JBSA HOTLINES DOD Safe Helpline 877-995-5247 NOVEMBER 15, 2013 JBSA Sexual Assault Hotline VOL. 55, NO. 44 808-SARC (7272) JBSA Domestic Abuse Hotline 367-1213 A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING – JOINT BASE -FORT SAM HOUSTON JBSA Duty Chaplain 221-9363 saluting our veterans

Lt. Gen. Perry Wiggins makes his way through the throng to greet each veteran and family member in attendance Nov. 11 during the Veterans Day cere- mony at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. An eclectic mix of veterans, service members and their families and friends came together under the common bond of service to their country, with mu- sic provided by the 323rd Army Band "Fort Sam’s Own" and the Texas Children’s Choir. Wiggins is the commanding general, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), and senior Army commander for -Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Camp ARMY SOUTH MEETS WITH CHILEAN ARMY PAGE 2 Bullis.

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Christopher DeHart

U.S. Army Medical Department Center & School Commanding General Maj. Gen. Steve Jones (left) and AMEDDC&S Com- mand Sgt. Maj. Gerald Ecker, sitting in a World War I ambulance, wave to the crowd as they make their way through downtown San Antonio during the annual Veterans Day parade Saturday.

Photo by Esther Garcia 502ND ABW PRIDE DAY PAGE 3

Brig. Gen. Kirk Vollmecke provides the key- note address to approximately 200 people in attendance at the annual Bexar County Buffa- lo Soldiers Commemorative Ceremony Monday at the San Antonio National Cemetery. The Veterans Day event was part of San Antonio’s Celebrate America’s Military events and hon- ored the past heroes of the Buffalo Soldiers, who were comprised of former slaves, freed men and black Civil War veterans. Vollmecke is the commanding general of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Photo by Ben Gonzales METC PHARMACY TECHNICIANS PAGES 12-13 PAGE 2 NEWS LEADER NOVEMBER 15, 2013 FORT SAM HOUSTON U.S. Army South welcomes Chilean A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING – JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO – FORT SAM HOUSTON

Editorial Staff JBSA/502nd Air Base Wing delegation for army-to-army staff talks Commander Brig. Gen. Robert D. LaBrutta By Eric Lucero programs and areas of stability in the region. JBSA/502nd ABW Army South Public Affairs mutual interest and assist- As a result, U.S. forces’ Public Affairs Director ed partner nation armies capabilities have also im- Todd G. White U.S. Army South hosted in areas of modernization proved by gaining lessons JBSA-FSH Public Affairs Officer a delegation of Chilean and reform. learned from the Chilean Karla L. Gonzalez army leaders to its head- The U.S. Army has en- army in peacekeeping Managing Editor quarters at Joint Base San gaged in annual bilateral and disaster response Steve Elliott Antonio-Fort Sam Hous- staff talks with the Chilean operations. ton Nov. 5-6 to finalize a army for the past eight “Chile has quickly Associate Editor L. A. Shively course of action that will years. Army South, on emerged as a true regional see the two armies engage behalf of the U.S. Army, leader in terms of econom- Writer/Editor in more than 50 events conducts the staff talks ic, social, diplomatic and Lori Newman scheduled to be conducted with the Chilean army. military power,” Salinas Layout Artist over the next two years. “We seek opportunities said. “We want to assist in Joe Funtanilla Brig. Gen. Orlando to work together in order strengthening Chile’s posi- Salinas, Army South dep- Photo by Eric Lucero to improve our interoper- tion as a regional leader News Leader office: uty commanding general, Members of the Chilean army delegation look over downtown San An- ability and capabilities as and we will support its 2080 Wilson Way joined Chilean Brig. Gen. tonio during UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter ride Nov. 7. The Chilean partners to address com- efforts to help the other Building 247, Suite 211 Guido Montini, the director delegation visited Texas to participate in the army-to-army staff talks mon challenges,” Salinas nations of Latin America Fort Sam Houston of logistics for the Chilean between U.S. Army South and the Chilean army Nov. 5-7. said. “The work we do as they deal with these Texas 78234-5004 army and head of the during staff talks will serve 210-221-2030 DSN 471-2030 Chilean delegation, and one of the U.S. Army’s meaningful.” to focus those efforts and See CHILE, P21 Chilean Brig. Gen. Luis most important and The talks served as a make them much more News Leader Advertisements: Chamorro, the commander valued partners in the forum for strategic-level productive.” Prime Time of the Chilean Army Avia- hemisphere,” Salinas said. discussion between the The staff talks have COMBINED FEDERAL Military Newspapers tion Brigade, during the “We share common core two armies and enhanced been instrumental in CAMPAIGN 2203 Hackberry closing ceremony of the values and vital interests, army-to-army contacts enhancing the interoper- San Antonio, TX 78210 army-to-army staff talks which makes our coop- and mutual understanding, ability and cooperation be- POINTS OF 210-534-8848 Nov. 6. erative efforts important provided insights concern- tween the two armies with CONTACT “The Chilean army is and our relationship more ing specific U.S. Army the intent is to increase News Leader email: usaf.jbsa.502-abw.mbx. The 2013 Combined Federal [email protected] Did you know? Animals in the Quadrangle Campaign has been extended This Air Force newspaper is an authorized and now runs through Jan. 15, publication for members of the Department of 2014. The points of contact for Defense. Contents of the News Leader are not By Staff Sgt. Corey Baltos to the U.S. Army. Initially, the birds were rare white ones, call the Joint Base San Antonio are: necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. government or Department of Army North Public Affairs Some say the animals ducks and chickens – Quadrangle home,” said Defense. It is published weekly by the 502nd were brought in so the peacocks were introduced Adam Quintero, who has Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio- Fort Sam Houston Public Affairs Office, 2080 Did you know that Apache chief would feel around 1916. worked as the Quad- 502nd Air Base Wing: Wilson Way, Building 247, Suite 211, Fort Sam deer, peacocks and other more at home; others In 1967, after living rangle animal caretaker 221-4321 Houston, Texas 78234-5004; 210-221-2030, DSN 471-2030. Printed circulation is 10,000. animals have called the say he did not want to in the Quadrangle for since 1970. In years past, 671-6705 Everything advertised in this publication shall historic Quadrangle eat the Soldier’s food more than 75 years, the other animals, including be made available for purchase, use or patron- home for more than 100 because of the taste and/ animals were determined wild turkeys, an alligator, 502nd Mission Support Group: age without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 221-1844 national origin, age, marital status, physical years? or fear of poisoning and by U.S. Fifth Army to be swans and rabbits have handicap, political affiliation, or any other non- 221-2207 merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If While no one knows therefore demanded historically significant called the Quadrangle a violation or rejection of this equal opportu- nity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the for sure how or why fresh meat. and declared historical home. 802nd MSG: printer shall refuse to print advertising from the animals first came The first substantiated property. However, the For more information 671-2528 that source until the violation is corrected. 671-5511 The editorial content of this publication is the to the Quad, the most proof of deer living in Center of Military History on Fort Sam Houston responsibility of the Director of Public Affairs. famous story is that their the Quadrangle was in decided the animals were history, visit the Fort The News Leader is published by Prime Time, 902nd MSG: Inc., Military Newspapers, 2203 Hackberry, arrival coincided with the Dec. 15, 1890 issue not to be considered his- Sam Houston Museum 652-3797 San Antonio, Texas 78210, (210) 534-8848, a Geronimo’s arrival in of the San Antonio Daily torical property in 2008. at the U.S. Army North 652-6915 private firm in no way connected with the U.S. government, under exclusive written contract 1886. Geronimo was held Light. Birds also joined “Currently, deer, (Fifth Army) Quadrangle 652-3088 with the 502nd Air Base Wing and JBSA-Fort at the Quadrangle for six the deer around this time geese, chickens, hawks when it reopens in the Sam Houston Public Affairs Office. The civilian printer is responsible for commercial adver- weeks after surrendering as permanent residents. and peacocks, including early spring. tising. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Joint Base San Antonio Joint Base San Antonio Air Force. Stories and photos for publica- http://www.facebook.com/JointBaseSanAntonio http://www.twitter.com/JBSA_Official http://www.jbsa.af.mil tion consideration may be e-mailed to usaf. [email protected] Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston http://www.samhouston.army.mil/pao by close of business Friday. http://www.facebook.com/JBSAFortSamHouston http://www.twitter.com/JBSAFSH NOVEMBER 15, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 3 News Briefs 502nd Air Base Wing Pride Day promotes North New Braunfels Avenue South Gate Now Open Weekdays The North New Braunfels Avenue installation stewardship, teamwork, camaraderie South Gate (near Grayson Street) is open for inbound and outbound traffic By Lori Newman Defense has impacted from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through JBSA-Fort Sam Houston many installation sup- Friday. Public Affairs port services such as grass cutting and janito- Casualty Assistance Service members rial services that are Center Moving and civilian employ- provided to the JBSA The Casualty Assistance Center ees paused from their community. located at 2484 Stanley Rd., build- daily routines Nov. 8 and Pride Day is a way to ing 2263, room 200 will relocate grabbed hoes, rakes and promote cleanliness, en- to 2414 Stanley Rd., building clippers to help clean up hance appearance and 131, second floor, Tuesday. Phone landscaping and beau- ensure good stewardship numbers remain the same, 221- tify areas around 502nd of all the 502nd ABW 1702/1780/0051/0613/1137. Air Base Wing facilities facilities. throughout Joint Base Staff Sgt. Alfredo Flu Vaccination Clinic Update San Antonio. Miranda-Rosales, non- Flu vaccinations are still available Because of the commissioned officer at Military and Family Readiness, grounds and custodial in charge of the 502nd building 2797, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. service reductions that Air Base Wing’s Com- today, Wednesday and Nov. 22, as well have been implemented manders Action Group, as Dec. 4, 11, 13 and 18. Starting as a result of sequestra- thought the event was a Monday, shots will also be given at the tion’s severe impacts on Photo by Lori Newman huge success. San Antonio Military Medical Center on installation support re- Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing commander, prunes the “It was nice to take the first floor by the information desk sources, members of the bushes in front of building 247, the 502nd Air Base Wing headquarters, during Pride Day. a break from our daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Monday 502nd Air Base Wing routines and come to- until Dec. 16. It will also be available and the mission support commander. “I am for their work and ties,” the general said. gether as an organiza- Dec. 6 and Dec. 20. The shots are groups throughout JBSA proud and honored to dedication. “This effort not only tion to do something available for all active duty service participated in the first- be part of this team “No matter what it is, shows through actions like this across JBSA,” members, retirees, civilians, family ever 502nd Air Base who understands today’s no matter the resource the pride that we have Miranda-Rosales said. members, volunteers and children 6 Wing Pride Day, cleaning environment and works constraints we are in our installation, but it “I love these types months and above. areas both inside and together in taking care under, we must continue also reinforces the team- of events because they outside their facilities. of the grounds and to develop innovative work and camaraderie always promote cama- MICC Change of Command “What a great day,” facilities we’re so fortu- ideas … and return to that is built into every raderie and unit cohe- Command of the Mission and said Brig. Gen. Robert nate to inhabit.” ‘old school’ thinking on member of our organi- siveness. I’m looking Installation Contracting Command will LaBrutta, 502nd Air LaBrutta praised the how we can continue to zation by participating in forward to doing it change hands at 10 a.m. Dec. 2 at the Base Wing and JBSA members of the wing make installation stew- an event like this.” again.” Quadrangle. Brig. Gen. Kirk Vollmecke ardship an important Reduced funding relinquishes command to Col. Jeffrey part of our responsibili- in the Department of See PRIDE DAY, P16 Gabbert, who has been selected for promotion to brigadier general. Gabbert was the special assistant to the Army Contracting Command commanding general at Redstone Arsenal, Ala. Vollmecke departs for an assignment as the deputy for acquisition and systems management at the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology in Washington, D.C.

