A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, TEXAS • Vol. 71 No. 26 • July 4, 2014

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INSIDE | Commentary 2 News 3 Community Briefs 18 What's Happening 19 Sports 20 ONLINE | http://www.jbsa.af.mil PAGE 2 commentary TALESPINNER July 4, 2014 Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland Demonstrate inspired leadership Editorial Staff Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta 502nd Air Base Wing/JBSA Commander By Lt. Col. Scott M. Foley As I read this memorandum lectively have dedicated their Commander, 802nd Security Forces in 2008, I thought how the life or even just an enlistment Todd G. White JBSA-Lackland 502nd Air Base Wing/JBSA meaning of his words captured to bettering the profession of Public Affairs Director the essence of serving and arms, their service and our hile serving in Iraq belonging to a larger cause country. Oscar Balladares JBSA-Lackland Public Affairs Chief with the Multina- than me. Keep in mind; I had Freedom has never been tional Corps-Iraq in already been serving our coun- free. We must remember the Leslie E. Finstein W Internal Communications Chief 2008, I came across a memo- try and the best Air Force in membership is larger than Managing Editor randum titled “Demonstrate the world for the last 20 years ourselves, that we collectively 671-4111 Inspired Leadership.” of my life. represent the profession of Senior Airman Krystal M. Jeffers This memorandum had a But no matter how long you arms who must up hold honor Editor profound effect on me and have served it is never too late while respecting each other, would greatly influence my Mike Joseph to refocus and strive to be a those serving and those we pro- Senior Writer leadership philosophy going better person and leader for the vide a service too. The highest forward and would be a foun- men and women you have been ethical standards must guide Jose T. Garza, III Sports/Staff Writer dation of my command of three honored to lead. I challenge our actions at all times and at security forces squadrons. I will all readers of this article with all places. Dorothy Lonas Page Design/Illustrator take a moment to summarize making that a personal goal. I believe each individual Lt. Col. Scott M. Foley it and how it has changed my Never stop learning and striving who signs on the dotted line leadership philosophy. to better yourself. and, most importantly, raises their level. Office The memorandum from the Back to 2008 … at this point their right hand and pledges For the defenders I humbly 2230 Hughes Ave. MNC-I commanding general JBSA-Lackland, Texas in time I decided right then to protect and serve our great lead, every day they are making 78236-5415 was a philosophy he imparted that “demonstrating inspired country must know that unethi- significant progress toward our 671-2908; onto all coalition forces serving leadership” would be the cal behavior and an undisci- goal of being a combat effective (fax) 671-2022 under his leadership. It spelled foundation of my leadership plined military member reduces defender team built on trust, Email: [email protected] out clearly and concisely the Commander's Action Line and commander’s intent for the our effectiveness and ability to commitment, competence and http://go.usa.gov/jhXh challenging and difficult mis- Airmen at my future assign- ensure unhindered operations. cohesion. Straight Talk: 671-6397 (NEWS) sions every Soldier, Sailor, ments, which included 96th We must treat each other, As you maintain the moral Marine and Airman in the SFS at , the general public and our high ground in this demanding For advertising information: EN Communities coalition forces were tasked to Fla.; 633rd SFS at Joint Base adversaries with dignity and environment, I remind you that P.O. Box 2171 perform as we pursued a free Langley-Eustis,Va.; and today respect as this is a necessary our conscience, family, friends San Antonio, Texas 78297 Iraq for the Iraqi people. the 802nd SFS. component in maintaining the and legal codes demand noth- 250-2440 He expected integrity, the I would, and have, continued sole care, control and custody ing less. warrior ethos and up holding to challenge my defenders to of all Joint Base San Antonio We cannot, and will never This newspaper is published by honor while respecting the dig- live on the moral high ground personnel, facilities and assets accept behavior which is legally, EN Communities, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, nity and human rights of every while ensuring we are profes- assigned. morally or ethically question- under exclusive written contract with person by his subordinates. He sional, we know our jobs and Unethical behavior does able. The moral superiority and JBSA-Lackland, Texas. This commercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an demanded the highest ethical we do our jobs. nothing but detract from our creditability of our JBSA family authorized publication for members standards at all times, including We have a philosophy here efforts. Indeed, our moral com- is too valuable a commodity to of the U.S. military services. Contents of the Talespinner are not necessarily while serving on the battlefield. in the 802nd SFS and that is pass separates us as Soldiers, squander. the official views of, or endorsed by, Some of my favorite lines of to live with honor and to leave Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Now go forth, practice dem- the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, or the Department of the the