been informed Foundation website at http://www. plication instructions, go to myPers the primary focal point for all JULY 23 by a general dentist that they require olmstedfoundation.org. at https://mypers.af.mil. supply-related questions, concerns, retired enlisted association meeting extensive periodontal therapy, such For complete eligibility require- complaints, Zero Overpricing Pro- Retired Enlisted Association as advanced gum treatment or gum ments and application instructions, mansfield fellowship eXchange program gram and Defense Reutilization and Chapter 80 meetings are held at the surgery, are eligible for evaluation. go to myPers at https://mypers. Airmen who are interested in Marketing Offi ce transactions. Gateway Club every fourth Wednes- Routine dental cleanings are af.mil. cultural immersion in Japan can look Call 671-2575/3611/3801 or day of the month at 1 p.m. not accepted. into the Mansfi eld Fellowship Ex- 925-1490/1049/1048 for more For additional information, To schedule an evaluation change Program. Named after former information.

CHAPEL SERVICES JBSA-LACKLAND KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES —PROTESTANT —WICCA —ROMAN CATHOLIC • Freedom Chapel – building 1528 • BMT Reception Center – building 7246 • Freedom Chapel – building 1528 Air Force Aid Society 671-3722 Contemporary Service Sun. 9:30 a.m. Military Open Circle Sun. 12:30 p.m. Religious Education Sun. 9 a.m. Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722 Religious Education Sun. 11 a.m. • Freedom Chapel – building 1528 Reconciliation Sun. 10 a.m. Airman’s Attic 671-1780 Gospel Service Sun. 12:30 p.m. Military Open Circle First Tues. 6 p.m. Mass Sun. 11 a.m. American Red Cross 844-4225 Spanish Service Sun. 3 p.m. Sun. 5 p.m. Base Post Offi ce 671-1058 AWANA Wed. 6 p.m. —REFUGE STUDENT CENTER Reconciliation Sun. 4:15 p.m. Bowling Center 671-2271 • Airmen Mem. Chapel – building 5432 • building 9122 (Tech Training & TDY • Gateway Chapel – building 6300 DEERS 800-538-9552 Liturgical Service Sun. 8 a.m. Students) Daily Mass Mon., Tues. and Thurs. 11:30 a.m. Exceptional Family Member Program 671-3722 Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Note: Reconciliation(s) may be scheduled by appointment —DENOMINATIONAL Family Child Care 671-3376 Thursday 6 – 8 p.m. • BMT Reception Center – building 7246 —ISLAMIC Legal Offi ce 671-3362 Friday 6 – 11 p.m. Church of Christ Sun. 7:30 a.m. • Global Ministry Center – building 7452 Saturday Noon to 9 p.m. Library 671-3610 • Gateway Chapel – building 6300 Jummah Prayer Fri. 12:45 – 1:15 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Medical Appointment Line 916-9900 Seventh-day Adventist Sat. 12:30 p.m. Religious Education Sun. 9 a.m. MPF ID Cards 671-6006 • Education Classroom – building 5200 —THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF Outdoor Recreation 925-5532 LATTER-DAY SAINTS OTHER FAITH GROUPS Room 108 TRICARE Info 800-444-5445 Christian Science Sun. 7:30 a.m. • Gateway Chapel – building 6300 • BMT Reception Center – building 7246 Religious Education Tues. 6:30 p.m. —Buddhist Sun. 10 a.m. Thrift Shop 671-3608 —PENTECOSTAL RE • Gateway Chapel – building 6300 LDS Institute Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Enlisted Spouses’ Club http://www.lacklandesc.org • Gateway Chapel – building 6300 LDS Service Sun. 1 p.m. —Eckankar Pentecostal RE Sun. 2:30 p.m. First, third and fi fth Saturdays 12:30 p.m. Force Support Squadron http://www.lacklandfss.com —JEWISH —Baha’i Lackland ISD http://www.lacklandisd.net —ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN • Airmen Mem. Chapel – building 5432 First, third and fi fth Saturdays 11 a.m. Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club http://www.lacklandosc.org • Airmen Mem. Chapel – building 5432 Sabbath & Kiddush Fri. 4:30 p.m. JBSA Public website http://www.jbsa.af.mil Divine Liturgy Sun. 9:30 a.m. Religious Education Sun. 1:30 p.m. For more details, contact Freedom Chapel - 671-4208 • Gateway Chapel - 671-2911 My Air Force Life http://www.MyAirForceLife.com July 11, 2014 TALESPINNER PAGE 15