JBSA-FSH Visual Information Changes Ordering Process Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Visual Information no longer uses the Visual Information Ordering Site as the primary method for ordering VI services. The Air Force Form 833 is Photo by Olivia Mendoza required for all service requests and A firefighter from the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Photo by Olivia Mendoza Fire Department took part in Pride Day by trimming tree limbs and Civilian workers from the 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron pressure wash the loading dock at building See NEWS BRIEFS, P6 cleaning up the areas around the fire house. 4189 during Pride Day. PAGE 4 NEWS LEADER NOVEMBER 15, 2013 Command post exercise tests Army North’s response capability By Staff Sgt. Corey Baltos continuity of operations, section tracked where this for real, it’s a whole one knows the people in they do and how to ac- Army North Public Affairs defense support of civil and how many troops lot easier when every- the other sections, what complish the mission.” authorities and chemi- were moving around the As the Army service cal, biological, radiologi- homeland. component command cal and nuclear plan- “Working together in and joint force land ning,” he added. one room, seeing each component command The exercise featured other every day, makes to U.S. Northern Com- the combined efforts of it easier to get answers mand, U.S. Army North most of Army North’s during the exercise – (Fifth Army) plays a staff sections working and it will make ev- key supporting role together in the Current erything (simpler) if during catastrophic Operations and Integra- we have to do this for events in the homeland. tion Center. real,” Rdiall said. ARNORTH practiced “The scenarios in While the tasks may those response capa- the exercise have to seem difficult, working bilities Oct. 28 through be realistic,” said Lt. together in the current Nov. 5 during an annual Col. Michael Brough, operations and integra- command post exercise. operations center team tion center made the The purpose of the leader. “We have to be job easier for the team- exercise was to plan prepared and have a mates because help was and conduct operations plan to support relief always nearby. that take into account efforts.” “When we come to- less likely possibilities, Sgt. Dustin Rdiall gether for these exercis- but which still need to and other members of es, we get reintroduced be prepared for due to the Army North finance to the people who work Photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Baltos their potential sever- section tracked the in the different sections Daryl Kinman (left), poses a question as Roger Bass listens and writes notes during their preview of the ity, said Lt. Col. Philip notional “money” being and practice the skills commander’s update brief slides Oct. 30 as they prepare for the actual briefing. The commander’s update Halliburton, Army North spent to move troops needed in a real world brief is intended to bring the commanding general, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), or his representative, up exercise planner. and supplies. Mean- event,” Brough said. to speed on new developments taking place during the exercise. Kinman serves as the deputy, Army North “We also incorporated while, the personnel “When we have to do training section; Bass serves as the chief of land operations, Army North. NOVEMBER 15, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 5 Akeroyd to launch sickle cell blood donor program