memorandum go something a legacy of excellence, as an Coast Guardsmen from our onstrating inspired leadership Air Force. like this “…our commitment to individual, team, section, flight civilian communities that we and I will see you on the high The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or the moral and ethical standards and as a squadron family. swore to protect. ground! Carpe Diem! supplements, does not constitute of our profession of arms in a I believe demonstrating in- If we demonstrate inspired endorsement by the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air democratic society is an impor- spired leadership is vital to the leadership at all levels, we, as Force or EN Communities, of the tant strength we enjoy over a success of our military and our a team, can leave a chapter in products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this dishonorable and savage en- nation. We must do our part. history for JBSA as a legacy One of the publication shall be made available emy. As you maintain the moral Daily, every officer, civilian of excellence. We know any best things for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, high ground in this demanding leader, senior noncommis- unethical behavior on our part, about ICE national origin, age, marital status, environment, I remind you that sioned officer and NCO must no matter how minor, destroys physical handicap, political affiliation, is that peo- or any other non-merit factor of the our conscience, family, friends teach each other to embody our legitimacy and needlessly ple can let service providers purchaser, user or patron. and legal codes demand noth- the warrior ethos, to remember creates a lack of confidence Editorial content is edited, prepared know when they do a great and provided by the Public Affairs Office ing less. The moral superiority that the efforts of the U.S. Air in our abilities to protect and job, not just for poor ser- of the 502nd Air Base Wing. All photos, unless otherwise indicated, are U.S. Air and credibility of our nations Force and other services; must serve. Our adversaries would vice. It takes 5 minutes or and their armed forces are too Force photos. remember we are a member like nothing more than for us to less to submit a comment at Deadline for story submissions valuable of a commodity to of a distinct and long history of abandon our warrior ethos. We is noon Wednesday the week prior http://ice.disa.mil. to publication. squander.” American warriors who col- can never give in or stoop to July 4, 2014 TALESPINNER news PAGE 3 News in Brief 254 JBSA staff sergeants selected for promotion Informational veterans in blue seeking nominees The Air Force is looking for veterans that want to share the Air Force experience of the past with the Airmen of the future. Through the 2014 Veterans in Blue Pro- gram, stories, photos and videos of nomi- nated veterans will be archived online and displayed on the fifth floor of the Pentagon, to be revealed on Veterans Day. Nominations should highlight positive attributes of service while in the U.S. Air Force, and nominees must be able to af- firm their service via DD Form 214, Active Duty Discharge (verification of duty) and be honorably discharged. To nominate an Air Force veteran for the Veterans in Blue program or to learn more, contact the Joint Base San Antonio- Of the 38,344 staff sergeants eligible age enlisted performance report score ginning in August. Selections are tenta- Lackland Public Affairs office at 671-2907. for promotion to technical sergeant, was 133.02 and the average decoration tive until the data verification process Nominations are due by July 21. 6,684 were selected, a 17.43 percent score was 6.01. Selectees’ average pro- is complete, which is no later than 10 selection rate, Air Force officials said motion fitness examination score was days after the promotion release date. lisd accepting high school transfers June 26. 68.89 and the average specialty knowl- Personnel officials will notify Airmen, The Lackland Independent School District The average score for those selected edge test score was 66.32. via military personnel sections, if their is accepting a limited number of student was 337.23. Selectees’ had an average Airmen selected for technical ser- selection is in question. transfers at Stacey High School, grades time in grade of 5.30 years and time geant will be promoted according to (Information courtesy of Air Force 9 through 12 only, for the 2014-2015 school in service of 10.53 years. The aver- their promotion sequence number be- Personnel Center Public Affairs) year. Transfer acceptance will be based on the JBSA-Lackland Johnny Cardona Christopher Florida Federico Hudson number of available slots at each grade level Kenneth Adams Kristopher Carroll Deandra Flowers Nichola Hutchinson and will be filled on a first-come, first-served Nicole Allumsball Christopher Carwile Floyd Ford Savana Lee Hyson basis. Potential transfer students must meet Russell La Almanza Garret Chambless Brett Fowler Latoya Jackson transfer eligibility criteria in order to be Jesus Amador Jacob Chesser Shakira Franco Veronica Jackson considered. David Amor Jr. Jon Clemenson Kyle Frear H. L. Jett Jr. Complete transfer application packets Arjel Antolin Kelly Clevenger Brice Gaston Tiona Jones are available at the Stacey Junior-Senior Mark Antoniou John Coddington Matthew Gibson Matthew Jordan High School office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jose Aponte Jr. Gerald Cole Paul Goldsmith Monday through Thursday. Marvin Kelker For more