WH AT'S Military & Family Support Events All classes, seminars, meetings and events are held at the Military Monthly Family Readiness Center, BUILDING 1249, unless noted below. HAPPENING Call MFRC at 671-3722 for additional information. Meetings enlisted spouses’ club Friday for all Airmen preparing to deploy, Thursday XX AMVETS national service officer The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ XX AMVETS national service officer 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron XX Transition GPS, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. available by appointment only. For Club meets every third Tuesday of available by appointment only. For IDRC briefing room, 9-9:30 a.m., XX AMVETS national service officer additional information, call 773- the month at the Balfour Beatty additional information, call 773- building 5160. available by appointment only. For 354-6131. Community Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 354-6131. XX AMVETS national service officer information, call 773-354-6131. For more information, visit available by appointment only. July 22 http://www.lacklandesc.org. Monday For additional information, call 773- July 18 XX Transition GPS, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. XX Transition GPS, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. 354-6131. XX Transition GPS, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. XX Pre-deployment briefing, required officers’ spouses’ club XX Personal and family readiness brief- XX Parenting for One, 11:30 a.m. to for all Airmen preparing to deploy, The Lackland Officers’ Spouses’ ing, mandatory for personnel deploying Wednesday 1 p.m. 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Club meets monthly. For dates and longer than 30 days or going on remote XX Transition GPS, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. XX AMVETS national service officer IDRC briefing room, 9-9:30 a.m., times, or more information, visit assignments, 10:30-11 a.m. XX Entry Level Separation, Technical available by appointment only. building 5160. http://www.lacklandosc.org. XX Post-deployment briefing, required Training, 8-9 a.m. For information, call 773-354-6131. XX Pre-separation briefing, mandatory for all Airmen returning from deploy- XX Newcomer’s orientation brief- for all members retiring, pre-registra- military council of catholic women ment, 502nd Logistics Readiness ing, mandatory for personnel new to tion required, 9 a.m. to noon. The Military Council of Catholic July 21 Women meets the first Friday of Squadron IDRC briefing room, 2:30- JBSA-Lackland, Gateway Club, 8 a.m. XX Transition GPS, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. XX AMVETS national service officer the month, 9:30 a.m., at Freedom 3:30 p.m., building 5160. to noon. XX Personal and family readiness brief- available by appointment only. For more Chapel. For additional information, XX AMVETS national service officer XX Veterans Administration benefits ing, mandatory for personnel deploying information, call 773-354-6131. call 671-4208. available by appointment only. briefing, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. longer than 30 days or going on remote For additional information, call 773- XX Entry Level Separation, Basic assignments, 10:30-11 a.m. July 23 354-6131. Training, 2:30-3:30 p.m. XX Post-deployment briefing, required XX Career technical training track, On the web XX AMVETS national service officer for all Airmen returning from deploy- 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. http://www. available by appointment only. For Tuesday ment, 502nd Logistics Readiness XX Transition GPS, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. lacklandfss.com XX Transition GPS, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. additional information, call 773- Squadron IDRC briefing room, 2:30- XX Entry level separation, technical XX Pre-deployment briefing, required 354-6131. 3:30 p.m., building 5160. training, 8-9 a.m.