By Mark Salcedo 100,000 Americans. It threatening complications ASBP Blood Donor Recruiter affects people of many as sickled cells block ethnic groups to include blood flow damaging tis- To help provide a African-Americans, His- sue and organs leading to healthy blood supply for panics, people of Mediter- strokes, heart attacks and all the patients treated at ranean and Middle East- other medical complica- the San Antonio Military ern descent and Asians. tions. Medical Center, the Ak- However, it is most com- In order to treat eroyd Blood Donor Center mon in African-Americans the disease, sickle cell will be launching a new and Hispanics. patients often require sickle cell blood donor With sickle cell disease, multiple blood transfu- program. the body’s bone marrow sions over their lifetime, Normal red blood cells flow freely in a Graphics courtesy of National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Aimed at raising creates abnormal he- which means that hav- blood vessel. The insert image shows a Abnormal, sickled red blood cells blocking blood flow in a blood awareness and increas- moglobin, called Hemo- ing blood donors with cross-section of a normal red blood cell vessel. The insert image shows a cross-section of a sickle cell ing blood donations in the globin S. This abnormal the same blood type and with normal hemoglobin. with abnormal (sickle) hemoglobin forming abnormal strands. ethnically diverse military hemoglobin causes the racial background can community, the program red blood cells to change be critical during their tients,” said Andrea Laws, we can determine what procedure are often used will target active duty shape forming a “sickle or treatment. Additionally, a registered nurse with blood group antigens are to treat worsening anemia service members, fam- crescent” shape and limit- antigens – proteins and the SAMMC cellular and carried on a patient’s red and life-threatening com- ily members and federal ing the cell’s survival to sugars attached to the aphaeresis section. “This blood cells before their plications. Routine blood civilians on Joint Base about 10 to 20 days. red cells – forming other can equate to thousands first transfusion,” Laws transfusions replenish the San Antonio-Fort Sam Because the bone mar- blood groups can cause of transfusions over a added. “Then, we can body’s normal hemoglobin Houston. row cannot keep up with additional complications person’s life time. match them specifically to increasing oxygen levels, According to the Na- red cell and hemoglo- for patients with sickle “In addition, patients the blood products.” treat acute chest syn- tional Heart, Lung and bin production, patients cell disease. might receive antigen Treatment for sickle drome and help prevent Blood Institute, sickle cell develop an anemia known “We can transfuse 10 positive units of blood cell patients also includes strokes. disease is an inherited as sickle cell anemia. to 12 units of blood every which may cause antibod- medications, but routine “As sickle cell patients blood disorder that affects Patients with sickle cell four to eight weeks into ies to be formed to the blood transfusions or a an estimated 70,000 to anemia can suffer life- each of our sickle cell pa- donor’s blood. It is best if red blood cell exchange See AKEROYD, P20 PAGE 6 NEWS LEADER NOVEMBER 15, 2013 News Briefs Continued from P3 JBSA-Fort Sam Houston information technology can be downloaded at http://www.jbsa. af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD- community plans for infrastructure upgrade 120614.pdf. Call 221-5453 for more information. By Lt. Col. Christopher Barry be a tenfold increase was appreciative of 106th Signal Brigade in bandwidth and lay the participation of the Self-Help Service Unavailable the ground work for a IT community and its at JBSA-FSH Visual Information Joint Base San Anto- network which will al- leadership as “they were Due to budget constraints, Joint nio-Fort Sam Houston low for faster and more able to make us better Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is about to undergo a reliable video teleconfer- through their inquiries Visual Information no longer offers first-of-its-kind informa- ences and Voice Over and suggestions.” self-help services. For a list of services tion technology transfor- Internet Protocol phone “We have some of provided, visit http://www.jbsa.af.mil/li- mation. calls, among other high the most technically brary/multimedia.asp or call 221-5453. The JBSA-FSH Net- bandwidth-services. competent and flexible work Enterprise Center, JBSA-FSH is the first IT professionals in the Hip and Knee Replacements 106th Signal Brigade stop in this effort as the industry involved in this The San Antonio Military Medical and Installation Informa- 106th Signal Brigade project,” said Dennis Center Orthopedic Service has hip tion Infrastructure Mod- and the rest of 7th Sig- Garrison, NEC deputy and knee replacements available for ernization Program office nal Command (Theater) director. “I am confi- all TRICARE beneficiaries, including presented a Rehearsal are about to install an Photo by Lt. Col. Stephen E. Dawson dent that – through our patients over the age of 65. Ask your of Concept Drill at the information superhigh- Lt. Col. Kevin Litwhiler, 106th Signal Brigade S-3, runs through partnerships with the primary care provider for a referral to Army Reserve Center way at all stateside scenarios to demonstrate response to specific challenges expected Army units on post, the the SAMMC orthopedic clinic. For more Oct. 30 to demonstrate Army installations which in the modernization. 502nd Communications information, call 916-6386. plans for a sweeping will be the largest effort Squadron, I3MP and our upgrade to the IT infra- of this type in more than all the other installations questions. brigade headquarters – Security And Policy Review structure. a decade. that follow.” “It was important to we will be successful in Members of the 502nd Air Base JBSA-FSH will receive “It starts right here at The NEC invited chief get the feedback from laying the ground work Wing preparing a speech or document new IT network switches Fort Sam and all eyes information officer/G6 our customers,” said Lt. for the future, to include for public release on defense-related for all buildings, about are on us,” said. Col. Jay representatives from all Col. Kevin Litwhiler, bri- making our networks subjects must contact the Joint Base 1,300 switches in total. K. Chapman, 106th Sig- major units on JBSA- gade S-3. “They are the more joint, faster and San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston These switches are the nal Brigade commander, Fort Sam Houston for ones that are ultimately more secure.” public affairs office at 221-1099. The devices that bring the in explaining the impor- the ROC Drill to show going to realize the Work began this appropriate authorities must review network services to the tance of an integrated the IT customers the impacts of our efforts. month and should be material relating to the plans, policies, desktop for the majority team between Brigade, plan for the switch “We are intent on being completed by April programs or operations of the Depart- of users on post. NEC and JBSA-FSH mis- replacement, as well as sure that it is a positive 2014, Garrison said. For ment of Defense or U.S. Government The end result of this sion partners. “The work give the representatives experience for them.” more information, call before presentation or publication. For switch replacement will we do here will inform an opportunity to ask Litwhiler said he 466-2852. JBSA-Lackland, call 671-2908 and for JBSA-Randolph, call 652-4410.

Straight Talk Line Joint Base San Antonio water restrictions now at Stage II For current, automated information By Aaron Farmer aquifer levels and spring of 3-8 a.m. and 8-10 the San Antonio Water It is everyone’s re- during a natural disaster, crisis or 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron flows are adequately p.m. once per week. System and the Edwards sponsibility to conserve emergency, call the local Straight Talk maintained. • Watering with drip Aquifer Authority, but water on JBSA and in Line at 466-4630 for Joint Base San The Joint Base San All JBSA personnel irrigation is allowed both outside organiza- the surrounding com- Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, 671-6397 Antonio Civil Engineer are asked to continue to from 7-11 a.m. and 7-11 tions often delay chang- munities. at JBSA-Lackland or 652-7469 at has declared Stage II comply with the water p.m. on any day. ing stages due to specific Water waste and JBSA-Randolph. water use restrictions in conservation measures • Watering with a rules and regulations leaks on JBSA should be accordance with the cur- from Stage I in addition hand-held hose is al- they follow. reported to the local civil Commander’s Action Line rent JBSA Critical Period to the following: lowed any time on any There is a possibility engineering customer The Commander’s Action Line Management Plan and • Landscape watering day. that JBSA could re-enter service desk for action. exists to address issues that have not Biological Opinion issued with an irrigation sys- • Government ve- Stage III or further When in surround- been resolved through the chain of by the U.S. Fish and tem, sprinkler or soaker hicles are allowed to be reduce its restrictions ing communities, report command or an appropriate agency. Wildlife Service Nov. 6. hose is allowed once washed twice per month. to Stage I this fall or waste and leaks to the Leave a point of contact name and The biological opinion every week from 7-11 JBSA personnel winter, but it will likely local municipal water telephone number or email address. To limits JBSA’s water draw a.m. and 7-11 p.m. on should not confuse the maintain Stage II water utility. submit, email the public affairs office from the Edwards Aqui- your designated water- JBSA water restrictions restrictions until the For more informa- at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston at usaf. fer in order to protect ing day. with those of the sur- spring. tion, the Critical Period jbsa.502-abw.mbx.fsh-public-affairs- eight endangered species • Irrigation of athletic rounding communities. Continue to check the Management Plan is [email protected]; JBSA-Lackland at that live in the aqui- fields is permitted only Currently, the JBSA Criti- JBSA website, newspa- available online at http:// [email protected] and at fer and its associated as required to maintain cal Period Management pers and other media www.jbsa.af.mil/shared/ JBSA-Randolph at randolphpublicaf- springs. These species the turf viability and Plan trigger levels are outlets for updates to media/document/AFD- [email protected]. can only survive when safety between the hours the same as those of JBSA water restrictions. 130809-013.pdf NOVEMBER 15, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 7 PAGE 8 NEWS LEADER NOVEMBER 15, 2013 CELEBRATE AMERICA’S Fort Sam Houston honors retiring Soldiers MILITARY SLICES INTO GOLF TOURNEY