information, call 357-5100. Reinier Arteaga Larry Crosby Debra Gomez Derrick Kenning William Ashe George Daggett Angela Gonzales Joshua Keyes Jason Atoigue Brittany Daigre Wesley Grile enlisted accessions age limit raised Katica Kight The Air Force has raised its enlisted Anastasia Avelar Michael Davis Robert Haley Jeremy King accessions age limit from 27 to 39 in ac- Shanna Averyhart Trey Dejong Brandon Hampton Eric Klink cordance with a Department of Defense Michael Ayers Richard Dickey Falon Harris Gary Kozlovsky Instruction. Lawrence Bach Rufus Dixon Tia Hawk Jay Kreider The change has been implemented and Jason Baer Joshua Doane Robert Hawkins Allan Laitan affects all 130-plus enlisted career special- Jamie Barbeau David Dunaway Melinda Hayes Lindy Leggett ties. Victoria Bassett Jessica Eastman Matthew Henderson Elsie Lengyon For additional information, call a local Kianna Becoat Alexander Edgett Thomas Hernandez Nathaniel Levesque recruiter or an Air Force online advisor at Joseph Bedson II Jason Ehler John Herrera Russell Linden 1-800-423-USAF. Lynette Marie Bell Kenneth Elwood Joshua Hewitt Timothy Lisenby Shamikah Beyah Marc Engelbach Joshua Higby Richard Lowe lackland thrift shop closure Neal Blackburn Margaret Eriacho Rodney Hill Chip Luchte The Lackland Thrift Shop will be closed Berenice Blair Amanda Esparza Stefan Hobbs for the entire month of July. Timmy Lui Kayne Brady David Evans Derrick Hodge For information, call 671-3608 or visit Robert Maertens http://www.lacklandosc.org. Marquita Brown Julie Everly Krystle Holk John Maher Lavelle Burgess Jason Fatjo Dominic Holley Darnell Campbell Justin Fleegle Brian Hudon See SERGEANTS Page 7 PAGE 4 TALESPINNER July 4, 2014

found time to assist various field units and other agencies. AF ISR Agency historians among top in Air Force Notable among these was their contribution of more By Wayne Amann ending last year. shall) and I collectively have 85 are chartered to write a history than 100 photos and extracts Air Force ISR Agency Public Affairs “I seriously thought our years of experience in Air Force of agency activities, regardless from histories to build a new string of successes would end history. We dedicate ourselves of classification - figuring out display showcasing the EC- For the fourth consecutive this year,” said Phil Myers, Air to the old Air Force slogan, what to include? 47 Airborne Direction Finding year the Air Force Intelligence, Force ISR Agency chief histori- ‘Aim High.’ We always strive to “We have too many topics to program in the . Surveillance and Reconnais- an. “There’s a proverb that says produce the best possible his- cover,“ Myers said. “Last year The display will be unveiled in sance Agency History Office all good things must come to an tory and heritage products for we tried to narrow our dis- the 17th Training Wing Head- sports one of the top history end. With that in mind the an- our agency, and we succeed.” cussions to major topics and quarters Building at Goodfellow programs in the Air Force. nouncement of our 2014 award Among their many notewor- events. We still ended up with Air Force Base, Texas, later The HO staff garnered its was a tremendous surprise.” thy accomplishments in 2013, a 300-page history with more this year. fourth straight Brig. Gen. The office’s sustained ex- they were singled out by the than 600 supporting docu- What does this multiple Brian S. Gunderson Excellence cellence is impressive consid- National Security Agency/Cen- ments.” award-winning history office in History Programs Award (in ering the classified nature of tral Security Service History, Their heritage efforts were do for an encore in 2014? the Field Operating Agency/Di- the organization’s mission pro- Literature and Museum Advi- highlighted by the construction “So far this year, our sched- rect Reporting Unit category), hibited them from submitting sory Board as a model intel- of a wall-mounted display com- ule has been dominated by or- announced May 23 by Walter publications and histories until ligence history office for the memorating the 50th anniver- ganizational discussions and a Grudzinskas, acting director, 2010. Now, its products com- other military services. sary of President John F. Ken- need to develop several new Air Force History and Museums pete against four DRUs and 27 They also researched and nedy’s last official trip through heritage exhibits,“ Myers said. Policies and Programs. other FOAs for the Gunderson wrote a 271-page, four chap- Texas leading up to his assas- “Besides writing another big The Gunderson Award is a Award and the Air Force Heri- ter classified agency history for sination the next day. history, we’ll be publishing a comprehensive honor covering tage Award. 2012 which included 81 chro- Administratively, the agency new heritage pamphlet and all aspects of a history program. The key to the history office’s nology entries with details on historians provided timely sup- creating new displays on Air The 2014 accolade gives four-year trophy run is easy for dozens of key multi-intelligence port to 758 requests for infor- Force history, with a particular the headquarters agency his- Myers to pinpoint. topics, 88 illustrations, seven mation involving 582 hours for emphasis on surveillance and torians seven trophies in the “Experience and dedication,” appendices and 599 carefully research, writing and other reconnaissance.” last four years. They collected he said. “My staff (Assistant selected supporting documents. admin functions. When it comes to chronicling three straight Air Force Heri- Chief Historian John William- Therein lies the biggest chal- Despite the time-consuming the legacy of ISR, their track re- tage awards prior to that streak son and Historian Gabe Mar- lenge for these historians who nature of their job, they still cord speaks for itself. PAGE 6 TALESPINNER July 4, 2014 Global lightning electrifi es the joint fi ght