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By Senior Airman Krystal M. Jeffers High bone density can make it difficult for some 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs animals, like bulldogs and boxers, to float. Also, if they are short-faced, or brachycephalic, they could During the summer season there are a range of have breathing difficulties, which would cause them dangers to household pets such as hot weather, insects, to panic, become disoriented and drown, DeBonis wild animals and even plant-life. elaborated. Dr. Donna DeBonis, Joint Base San Antonio-Lack- Even if owners teach a dog how to swim, there are land Veterinary Clinic veterinarian, provided tips and dangers they must be aware of. information to keep pets safe from a wide variety of “They might be good at swimming, but if they go dangers that occur during the summer season. underwater for a moment and are unable to breathe Pets that are new to the area need to acclimate to they could panic, which will cause them to get disori- the warmer temperatures. In addition, they are not entated,” the veterinarian said. “If they get disoriented familiar with local wildlife and may not know what is or panicky, then they will run out of energy quickly dangerous, according to DeBonis. and drown.” Heat For people with pools DeBonis provides the follow- “I think one of the biggest problems we have is that ing tips: people travel with their pets around town as they do • Don’t allow a dog to have unsupervised access to errands and they forget that their car gets hot in just a pool. a few minutes,” DeBonis said. “It is safer to leave their • Show them the stairs. pets at home. If they are going to take their dogs out to • Put something to identify the steps like a colorful somewhere like the dog park, then they should make it towel, the pet will notice when it is in panic. a round trip to the park and back home. Pets shouldn’t Wild life be left in the car for any amount of time.” “Something people don’t always realize is that in- A study by San Francisco State University’s depart- sects are more prevalent in the summer time,” DeBonis Keep pets safe this summer by watching out for hazards ment of geoscience, where the outside temperature said. “Dogs might try to eat them or they might ac- from heat, bugs and plants. ranges from 72 to 96 degrees, showed that the interior cidently lay down in a red ant pile. temperature of vehicles parked in outside tempera- “Puppies are very silly and will try to catch (a bee),” as snakes, wasps, bees, scorpions and hornets, and fix tures rose steadily as time increased and cracking the she continued. “If they get it in their mouth, it can sting holes in fencing that could make it easier for pets to windows had little effect. In 10 minutes, the tempera- them and leave the stinger. Owners need to look into get out or for unwanted animals to come in. ture rose 19 degrees and within an hour it rose 45 to the mouth and try to remove the stinger, and then get Plant life 50 degrees. them to the emergency room as quickly as possible if Another danger to consider is plants, some of which The summer sun warms up more than cars; asphalt they are swelling up. Typically one side is going to be could be harmful to pets if ingested. Some plants poi- and sand is also affected, which can burn animals’ more swollen than the other.” sonous to pets include aloe vera, amaryllis, apples paws. Instead of taking dogs to run on pavement, Other dangers from insects can come from fleas, (leaves, stems and seeds), oleander, callas, lilies, daf- DeBonis recommends taking them somewhere grassy ticks and mosquitos which can carry heartworm dis- fodils, ivy, garlic, hydrangea and tomato leaves. A more like a dog park. ease. Owners are advised to place pets on flea, tick complete list of poisonous plants can be found at http:// Heated cars and cement aren’t the only challenges and heartworm preventative medicine. www.aspca.org. pets face. They also need to stay properly hydrated. In addition to insects, owners should watch for “Common signs of problems with plants are vomit- “People get used to leaving out a certain amount of snakes, even if they live in city. Some common poi- ing, diarrhea, shaking, shivering or outright seizures, water for their pets and not realizing they are going sonous snakes in Texas include the copperhead, cot- where they fall to their side and begin waving their to go through more water during the summer time,” tonmouth, various types of rattlesnake and harlequin legs around uncontrollably,” DeBonis explained. “If DeBonis said. coral snake. they are not showing any signs but you suspect they The veterinarian suggested that owners not only The South Texas Poison Center advises people and ate something they shouldn’t, then call the poison con- leave out more water, but also have multiple sources pets to stay out of tall grass and underbrush and to re- trol. You’re going to want to describe what (they came of water in case the pet knocks over or spills one. main on hiking paths as much as possible. Also, avoid in contact with) because the treatment could change In addition, sunburns, heat exhaustion and heat snakes that appear to be dead because they are able depending on what it was.” stroke can occur if pets are outside for long periods to strike up to one hour after death. She also advised that pet owners have the name, without some type of shade to cool off under. For that If bitten and unable to immediately seek medical address and phone number of the closest emergency same reason, DeBonis advises people who run with attention, wash the bite with soap and water, immo- veterinary clinic available. their dogs to do so in the early mornings before for it bilize the bitten area and keep the area lower than For more information about pet summer safety, get too hot. The heat doesn’t dissipate immediately af- the heart. Do not apply oral suction to the bite, cut contact the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Veterinary Treat- ter the sun sets so the evenings could still be too warm. into or incise bite marks with a knife. Apply either hot ment Facility at 808-6101 or 808-6104, the JBSA- Swimming or cold packs, apply a tourniquet and try to kill, bag Lackland Veterinarian Treatment Facility at 671-3631 “People like to take their dogs swimming with or bring in the snake in question, according to South or 671-2245 or the JBSA-Randolph Veterinary Clinic them,” DeBonis said. “If they take them, they have to Texas Poison Center. at 652-3190. make sure to teach their pets how to swim.” To protect pets from snakes and insects, DeBonis The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty Some dogs however, can be unsuited for swimming recommends that owners thoroughly examine their to Animals, also known as ASPCA, animal poison con- for a number of reasons. backyards for any potentially harmful creatures, such trol center can also be contacted at 888-426-4435. July 11, 2014 TALESPINNER sports PAGE 17 Fitness on Request kiosk available at two JBSA- Lackland fitness centers Story and photo by Jose T. Garza III JBSA-Lackland Public Affairs

Can’t make it to any of Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland’s six fitness centers classes due to work and other commitments? Two of the fitness centers on base have a system available for individuals to take part in classes at their convenience. The Fitness on Request kiosk is accessible at the Kelly and Medina Fitness Centers, and can be used anytime during business hours. Patrons can access programs that feature Zumba, cycling, yoga, step aerobic and kickboxing workouts. Within each program, customers can choose six to eight exercises that span up to 50 minutes. Once a program is selected, a projection screen rolls down displaying the video of the exercise. “You don’t need to wait for a teacher,” said Patricia Arroyo, Medina Fitness Center trainer. “Customers can come here in the morning, afternoon or at night, and it will always be available.” For more information on the kiosk, call the Medina Fitness Center at 671-4477 and the Kelly Fitness Center at 925-4848. Patricia Arroyo, Medina Fitness Center fitness trainer, demonstrates how to use the Fitness On Request kiosk July 1. word ON THE STREET

What is your favoritePhotos and summertimestory by Senior Airman food? Krystal Jeffers

Army Pvt. Greg Army PFC. Air Force Tech. Staff Sgt. Grubbs Steven Cantoran Sgt. Andrea Cherry Jeremy Jolin 701st Military Police 701st Military Police 320th Training Squad- 543rd Support Battalion, K-9 handler Battalion, K-9 handler ron military train- Squadron cyber ing instructor transport supervisor

“It’s home-cooked steak because I like “Mine is chicken wings from local res- “I like frappuccinos because it is really “Hot dogs and burgers; I like getting putting the work into grilling it and it taurants. Everyone can enjoy them and it’s hot out there and it cools me down.” together with friends and family to grill and tastes better than one from a restaurant.” messy, so people don’t have to be all proper eat them.” while eating them.”