U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) Command Sgt. Maj. Hu Rhodes (center) checks his shot before putting during the Celebrate America’s Military “Birdies for the Brave” Golf Tournament Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Christopher DeHart Nov. 4 at the Fellow Soldiers and family members honored 10 Soldiers for their dedicated service to the nation during the monthly retirement TPC San Anto- ceremony Oct. 31 at the Quadrangle. Brig. Gen. Jason Evans, deputy commanding general and chief of staff for Installation nio golf course. Management Command presided. The retirees are (from left): Col. John Cook, 32nd Medical Brigade; Lt. Col Jennie Irizarry, U.S. Standing behind Army Medical Command; Lt. Col. Andrea Jackson, Brooke Army Medical Center; Maj. Ivan Rocourt, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army); Rhodes are two Capt. Robert Skinner, Fort Bliss, Texas; Capt. Marvin Johnson II, 187th Medical Battalion; 1st Sgt. John Buford, Fort Hood, Texas; of his team- Master Sgt. Andres Rosalez, 106th Signal Brigade; Sgt. 1st Class Irether Gaines, 502nd Mission Support Group and Sgt. 1st Class mates, Justin Christopher Edwards, Warrior Transition Battalion. Woodhouse Photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Baltos (left), Humana Insurance Company, and Col. Greg Maxton, deputy commander One of the best things just for poor service. for operations, U.S. Army South. CAM 2013, an annual event Did you about ICE is that people can It takes 5 minutes or sponsored by the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce to recognize and thank the military community, ran through Wednesday and let service providers know less to submit a comment featured several events around San Antonio. know? when they do a great job, not at http://ice.disa.mil. NOVEMBER 15, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 9 Overnight construction continues at North Walters Street Gate

Overnight work continues at the Road, is being used as the detour until North Walters Street entry control Nov. 25, when traffic will be routed point. This work is being done be- to the N. New Braunfels ECP until tween 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Monday remaining work on the Walters Gate through Friday. The Jadwin Gate ECP barrier systems is completed. For at Interstate 35, just south of Coliseum more information, call 466-2669. PAGE 10 NEWS LEADER NOVEMBER 15, 2013 NOVEMBER 15, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 11 CCAF grants METC full affiliation status By Lisa Braun or instruct at METC.” Medical Education and Training Weis explained that Campus Public Affairs “METC’s institutional affiliation with CCAF The Medical Education ensures that each of our and Training Campus has graduates can apply their attained “full institutional CCAF credits awarded affiliation” status within through METC’s accredit- the Community College ed programs toward civil- of the Air Force system. ian degree programs.” The affiliation became Air Force schools and Additionally, instruc- effective July 10. serving 212 total force tional staffs at METC The largest commu- education service offices are able to complete an nity college in the world, around the world. instructional certification CCAF is a federally-char- The benefit of full af- and/or the Instructional tered, degree-granting filiation with CCAF affects Systems Development institution serving more both METC students and Certification. than 307,000 active duty, staff, said Air Force Col. Becoming a fully af- Guard, and Reserve en- Karen Weis, METC Dean filiated school within listed Air Force students of Academics. the CCAF system means at any given time. “METC’s affiliation METC has met all stan- Additionally, it is the with CCAF ensures col- dards of the Southern only school of its kind lege credits are available Association of Colleges within the Department of for Soldiers, Sailors, Ma- and Schools, or SACS, the Defense, partnering with rines, Airmen and Coast more than 106 affiliated Guardsmen who attend See METC, P16 PAGE 12 NOVEMBER 15, 2013 pharmacy program teaches technical skills, customer service

By Lori Newman mock patients we basically anatomy and physiology; METC JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Public Affairs give the students that tough mathematics; therapeutics and day here (at METC) when it’s compounding. (Editor’s Note: This is the a controlled environment,” Students are taught how fourth in a series of articles explained Cmdr. Mathew the body’s major organ highlighting the consolidated Garber, Navy service lead for systems work, what diseases enlisted medical training the pharmacy program. “The could affect them and what programs offered by the Medi- students don’t always know drugs will make them work cal Education and Training the right answer, but that’s again. Campus at Joint Base San the whole point.” “We can’t tell them what Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.) “We train them to a very a bronchial dilator is if they high standard, so they are don’t know what a bronchial How often do I need to take prepared for what’s ahead,” is,” Garber said. this medicine? Do I need to said Lt. Col. Leslie Walthall, “We go through all the take this with food? Will this the Army service lead for the different organ systems and medication make me sleepy? pharmacy program. “It’s a investigate the top drugs. Can I take this if I’m preg- very rigorous program. Our We don’t do 3,000 drugs in nant? students live, breathe and this program, but we do go These are just a few of the eat pharmacy for an intense through 700 or 800 that rep- questions students in the Med- period of time.” resent the major medication ical Education and Training Phase one of the program classes.” Campus Pharmacy Technician/ is 12 weeks long, combining Students not only learn Specialist Program are bom- classroom study and hands-on technical skills, they also barded with at the outpatient learning. learn customer service skills pharmacy windows, along The Soldiers, Sailors, Air- by practicing outpatient with other people grumbling: men and Coastguardsmen pharmacy operations utiliz- “Why is this taking so long? learn the major disciplines of ing a 12-window pharmacy I’ve been waiting for an hour. pharmacy operations includ- equipped with all the technol- Can’t you move any faster?” ing administration and sup- ogy they will encounter once “By using pharmacists ply; inpatient and outpatient they graduate the program. and techs at the windows as pharmacy operations; human Students must process pre-

Airman Maria Rodriguez (center) practices her medi- cation counseling technique on Airman Kari Szaf- ran (right) while Airman 1st Class Ty Schaar (left) supervises during the Pharmacy Out- patient Course at the Medical Educa- Photos by Lori Newman tion and Training Navy Hospitalman Sujan Rai and fellow Sailors scrub in prior to donning the remainder of Campus. their protective garments and entering the intervenous infusion laboratory as part of the Inpatient Pharmacy Program at the Medical Education and Training Campus. PAGE 12 NOVEMBER 15, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 13 pharmacy program teaches technical skills, customer service

Soldiers organize the material and medications needed to prepare interve- Pvt. Simonique Burns transfers newly compounded simple syrup to be used in a medi- Coast Guard Health Services Technician 3rd Class nous infusions. Soldier, Sailors and Airmen are trained in a USP 797 clean cation mixture. Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen are trained to create complicated medica- Brittany Dykes verifies the measurements of an in- room as part of the curriculum for the Inpatient Pharmacy Program at the tions from other ingredients as part of the METC compounding pharmacy laboratory. gredient used to compound medication in the phar- Medical Education and Training Campus. macy compounding laboratory as instructor Staff Sgt. Clayton Anderson looks on.