cally, were utilized to defend Air Force Global Strike Command’s 608th Air Operations Center from a simulated threat. Air Force Global Strike Command is a service component to USSTRATCOM, and the 608th AOC plans, directs and assesses daily operations which em- ploy both kinetic and non-kinetic ca- pabilities in support of USSTRATCOM. “The sharing of cyber threats, in- By 2nd Lt. Meredith Hein telligence information, tactics, tech- 24th Air Force Public Affairs niques and procedures are essen- tial to stay ahead of threat actors Multiple units from 24th Air Force and adversaries,” said Lt. Col. Tom participated in the U.S. Strategic Richardson, 67th Cyberspace Wing Command’s Global Lightning 14, a director of operations. “Exchanging combatant command-level exercise important cyber threat information May 12-16. and mitigation strategies across our “Global Lightning provided a sister services, other Department of great opportunity to work with the Defense agencies, private sector and Photo by senior Airman Joseph A. Pagan Jr. USSTRATCOM team to integrate cy- even across borders allows us to pool A B-52H Stratofortress takes off from , La., May 14, during U.S. berspace operations into larger opera- our resources to counter this rapidly Strategic Command’s Global Lightning 14 held May 12-16. The Air Force Global Strike tional efforts,” said Maj. Gen. J. Kevin changing threat.” aircraft were launched as part of an exercise designed to train and assess the command’s McLaughlin, 24th AF commander. “We Critical to the cyber defense was ability to support its conventional and nuclear missions. Global Lightning 14, held in coor- also strengthened our partnership the 33rd Network Warfare Squadron dination with other combatant commands, services and appropriate government agencies, with the 8th Air Force team to de- of the 67th CW, which worked to de- exercised U.S. Strategic Command’s ability to deter and detect strategic attacks against fend their key mission systems. From fend against simulated enemy activ- the U.S. and its allies. the tactical level through operational ity on the Air Force network. The command and control, we were able to 33rd NWS sent three operators to Command to continue its mission. We task CPTs to deploy in support of op- exercise both supported and support- Barksdale Air Force Base, La., in ad- are practicing important defensive erations,” said Shawn Taylor, 688th ing roles while conducting defensive dition to participating in the exercise capabilities for use in plausible real CW chief of current operations. “The cyber operations.” from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. world scenarios.” 688th CW gained a wealth of infor- This year’s exercise was the fi rst Other units from the 67th CW also Global Lightning exercises are de- mation from being integrated into the time 24th AF operated as a Joint Force played an instrumental role in the signed to challenge and validate the tasking process. In the future, this will Headquarters––Cyber in support of a exercise. The 26th, 83rd and 561st responsiveness and fl exibility of the allow for more effi cient deployment of combatant commander during a large Network Operations Squadrons from strategic military capabilities assigned CPTs in exercises and operations.” joint exercise, said Lt. Col. Shane , Ala.; to USSTRATCOM and to showcase the In addition to these units, the 624th Ducommun, 24th AF deputy director Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va.; and agility of space and cyber forces to Operations Center played a key role of cyberspace operations and plans. Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., re- respond to uncertainties and defend in command and control of Air Force “In our JFHQ-C role, we were the spectively, participated in the exercise U.S. assets. Cyber forces. command and control authority for by enabling and preparing their own “We use this exercise as a basis “The exercise provided an oppor- directing assigned cyber forces,” said pieces of the network so the 33rd NWS for evaluation for previously untested tunity to defend both secure and un- Ducommun. “We also performed our was better able to defend it. capabilities,” said Travis. “We were secure networks,” said Mark Waite, Air Force Cyber role as the service “Network defenders need to have defending an enclave critical to com- Combat Operations Division deputy component to U.S. Cyber Command the opportunity to fi nd, fi x and mand and control, which is necessary chief. “It helped us to streamline pro- during the exercise.” engage the adversary to decipher to keep the mission going.” cesses and was a good learning ex- “We demonstrated a level of cyber- enemy intentions and allow our cy- The 688th Cyberspace Wing also got perience.” space integration and execution that ber warriors to develop new counter in on the action for Global Lightning “As network defenders, we know has never been accomplished before,” tactics and mitigation techniques,” 14. Teams from the 90th and 92nd we are only as strong as our weakest said Maj. Kris Barcomb, 24th AF chief Richardson said. Information Operations Squadrons link, so it behooves us to participate of cyberspace strategy, who led a “It is important to