scriptions, using the Composite Services Technician 3rd Class tions may not be readily avail- ing, Army and Navy students a nurse or physician’s assistant. Health Care System, the elec- Brittany Dykes. “Customer able. must complete an additional 3 It’s been a great course so far.” tronic medical records system service is a very big part of the “If the (local) pharmacy 1/2 weeks of advanced service After the students complete used throughout the Depart- job. It’s realistic and it’s better doesn’t have a medication, they specific training followed by five their training and clinical rota- ment of Defense. training for actually being in the can usually order it and have it weeks of clinical rotation. tions they are eligible to take “They also get hands-on field.” the next day,” Garber said. “In The advanced training is the Pharmacy Technician Certi- experience in pharmacy auto- Inpatient pharmacy opera- the military sometimes, you’re required for the Soldiers and fication Board exam. mation as well,” Walthall said. tions allow students to experi- in locations where you can’t Sailors because they may deploy The average national pass “We have robotic systems that ence working with medications order stuff and get it the next to remote locations around the rate for the PTCB exam is about dispense the medication.” under ventilation hoods just day. So we train students fairly world where there may not be a 70 percent. However, for METC “Within our lab we have all as they would in a labora- extensively in compounding.” pharmacist to guide them. students the average pass rate the major types of robotics that tory. Instructors evaluate each Airman Crystal Moody said The Army students also is 86 percent on the exam. are used out there. So we can student’s sterile technique to pharmacy was something she must complete a 72-hour field “The training students receive give students good experience make sure that chances for was interested in coming out of training exercise at JBSA-Camp here is at a higher level and with what they are going to be contamination are minimized. high school, going into college Bullis. that’s why you see the better using (in the field),” said Garber. They are also assessed on their but didn’t get the opportunity to Air Force students also pass rates on the certification The students must also ability to select the best fluid, pursue it. Joining the Air Force complete three weeks of clinical exam,” Garber said. explain how to take the medi- concentration and flow rate for allowed Moody to pursue her rotation, followed by 18 months The METC pharmacy pro- cations, what the possible side the medication. dream. of on-the-job training. gram is accredited by the Amer- effects may be and how the “Therapeutics is the study Army Pvt. Simonique Burns’ The Coast Guard does on- ican Society of Health System medications may react when of therapeutic uses and effects reason for choosing the phar- the-job training before they Pharmacists and students are taken with certain foods or of drugs on the body,” Clay ex- macy program was more enter the pharmacy technician eligible to receive up to 39 col- other drugs. plained. “That tends to be one personal. program, but they also complete lege credits. “The instructors throw dif- of the hardest series of classes “I want to be the person three weeks of clinical rotation. “The ultimate goal is that on ferent scenarios at the students in the program.” behind the scenes that helps my Hospitalman Joshua Adams ‘day one,’ when they walk into to prepare them for what they Another skill the service sister (because she is ill). I want decided on the pharmacy a pharmacy they are an asset to may encounter when they are members learn is compounding to be the person making the program because he wants to that pharmacy.” in a real pharmacy,” said Navy or building drugs. This doesn’t drugs and IV bags she needs,” further his career in the Navy. “We produce a very high Capt. Derrik Clay, department occur a lot in the civilian world Burns said. “You are actually “It will open a lot of doors for caliber, well trained force able chair, Ancillary Services. anymore but it is important saving someone’s life, in my me to go into the medical field,” to meet our country’s mission,” “I love the hands-on por- for service members who may eyes.” Adams said. “Whether I choose Walthall added. tion,” said Coast Guard Health deploy, because all the medica- After phase one of the train- to go into pharmacy or become PAGE 14 NEWS LEADER NOVEMBER 15, 2013 NOVEMBER 15, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 15 IMCOM welcomes new deputy commanding general By Jade Fulce Nichols has more than IMCOM Public Affairs 25 years experience in Department of Defense More than 200 acquisition. Army senior leaders, She has also served civilians, friends and in various engineer jobs guests gathered at Fort earlier in her career as Sam Houston Theater an engineer officer in Nov. 1 to welcome Maj. tactical engineering units. Gen. Camille Nichols to Nichols has a unique the U.S. Army Installa- distinction as a member tion Management Com- of the 1984 U.S. Olympic mand community and women’s handball team, Joint Base San Antonio. serving as manager and Nichols is the new deputy assistant coach. commanding general for “Thank you for allow- operations and chief of ing me to be a part of staff in a ceremony. your team,” Nichols said. “She was handpicked “I look forward to meet- for this position and ing and spending time we are blessed to have with all of you.” her,” said Lt. Gen. Mike Photo by Neal Snyder Nichols enlisted in Ferriter, IMCOM com- Maj. Gen. Camille Nichols is the new deputy commanding general the Army in 1975 in her manding general. for operations and chief of staff for the U.S. Army Installation Man- home town of Niagara “She knows the busi- agement Command. Falls, N.Y. In 1981, she ness of taking care of was commissioned as people. She’s knows the ments, Nichols was U.S. as program executive an engineer officer upon business of transform- Army Contracting Com- officer, Program Execu- graduation from the U.S. ing.” mand’s first command- tive Office Soldier, at Fort Military Academy at West In her previous assign- ing general and served Belvoir, Va. Point. PAGE 16 NOVEMBER 15, 2013

METC from P11 achievement is a reflec- tion of our dedicated regional accrediting body faculty and staff, and for private and state confirmation of the high supported colleges and quality curriculum METC universities throughout provides its students,” the southern region of said Rear Adm. William the . Roberts, METC comman- Getting to this point dant. “Attaining CCAF involved an intense re- accreditation is a huge view process. The CCAF step forward for METC.” affiliation team spent METC is the largest three days in August consolidation of military 2011 reviewing affiliation training in the history candidacy status for sev- of the Department of eral of the METC enlisted Defense and the largest medical technical courses medical technical educa- and touring the campus. tion institution in the “This significant world.

PRIDE DAY from P3 ABW has successfully launched this initiative “502nd ABW pride across its wing staff in appearance isn’t just agencies, groups and a one-day event, it is squadrons, LaBrutta will a continuous focus on communicate and highly keeping our installation, encourage a “JBSA-wide our home, our workplace Pride Day” to all Fort looking the best it possi- Sam Houston, Lackland, bly can on a daily basis,” and Randolph mission said Antony Person, partners with a plan 502nd Civil Engineer to make this a semi- Squadron Operations annual (fall/spring) event Flight. starting in the spring Now that the 502nd of 2014. NOVEMBER 15, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 17 PAGE 18 NEWS LEADER NOVEMBER 15, 2013 JBSA photographers tell military service story By Alex Salinas JBSA-Randolph Public Affairs