practice how worked to deploy Cyber Protection in exercises like this to challenge our team of cyberspace experts deployed we would defend the network if an Teams and integrate real-time opera- operators to think outside of the box,” to USSTRATCOM during the exercise. adversary would try to attack,” said tions and innovation processes into Richardson said. “Proper training, ed- “The team was able to help drive the 1st Lt. Luke Travis, operations train- the exercise. ucation and the ability to exercise that totality of the effort from strategic ing chief and mission commander for “The exercise aided in the continu- expertise in a real-time environment planning to tactical execution and re- Global Lightning in the 33rd NWS. “In ing development of CPT deployment is a critical element that ultimately de- porting.” the case of this exercise and the 608th and employment by identifying the termines mission success in the cyber Defensive cyber operations, specifi - AOC, it enables Air Force Global Strike methods by which USSTRATCOM will battle space.” July 4, 2014 TALESPINNER PAGE 7

SERGEANTS from Page 3 Wayne Page II Joshua Shoemaker Donald Xavier Kelvin Cameron Jenny Patterson Durriyyah Simpson Kandice Yoder Jessica Cardenas James Maitland Jaclyn Peck Rozalin Simpson Chingshiang Young Erika Castro Christopher Manrique Donald Perdue Brandon Slavens Christopher Young Cory Fagan Ian Manseau Joshua Perdue Andre Smith Tara Zbikowski Randal Flatt Waren Marques James Poole William Sparks Crystal Zitek Nichlas Fuentes Navon Martin Rocky Portell Tyler Stemler Angela Zuniga Terrence Galamison John Mcnary John Potter Christopher Strunk James Gill David Mcanulty Kendall Priest Anna Taylor JBSA-Lackland Kelly Annex Alicia Gopee Rory Mcbride Erika Provencher Michael Thomas Cheryl Evangelista Darryn Hamilton Luther Mcdaniel Jr. Donnie Reed Brian Thompson Willie Garland Danielle Harris Michael Mckenney Kyle Reed Matthew Thompson Vanessa Hardaway April Horton Ashleymar Mckerlie Montejano Requenes Jake Thunderbolt Vedran Ogramic Steven Horton Thomas Mckerlie Ruben Reyes Leonard Tillman Ebony Resurreccion James McKinney Brian Medley Tara Reyna Janel Travis Emmett McNamara Jeremy Stokes Adrian Mejia Lacey Rich Christine Tuazon Joshua Moore Stephen Mellon Anthony Richardson Gregory Tuckey Judd Nichols Timothy Mertz Jaime Rivera Amanda Turnbo JBSA-Camp Bullis Annette Portell Kelvin Miller Eric Roberts Clennon Turner Eric Bookout Cassandra Ramirez Jauron Myles Johnathan Roberts Stephen Tyler Christopher Demery Justin Rivera Anthony Napolitano Michael Robinson Oliver Uluave Ernest Perez Nefertari Rivera Ricardo Nava Albert Romain Edwar Vaillancourt Steven Saenz Clarissa Spangler Nathan Neal Dewon Rucker John Walker Bryan Thompson Mitchell Terral Jason Nicholson Eric Ruiz Stephanie West Caine Trabeau Matthew Noah Marcelino Ruiz Joshua Wheatley JBSA-Randolph Lavon Tucker Chad Oliver Gabriela Sales Dal Whelpley Clinton Atkins Tiffany Walker Marcus O’Sullivan Nicolas San Tanisha White Jessica Baker Misty Wilcox Ostolaza Otero Laura Sanders Jackie Wolfe Kristal Baudier Marvin Williams Adam Pagan Victor Sanez Christopher Woller Christina Blake Rosalyn Wright Guzman Pagan Robert Sechler Larry Wrenn Jr Richard Bush Jonathan Zavala PAGE 8 TALESPINNER July 4, 2014

Roger, is in the Army National Guard JBSA community supports at JBSA-Camp Bullis,” said Delarosa- Lopez. “I’m also a school teacher so di- versity is really important to me because diversity in Pride Month run I see it as an everyday thing especially working with children. By Jose T. Garza III daughter about the race. “I believe that if people are going to JBSA-Lackland Public Affairs “She liked running, so I told her that serve their country, it shouldn’t matter there was this 5K run coming up, and about their color, gender, nationality, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland she asked to come along,” said Russell. etc. As long as we are coming togeth- celebrated Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and “I told her that it was going to be tough, er and working as one to find success Transgender Pride Month with the Run but she did it.” in something, those things shouldn’t for Diversity 5K June 27 at the Gillum With one race under her belt, Photo by Jose T. Garza III matter.” Fitness Center. Annabelle has the urge to compete in Staff Sgt. Russell Southard and his daughter Tech Sgt. Rebecca Stephens, Air Force Pride Month is observed across more. Annabelle, 6, run toward the finish line at Intelligence, Surveillance and Recon- the every June to com- Hoisted on her father’s shoulders and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgen- naissance Agency knowledge operations memorate the anniversary of the 1969 clutching her first, place medal, the six der Pride Month Observance-Run Toward manager and the event coordinator, said Stonewall Riots in New York City, an year old excitedly said she wants to par- Diversity 5K June 27 at the Gillum Fitness her goal was to give people a platform to event regarded as the catalyst for LGBT ticipate “in every single one in Texas.” Center. be themselves while promoting equality. civil rights in the country. “I couldn’t be more proud of her,” She revealed that some of her friends The event brought out a father- Russell said. ticipated in the run in support of diver- were discharged from the military due daughter tandem who recently Besides spending quality time with his sity with her friend Edie Davis, Sexual to the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, discovered running as their new bond- daughter, the run allowed the staff ser- Assault Response and Prevention Office which was repealed in 2010. ing activity. geant to demonstrate support for equal- director of student programs at JBSA- Stephens was appreciative of the par- Staff Sgt. Russell Southard, 344th ity in the military. Fort Sam Houston. ticipation and support for the run from Training Squadron operations special- “We can all offer the military a lot of She wore rainbow-colored socks and the JBSA community. ist instructor, competed with his daugh- diverse things and equality lets everyone had streaks of purple hair to espouse “This year we had the JBSA- ter Annabelle Southard, 6, who earned offer their absolute best contributions to the cause and display her own distinct Lackland First Sergeants Council and first-place honors in the women's 30 and the military,” he explained. personality. JBSA-Lackland Top III organization under category with a time of 31:34. Bridget Delarosa-Lopez, who won “I have a lot of friends who are in the support the cause and JBSA-Randolph After going on a run together three first place in the women’s 30 and over military or who have served. My father personnel helped as well.” the techni- weeks ago, Southard informed his category with a time of 20:10, also par- is retired Air Force and my husband, cal sergeant said. “It was phenomenal.” PAGE 10 TALESPINNER July 4, 2014 Lackland Idol auditions begin Monday Gloria Kwizera “Furthermore, no lead vocals are JBSA-Lackland Public Affairs allowed on tracks, just background vocals only. Singers are also welcome Open auditions for the 2014 to sing a cappella if they wish,” said Lackland Idol competition are sched- Lewis. uled for Monday and Tuesday at the All participants must submit a Arnold Hall Community Center on completed and signed registration Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. form by 5:30 p.m. Monday. Registra- The auditions are slated for 5:30 tion packages are available at Arnold – 7:30 p.m. both days in search of Hall. singing talent in the Joint Base San To compete in Lackland Idol, se- Antonio community to compete in the lected individuals must also be avail- Lackland Idol contest July 18. The able for a photo shoot July 14 or 15 top three contestants will receive at 6 p.m. Lewis also said there will cash prizes: $300 for first place, be a mandatory dress rehearsal at $200 for second and $100 for third. 6 p.m. July 17. The auditions are open to all mem- The Lackland Idol competition is bers of the JBSA community and set for 6 p.m. July 18 at Arnold Hall. family members ages 14 and up. Admittance is free and open to all of “The contest is open to anyone JBSA and doors open at 5:30 p.m. with access to the base and their de- “This is a great annual event that pendents,” said Percy Lewis, Arnold brings JBSA together to showcase Hall Community Center programmer. the talent in our community while Each contestant is allowed to sing giving aspiring singers the opportu- Illustration by Lino Espinoza one song and all performances have nity to perform,” Lewis said. a time limit of 3 minutes and 30 sec- for those performing self-accompa- tant’s song must be the only track on For more information, call at onds. A karaoke CD or instrument nied is allowed; however, the contes- the CD. 671-2619. July 4, 2014 TALESPINNER PAGE 11

Congratulations to the fol- Van Fossan Anthony Hess Sydney Dunnahoo 331st TRS, Flight 402 lowing 55 Airmen for being –Flight 409 Kaeley Ryan –Male Flights 322nd Training Squadron selected as honor gradu- Cameron Conrad 331st TRS, Flight 401 ates among the 554 Air –Flight 407 Samuel Derrick Top BMT Airman 321st TRS, Flight 404 Force basic military train- Asad Bukhari Duhamel Diaz-Figueroa Shane Mourtgos 323rd TRS, Flight 405 ees who graduated today: Antonio Burtley Glenn James 321st TRS, Flight 403 322nd TRS, Flight 408 Jeffrey Coleman 321st Training Squadron Joseph Mcguire Samuel Gonzalez –Flight 403 Brent Peacock Most Physically Fit –Female Flights Peter Melough Maxwell Dauenbaugh –Flight 410 –Male Airmen 331st TRS, Flight 402 Marc Tinker Austin Hicks Karla Cabada Brandon Benedetti 322nd TRS, Flight 412 Thaddeus Umlah-Williams Steven Mednick Jr. Annette Cruz 331st TRS, Flight 401 323rd TRS, Flight 410 –Flight 408 Shane Mourtgos Ali Greenwood Michael Nganga Olushino Bolden Jr. Mason Recla Vanessa Herrera 331st TRS, Flight 401 Top Academic Flights Darno Dejohnette II Nathen Rice Stephanie Karr Joseph McFatter 323rd TRS, Flight 409 John Evans Scott Ruther 331st TRS, Flight 401 322nd TRS, Flight 407 Marcus Lollis Jon Staton 331st Training Squadron Branch Lackes 321st TRS, Flight 403 Michael Rafael Harrison Whipple –Flight 401 331st TRS, Flight 401 321st TRS, Flight 404 –Flight 411 –Flight 404 Darrell Holmes Jr. –Female Airmen 323rd TRS, Flight 410 Jan Almasy Grant Caine Jacob Ott Shana Hudson 322nd TRS Flight 408 –Flight 412 Sebastian Cruz Christopher Parker 322nd TRS, Flight 412 323rd TRS, Flight 405 Shana Hudson Matthew Keefer Alexander Vogel Sydney Dunnahoo 322nd TRS, Flight 411 Dakota Klocek 323rd Training Squadron Michael Wuest 331st TRS, Flight 402 331st TRS, Flight 402 Francisco Lanas Jr. –Flight 405 Dylan York Samantha Frydenlund 323rd TRS, Flight 406 Jason Latchem Chad Anglin –Flight 402 323rd TRS, Flight 410 331st TRS, Flight 401 Jack Robbins Jr. Caleb Beverly Stephanie Blazzi Elijah Netjes 322nd TRS, Flight 412 PAGE 12 TALESPINNER July 4, 2014