Photographers from the photo imaging divi- sions of the 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs offices at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, JBSA- Lackland and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston stay busy as their role evolves and their position is not only to document events for posterity, but to tell the Department of Defense story in order to increase Passport photos are cut into the required measurements by a 502nd public understanding. Air Base Wing photographer prior to customer delivery at Joint Base With a team of nine San Antonio-Lackland. Active-duty members and civilians who re- civilian photographers quire passport photos must have an authorized agent at their loca- and five Air Force tion’s passport office sign a work order form before scheduling a pass- military photojournalists port photo appointment. between the three loca- tions, “we have a good mix of people with many Photos by Joshua Rodriguez years of experience to Senior Airman Derek Heers, 59th Dental Training Squadron, poses during his studio appointment Nov. When requesting location photography or support the public affairs 12 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Visual Information photo studio. Head-and-shoulders por- studio portraits, an AF Form 833 must be mission,” said Dan Solis, traits, special duty assignment applicant photos and official travel passport photos are all taken by the filled out by customers and physically turned JBSA Visual Information photographers who are part of the 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs. in or emailed to their corresponding location’s chief. multimedia center workbox. Most JBSA civilian products, photographers Soldiers’ pictures per copy or digital file in photographers have had are now able to focus day,” said Richard Valdez, hand, the same day as To digitally access an AF Form 833, visit their work professionally their craft specifically to JBSA-Fort Sam Houston their appointment. http://www.jbsa.af.mil, scroll to “Library” at the published and the aver- the DOD missions within Visual Information man- In addition to loca- top of the website, click on “Multimedia,” then age time in the career JBSA.” ager. “The portraits are tion photography and click “AF Form 833” at the bottom of the page. field is more than 20 The wide range of pho- mandatory for Soldiers studio portrait work, years – some more than tographic services offered to have in their military JBSA photographers are JBSA-Fort Sam Houston 40 years. at all three locations, in records prior to being also responsible for alert Studio appointments are 7:30-11 a.m. and “We see our role as addition to the photojour- looked at for promotion.” photography that includes 12:30-2:45 p.m. Monday through Friday and photojournalists as a step nalist aspect of the job, During this past investigative assignments, contact info is usaf.jbsa.502-abw.mbx.visual- in a new direction toward includes studio portraits, quarter more than 850 which is usually at the [email protected] and 221-5453. a military multimedia on-location jobs, docu- Department of the Army request of security forces hybrid lab,” Solis said. mentation, copying, digi- photos were taken at or the Air Force Office of JBSA-Lackland Today’s role as a pho- tal imaging and self-help JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Special Investigations. Studio appointments are 8-11:30 a.m. and tographer involves not photography.” Valdez said. As the host visual 1-3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and only taking the photo- Examples of location Active-duty members information offices, the contact info is 502abw.pam.lacklandmultime- graphs, but conducting photography are award and civilians who require team provides installation [email protected] and 671-2313. interviews and posting it ceremonies, retirements, passport photos must support services to mis- to the Web within certain mission briefings and have an authorized agent sion partners at all three JBSA-Randolph time constraints. base-wide events. at their location’s pass- primary JBSA locations Studio appointments are 8-11:30 a.m. and “JBSA photographers Studio work involves port office sign a work and on average provides 1-3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and have incorporated more taking head-and- order form before sched- about 26,000 photograph- contact info is [email protected] of a storytelling aspect shoulders portraits for uling a passport photo ic products each quarter, or 652-4226. to their photography inclusion in special duty appointment. according to Solis. in recent years,” said assignment applications, While turnaround To see some of the Benjamin Faske, JBSA- official travel passports times for products vary photographic products Lackland photographer and at JBSA-Fort Sam based on the request, used to tell the story, go and mobile app lead. Houston, Department portrait appointments to one of the PA team’s JBSAFortSamHouston; JBSA photos are also “Through closer work of the Army promotion usually take about 15 four Facebook pages at http://www.facebook.com/ posted to the JBSA web- with the base newspaper photos. minutes, Solis said. http://www.facebook.com/ pages/Lackland-JBSA or site at http://www.jbsa. staffs and with the cre- “On busier days, we Customers leave their ap- JointBaseSanAntonio; http://www.facebook. af.mil. ation of new multimedia take about 15 to 20 pointment with a printed http://www.facebook.com/ com/JBSARandolph. NOVEMBER 15, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 19 Air Force leave policy allows permissive TDY to legally marry By Debbie Gildea Following a June 26 to marry because they depending on applicants’ stationed overseas may be after getting a mar- Air Force Personnel Center Supreme Court decision live in a state or country locations. The rules apply authorized up to 10 days; riage license, but before Public Affairs finding Section 3 of the where same sex marriage equally to same sex and a maximum of five for the marriage may be Defense of Marriage Act is prohibited. opposite sex couples. travel. performed. Airmen who are un- unconstitutional, Defense The Oct. 15 guidance To be eligible, Airmen The number of days For more informa- able to legally marry Department officials memo updating Air Force must be stationed more approved will be based tion about the military in the state or country implemented a plan to ex- Instruction 36-3003, than 100 miles from the on travel combined leave program and other where they are assigned tend benefits to same sex Military Leave Program, nearest location allow- with the waiting period personnel issues, visit can request permissive spouses. Airmen request- modifies Table 7, Rules ing them to be married. required by law from the myPers website at temporary duty to travel ing benefits for spouses 49 and 50, to allow Air- Airmen stationed in the the jurisdiction nearest https://mypers.af.mil. to a state where they can must present a marriage men to apply for permis- 48 contiguous United the duty location. The To review the guidance get married, according certificate. sive TDY to obtain a legal States may be authorized waiting period is the wait memo changes to AFI 36- to an Oct. 15 leave policy However, some Air- marriage, with guidelines up to seven days, which time required to obtain 3003, go to the Air Force update, Air Force Person- men and their significant and restrictions on the includes a maximum of a marriage license and publishing site at http:// nel Center officials said. others have been unable number of days allowed two travel days. Airmen the required wait time www.e-publishing.af.mil. Same-sex spouses eligible for Family and Medical Leave Act benefits By Debbie Gildea Oct. 21 Office of Person- eral agencies now define tion or who gives birth call to activate. redesignation must be Air Force Personnel Center nel Management memo- spouse as a partner in to a child, to care for a Normally employees done by the end of the Public Affairs randum. any legally recognized spouse who is a covered cannot retroactively in- second pay period after Following a June 26 marriage, regardless of service member with an voke FMLA leave entitle- their agency received the Federal employees Supreme Court decision the employee’s state of injury or illness incurred ment, but employees who OPM memo. with same-sex spouses finding Section 3 of the residency. or aggravated in the line had to use other leave For information about are now provided the Defense of Marriage Act Included in FMLA of duty on active duty, to care for a same-sex civilian benefits and other same Family and Medi- unconstitutional, OPM benefits are the right or for qualifying exigen- spouse between June 26 personnel issues, visit the cal Leave Act coverage as officials implemented to take FMLA leave to cies while a spouse is on and Oct. 21 may be able myPers website at https:// those with opposite-sex a review of guidance care for a spouse with active duty or has been to redesignate that time mypers.af.mil. spouses, according to an governing FMLA. Fed- a serious health condi- notified of an impending off as FMLA leave. That PAGE 20 NEWS LEADER NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Personal Growth and Resiliency and Family Readiness, building year olds and $65 for 5 years and Jimmy Brought Fitness Center. The backyard party, unit organizational Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:30 2797. Call 221-1681. up. Call Parent Central at 221-4871 class is free and open to all DOD ID day, or weekend getaway. Rental a.m. to 2:45 p.m., Military and Fam- for information. cardholders. Call 221-1234. items include canoes, boats, camp- ily Readiness, building 2797. Call Neanderthal Warrior Trail Run ers, camping equipment, outdoor 221-0918. The zombie edition of the annual HIRED! Apprenticeships World Climb Tower Challenge games, barbecue pits and more. Call THE GATE Neanderthal Warrior Trail Run is Nov. Program Sign up at the Jimmy Brought 221-5225. Post-Deployment Resiliency 23 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Teens 15 to 18 years old can Fitness Center for the World Climb National American Indian for Families Bullis. The run is open to military apply for the 2014 Winter Term, Jan. Tower Challenge. Call 221-1234. Horseback Riding Lessons Heritage Month Observance Tuesday, 1-3 p.m., Military and and civilians, with registration avail- 13-April 5, apprenticeship program. The Equestrian Center offers both The 14th Annual Honoring the Family Readiness, building 2797. able at http://register.iaapweb.com. If selected the teen will work within JBSA-Fort Sam Houston private and group lessons for West- Veterans Powwow is 10:30 a.m. to 4 Call 221-0946. Participants who register by Tuesday the 502nd Force Support Squadron Ticket Office ern and English style. Therapeutic p.m. Saturday at the Middle School get a T-shirt. Event fee is $20 for facilities and activities on JBSA-Fort The ticket office located in the riding lessons are also available Teen Center, building 2515, Funston Budgeting military with valid identification; $30 Sam Houston. Registration forms are Sam Houston Community Center, and taught by certified instructors. Road. Tuesday, 2-4 p.m., Military and for civilians without military ID; $20 available at Parent Central, building building 1395, Chaffee Road, is open Horses, saddles and tack for lessons Family Readiness, building 2797. per person for teams of five to 10 2797, the Youth Center, building 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through will be provided if needed. Patrons International Game Day Call 221-2380. people; and $15 per person for teams 1630 or the Middle School Teen Friday. Call 808-1378. must be at least 7 years old. Call at the Library of 11 or more. Arrival time is 6:15 Center, building 2515. Application 224-7207. Saturday, 1-6 p.m., Keith A. Family Readiness Group a.m. and the run starts at 7:30 a.m. deadline is Dec. 9. Call 221-3386. Sportsman Range Campbell Library, building 1222. Leadership Academy For more information, call 295-7710 The JBSA-Camp Bullis range is Theater Arts Program Gamers of all ages are invited. Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 or 848-2158. Computer Lab open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Children, ages 4 and up, can Gaming consoles available are Wii, a.m. to 3 p.m., Education Center. Call The computer lab is available 8 and Sunday. DOD card holders may take the stage after a long day at PS3 and XBOX 360. A variety of 221-0946. Federal Resume Writing a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday at Mili- shoot their personal pistols, rifles and school in the Theater Arts Program board games and puzzles are also Nov. 25, 9 a.m. to noon, Military tary and Family Readiness, building shotguns. Firearms must be regis- at School Age Services, building available. Call 221-4702. Interview Skills-Dress for and Family Readiness, building 2797. Call 221-2705 or 221-2418. tered at JBSA-Camp Bullis. The range 1705. The cost is $80 for a month Success 2797. Call 221-0427. may close unexpectedly because of of biweekly classes. Classes are 4-5 General Resume Writing Wednesday, 9 a.m. to noon, Mili- How We Roll weather or troop use. Range users p.m. for ages 4-6; 5-6 p.m. for ages Monday, 9 a.m.-noon, Military tary and Family Readiness, building Youth Fall Camp Registration Monday through Friday, 9-11 should call before coming out for 7-10; and 6-7 p.m. for ages 11 and and Family Readiness, build- 2797. Call 221-0349. Parents can register children a.m., Fitness Center on the Medical target practice. Call 295-7577. up. Call 221-3381. ing 2797. Call 221-0427 or now for the School Age Services and Education and Training Campus, 221-0516. 5 Love Languages for Teens Youth Services Fall Camp Nov. 25-29. the “How We Roll” program provides Hunting on JBSA-Camp Bullis Home Child Care Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., Military and Camp times for SAS will be 6 a.m.-6 parents and strollers use of the Now through Jan. 5 DOD Providers Needed Special Needs Parent Tool Kit Family Readiness, building 2797. p.m. and YS will be 6 a.m. -5 p.m. indoor track. Mondays from 9-10 cardholders can bow hunt big game Family Child Care on JBSA-Fort Tuesday, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Call 221-0349. with open recreation starting at 1 a.m., a fitness trainer is available and turkey at JBSA-Camp Bullis. Call Sam Houston is looking for family Military and Family Readiness, p.m. daily. SAS camp fees will be ac- for assistance and instruction. Call 295-7577. members interested in providing building 2797. Call 221-2962 or Safety Seat Clinic cording to fee category and YS camp 808-5709. licensed child care in their homes. 221-0600. Thursday, 1-3 p.m., JBSA-Fort fees are $60 for the week or $25 per SKIESUnlimited Classes Providers can earn additional income Sam Houston Fire Station, building day. Call 221-4871 for information. Fitness on Request Kiosk SKIESUnlimited classes for at home, full or part time. Call H.U.G.S. Playgroup 3830. Call 221-0349. The Fitness Center on the METC children ages 18 months to 18 years 221-3828. Tuesday, 9-11 a.m., Military and Youth Basketball Registration hosts an innovative group fitness include Tae Kwon Do, private piano Family Readiness, building 2797. Sponsorship Training Child and Youth basketball system including free virtual classes lessons, creative dance and ballet/ Parent Central Call 221-2380. Thursday, 2-3 p.m., Military and registration is ongoing through ranging from 20-60 minutes. Call tap. Call 221-3381 for dates and Customer Service Family Readiness, building 2797. Jan. 2. Child and Youth must have 808-5709. times. JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Parent Savings and Investing Call 221-1681. a current physical that meets the Central assists walk-in patrons from Tuesday, 9-11 a.m., Military and complete season, January through Belly Dancing Class Equipment Rentals 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parent Central is Family Readiness, building 2797. Downtown Walking Tour March. First game begins the second Come learn the art of belly The Outdoor Equipment Center located in building 2797, on Fort Call 221-2380. Nov. 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Military week in January. Cost is $45 for 3-4 dancing 6 p.m. Wednesdays at the has all the items needed for a Sam Houston. Call 221-4871.

AKEROYD from P5 red cells are removed “Sickle cell patients are Centers have joined every 57 days, or when The center is located and replaced by donor surviving longer with bet- forces to provide sickle there is a specific need at B1240 Harney Road, receive multiple transfu- red blood cells using an ter quality of life. It may cell negative units to the identified by the blood behind Budge Dental sions, they can build up automated procedure. be cheaper for the patient blood bank at SAMMC bank. Clinic on JBSA-Fort Sam excessive amounts of iron Because of the amount in the long run to keep every week. However, For more information Houston. in their liver and other of blood needed for these up with blood exchanges the Akeroyd Blood Donor or questions about how To find out more about organs. This excessive procedures – usually 10 and routine transfusion Center is encouraging ad- you can sign-up for the how you can help the iron can cause renal to 12 units – it is critical therapy with antigen neg- ditional African-American Sickle Cell Blood Donor Armed Services Blood failure, cirrhosis of the that donated blood be ative blood over multiple service members and program, please call the Program or to schedule liver and eventually liver as closely matched to hospital stays,” Laws said. family members with O- Armed Services Blood an appointment to donate, failure,” Laws said. “Red the patient’s blood type “We have the potential to positive blood to donate. Program blood donor please visit http://www. blood cell exchange pro- to include ethnic back- be proactive and preemp- The Akeroyd Blood recruiter directly at 295- militaryblood.dod.mil. For cedures can minimize the ground and other blood tive, rather than reac- Donor Center is building a 4655/4989. more information, visit amount of iron build up group antigens. If not, tive. More minority blood database of blood donors Walk-in donors are http://www.facebook.com/ and remove damaged red the patient may develop donors are needed.” who have been tested and welcome at the Akeroyd militaryblood, http://www. cells.” complications to antibod- The Joint Base San identified as sickle cell Blood Donor Center be- flickr.com/militaryblood During a red cell ies against the antigens in Antonio-Lackland and trait negative. Each donor tween 7:30 a.m. and noon and http://www.twitter. exchange, the patient’s the donated blood. Akeroyd Blood Donor is encouraged to donate Monday through Friday. com/militaryblood. NOVEMBER 15, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 21