Airman 1st Class Daniel Fernandez Staff Sgt. Matthew Thompson Master Sgt. Ana Vizcarrondo Unit: 3rd Combat Camera Squadron Unit: 90th Information Operations Squadron Unit: 837th Training Squadron, Duty title: Broadcast Journalist Duty title: Cyber Defense Flight NCO in Charge Inter-American Air Forces Academy Time in service: 10 months Time in service: 11 years, 3 months Duty title: Assistant Flight Chief, International Hometown: Modesto, Calif. Hometown: Thorntown, Ind. Logistics and Training Management Flight Time in service: 14 Years “Airman 1st Class Daniel Fernandez demonstrated “Staff Sgt. Matthew Thompson has been a central Hometown: Santiago, Chile strong leadership and professionalism even as an Airman. His keen at- part of the fl ight’s day-to-day operations and ensured the successful tention to detail and intimate knowledge of Air Force drill and commands release of six new capabilities in the last four months. He has overhauled “Master Sgt. Ana Vizcarrondo has stepped with both feet into teach- allowed him to be an invaluable advisor in 3rd Combat Camera Squad- the training and functional evaluation programs, ensuring the fl ight is ing on-the-job training and basic instructor courses in Spanish as she ron’s fi rst open ranks inspection. Additionally, Fernandez was an integral ready to respond to requirements in operationally relevant timeframes. transitions into the role of fl ight chief for the international logistics part of productions that shadowed the 343rd Training Squadron’s offi cer As a capability team lead, Thompson led a major release of a defen- and training management fl ight. Her professionalism is characterized security forces training programs. He helped produce the aptly named “3 sive cyber framework supporting the Cyber Protection Team mission. by the words she expressed when she graduated her fi rst on-the-job- Bears Ruck” video that chronicled a grueling 4.2-mile endurance ruck As the project lead, he has collaborated with the Air Force Research training course June 13. Twelve international students from Colombia march. Fernandez also highlighted grenades and other explosives in Laboratory’s defensive counter cyber framework effort and ensured and Paraguay agreed when the class leader said during the graduation helping in the video story “Things that go boom.” His efforts showcased seamless integration of the two capabilities. Thompson’s efforts were speech: ‘We will all be honored to go to war with you anytime, any day.’ the vital training conducted on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland every recognized by the Air Force Space Command Command Chief when he It is with this type of feedback that Vizcarrondo’s character inspires day. Fernandez is without a doubt a vital part to the success of the 3rd was coined for his work.” partner nation personnel from Latin America to continue to come to Combat Camera Squadron.” IAAFA. Her contributions as an IAAFA instructor and Air Force leader -Master Sgt. John Quitta impact our international students on a personal level.” -Tech. Sgt, Rico l. Sison First Sergeant, 318th Cyber Operations Group Additional Duty First Sergeant, 3rd CTCS -Master Sgt. Juan Cosme Santiago First Sergeant, IAAFA

Staff Sgt. Jose Guevara-Cortez Tech. Sgt. Philip Carey Unit: 59th Dental Training Squadron Unit: Air Force Intelligence, Tech. Sgt. Ivory Alarcon Duty title: Dental Assistant Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency Unit: Robert D. Gaylor Noncommissioned Time in service: 5 years, 9 months Duty title: 9S100 Training Manager Offi cer Academy Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colo. Time in service: 13 years Duty title: Professional Military Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska Education Instructor “Staff Sgt. Jose Guevara-Cortez serves as an as- Time in service: 17 years, 3 months sistant NCO in charge in the Department of Defense’s largest dental “Tech. Sgt. Philip Carey’s maturity and expertise was recognized Hometown: Alexandria, La. organization and the Air Force’s largest advanced education in general when he was nominated for the selectively manned Master Sergeant dentistry two-year residency program. He co-directed daily operations of Career Field Training Manager position; managing the training programs “Tech. Sgt. Ivory Alarcon amassed more than 3,000 teaching hours 18 personnel, driving the delivery of $245,000 in quality comprehensive for the only non- enlisted career fi eld—the sci- and earned the Community College of the Air Force Instructor Certifi ca- care to 427 Joint Base San Antonio benefi ciaries. His keen oversight entifi c applications specialist, reporting identifi er 9S100. Carey regularly tion Level II while pursuing her bachelor’s degree. Her work ethic and was instrumental to the 59th Dental Group achieving a 96.8 percent liaises with air staff, major commands and combatant commands to profi ciency behind the podium has led to her consistently being selected dental readiness rating for fi ve wings and directly contributed to 160 direct timely and relevant cradle-to-grave training of 503 RI 9S100 to lead in-service training to sharpen the staff’s lesson facilitation. Her hours of clinical and didactic training for nine resident graduates. An members, across 22 formal courses; supporting 39 units across the expertise was relied upon when she was handpicked to train a new experienced clinician, he assisted a senior resident in 730 clinical proce- globe. As part of his duties, he monitors the technical curriculum of instructor. Utilizing skills from her primary specialty and being fi scally dures garnering $39,000 in productivity and was a key contributor in the those formal courses, evaluates just-in-time