Female Soccer Players Needed Suite 201. Call 521-7273 for more duty, Reserve, National Guard and All female Department of information. retired sergeants major are invited Chapel Worship Schedule Defense ID card holders and family and encouraged to attend. Call PROTESTANT SERVICES Building 2200, 2301 Wilson Way members are eligible to participate Teen Survivors Group 539-1178. Sundays 11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday in the Joint Base San Antonio adult A teen survivors’ group has Main Post (Gift) Chapel Saturday women’s soccer team, which will been created for teens who have Foster a Puppy Building 2200, 1605 Wilson Way Main Post (Gift) Chapel 4:45 p.m. - Reconciliation play in the Women’s Soccer Asso- been victims of sexual trauma. The The Department of Defense 8 and 11 a.m. - Traditional Warrant Officer Association 5:30 p.m. - Evening Mass Meeting ciation of San Antonio. Games will group’s goal is to help teens learn dog breeding program needs Dodd Field Chapel Building 1721, 5584 Dodd Blvd. Sunday The Lone Star Silver Chapter be played Sundays at the S.T.A.R. and talk about sexual abuse in a families to foster puppies for three 8:30 a.m. - Samoan 8 a.m. - Morning Mass, AMEDD of the U.S. Army Warrant Officer complex located off Interstate 35. safe environment and help survi- months. Potential foster families 10:30 a.m. - Gospel 8:30 a.m. - Morning Mass, BAMC Association will meet at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $60 per season per player vors connect to others who have need time and patience to raise Army Medical Department 9:30 a.m. - Morning Mass, MPC Monday at the Longhorn Cafe, 1003 for active duty members and $80 been in similar situations. Females a puppy age 12 weeks to six Regimental Chapel 11:30 a.m. - Morning Mass, BAMC Rittiman Road. All active duty, for non-active duty. Call 412-721- from 13 to 17 years of age who months, a stimulating and safe Building 1398, 3545 Garden Ave. 12:30 p.m. - Morning Mass, DFC retired, Reserve, National Guard 1061 for more information. are currently attending individual home environment and a desire to 9:20 a.m. - 32nd Medical Brigade warrant officers and family mem- psychotherapy are encouraged to help raise a military working dog. Contemporary Service JEWISH SERVICES bers of current or retired warrant Women’s Survivor Group attend. A therapist’s recommenda- Call 671-3686. 11 a.m.- Contemporary “Cross- 8 p.m. - Jewish Worship, officers are invited. Call 475-2565 A women’s survivor group tion is required. The group meets roads” Friday, MPC for more information. has been created for women who from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Brooke Army Medical 8:30 p.m. - Oneg Shabbat, have experienced sexual trauma. the Rape Crisis Center group room Center Chapel Friday, MPC Red Bud Isle Walk The goal is to increase survivors’ at 7500 U.S. Highway 90 West, Building 3600, The Colorado River Walkers understanding to their response to Building 2, Suite 201. Call 521- fort 3551 Roger Brooke Rd. ISLAMIC SERVICE volksmarch club is hosting a 5k victimization and the impact on 7273 for more information. freebies 10 a.m. - Traditional 1:15 p.m. - Jummah, Friday, and 10k walk Saturday starting at their lives. The group offers a safe, AMEDD the Lower Colorado River Authority, open atmosphere for discussion and Van Autreve Sergeants forsale CATHOLIC SERVICES Redbud Center Building, 3601 Lake support to facilitate understand- Major Association Daily Mass LATTER DAY SAINTS SERVICES 1 p.m. - LDS Worship, Sunday, Austin Blvd. in Austin. Walks start ing of sexual victimization and the The SMA Leon L. Van Autreve FOR SALE: Anniversary clock Brooke Army Medical Center Chapel AMEDD between 9 a.m. and noon, finish healing process. The group meets Sergeants Major Association meets with glass dome and rotating Building 3600, by 3 p.m. For information, call 6:30 - 8 p.m. Mondays at the Rape at 5 p.m. on the third Thursday of pendulum, Japanese made, 3551 Roger Brooke Rd. 11:05 a.m., Monday through Friday BUDDHIST SERVICES 512-828-1229 or visit http://www. Crisis Center group room at 7500 each month at the Longhorn Café, perfect condition, $50 obo. Call Main Post (Gift) Chapel 1 p.m. - Buddhist Services, coloradoriverwalkers.org. U.S. Highway 90 West, building 2, 1003 Rittiman Road. All active 771-7480. Sunday, AMEDD For worship opportunities of faith groups not listed here, CHILE from P2 foreign liaison officer to please visit the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Chaplain’s website at Army South. “We have http://www.samhouston.army.mil/chaplain. challenges as well.” learned much from par- In addition to the staff ticipating in multinational talks, working sessions, exercises. In addition, we Weekly Weather Watch Montini and Chamorro hope to share our experi- Nov 15 Nov 16 Nov 17 Nov 18 Nov 19 Nov 20 attended a luncheon in ences related to natural downtown San Antonio disasters like earthquakes San Antonio hosted by the Rotary Club and floods.” Texas 76° 80° 85° 76° 60° 52° Nov. 6. The luncheon With its highly capable Partly Cloudy Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Sunny Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy was part of San Antonio’s military and law enforce- 43rd Annual Celebrate ment agencies serving as Kabul America’s Military celebra- models of professionalism Afghanistan 58° 60° 60° 62° 63° 62° tions and marked the first Photo by Eric Lucero in the region, the Chilean Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny time Chilean army leaders The Chilean army delegation receives a briefing on the AH-64 army plays a vital role in (Source: The Weather Channel at www.weather.com) attended an official San Apache helicopter while in Austin Nov. 7. The Chilean delegation enhancing security in the Antonio Chamber of Com- visited Texas to participate in the army-to-army staff talks between region. merce event. U.S. Army South and the Chilean army Nov. 5-7. “These annual meet- This year’s talks were ings have contributed WATER CONSERVATION TIPS centered on the two have toward peace and engineers and medical greatly to building the 1. Avoid installing ornamental water features and themes of promoting prosperity throughout the professionals to part- strong relationship fountains that spray water into the air. Trickling or regional security and region.” ner nation countries for between our armies,” cascading fountains lose less water to evaporation. stability and strengthen- Specific areas of discus- training, while providing Salinas said. “Through 2. Use a commercial car wash that recycles water. ing doctrine and opera- sion included increasing services to rural com- these talks, we have an 3. Don’t buy recreational water toys that tional capacity to improve the Chilean army’s par- munities. The Chilean opportunity to develop require a constant flow of water. interoperability. ticipation in joint regional army deployed a team of a final blueprint that 4. Turn off the water while you brush “Chile is a vital part- support exercises and engineers to El Salvador to General Montini and I your teeth and save four gallons a ner for our relationship operations with the U.S. participate in BTH 2013. can confidently approve minute. That’s 200 gallons a week for a in the hemisphere,” said Army, to include engineer- “These staff talks to guide our cooperative family of four. Col. Tim Hodge, the Army ing support of Beyond the ensure the relationship security activities over 5. Buy a rain gauge to track how much rain or irrigation your South chief of international Horizon 2014 in Guate- between our countries and the next few years, im- yard receives. Check with your local water agency to see how military affairs. “These mala and the Dominican the sharing of informa- proving our capabilities much rain is needed to skip an irrigation cycle. staff talks are helpful for Republic. tion remain strong,” said as armies and reinforcing advancing the agendas BTH is an annual Chilean Col. Humberto J. our relationship as equal (Compiled by 502nd Civil Engineering Squadron) that both our nations exercise deploying military Assadi, the Chilean army’s partners.”