training requirements and minded, she has saved us more than $5,000 in reproduction costs of provider meeting the program requirements and successfully graduat- organizes utilization and training workshops. Further, Carey schedules lesson plans and student guides. Appointed by the commandant as an ing in June 2014. Guevara-Cortez was by-name selected to provide the all permanent change of station training required by the reporting iden- alternate test control offi cer, she maintained the integrity of the cur- AEGD program brief to the incoming dental career fi eld manager during tifi er, during which he takes all actions necessary to ensure units get the riculum by safeguarding 833 controlled items, which was instrumental her recent immersion brief, highlighting the $12 million AEGD program right people with the right training to forward locations, bolstering the in the unit’s program management review inspection result of good and dynamic training offered in seven dental specialties. As the fl ight U.S. Atomic Energy commission's detection system mission. Additionally, standing. Dedicated to professional development, she’s briefed 270 physical training leader for 56 members, Guevara-Cortez implemented he facilitated the recent Sexual Assault Prevention Stand Down, foster- Joint Base San Antonio Airmen and NCOs and 60 Texas National Guard. a monthly mock testing system, leading the fl ight fi tness assessments ing an environment of zero tolerance. Finally, Carey’s technical expertise Her efforts led to her being awarded the Thomas N. Barnes Center for to soar to an unprecedented 96 percent pass-rate! He is a defi nitive Air was called on, again, when he was recently handpicked to serve on the Enlisted Education NCO of the fourth quarter for 2013 and she was Force asset and consummate professional who demonstrates leadership contract review team for the $10 million language portal contract, sup- recently selected for promotion to master sergeant. Without a doubt beyond his years. A true Diamond Sharp NCO!” porting more than 50,000 Department of Defense members.” Alarcon is a true asset to the Gaylor NCO Academy family.”

-Master Sgt. Jason Fitts -Senior Master Sgt. brian Jumper -Master Sgt. Clifton Staples First Sergeant, 59th Dental Group First Sergeant, Headquarters Air Force ISR Agency Additional Duty First Sergeant, RGNCOA July 4, 2014 TALESPINNER PAGE 13

Senior Airman Stephanie Christiansen lation patrol leaders, she has trained several newly assigned Airmen ligence studies and facilitated fundraising events, which raised more Unit: 318th Operations Support Squadron on patrol procedures with all receiving 100 percent pass ratings on the than $500 in clothes and toys for local children. ” Duty title: Knowledge Operations Manager quality control checks. This ensured that all were able to begin rotations Time in service: 4 years, 4 months in daily operations. Spacher also monitored more than 1,000 alarm -Master Sgt. Sean Stewart Hometown: Las Vegas, Nev. points which allowed her to ensure security of $10 billion worth of base First Sergeant, 91st NWS assets and resources. She is a huge supporter of the Big Brother and “Senior Airman Stephanie Christiansen manages Big Sister program and the Defender’s Association. Recently, Spacher knowledge operations and commander support staff programs for 110 led a ninth-grade class of “littles” during a “give-back” event for the squadron members across 21 Air Force Specialty Codes that support Big Brother and Big Sister program in spite of her hectic work schedule. Staff Sgt. Federico Hudson all facets of the 688th Cyber Wing mission. Christiansen also assists Spacher is an excellent Airman, supervisor and young leader and I wish Unit: Inter-American Air Forces Academy squadron members with daily operations flow such as tracking un- we had more just like her. She is our Diamond Sharp.” Duty title: International Student Manager classified and classified tasks. Christiansen monitors suspenses, per- Time in service: 12 years formance reports, awards and decorations. In her time at the 318th -Senior Master Sgt. Jamie Williams Hometown: Colón, Panamá Operational Support Squadron, Christiansen created the commander First Sergeant, 802nd Security Forces Squadron support staff site, which was implemented wing wide. As a key mem- “Staff Sgt. Federico Hudson is an international ber of the wing content management team, Christiansen implemented student manager at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy. Hudson is a new wing process which cut processing steps from five to three, Senior Airman Samantha Webber responsible for the welfare of 205 international students from 21 Latin saving 83 man hours. Finally, Christiansen facilitated development of Unit: 59th Medical Operations American countries. He consistently displays exemplary leadership and collaboration sites identified as benchmarks during an Air Force Space Squadron, 59th Mental Health Flight customer service skills allowing the development of programs designed Command inspection.” Duty title: Mental Health Technician to meet the essential needs and interests of the international students. Time in service: 2 years, 10 months His work ethics and professionalism enables him to manage a solid and -Master Sgt. John Quitta Hometown: Moncks Corner, S.C. dynamic field studies program valued at $204,000. This congressionally mandated program grants the students the opportunity to immerse in First Sergeant, 318th Cyber Operations Group “Senior Airman Samantha Webber is a motivated, proactive and val- U.S culture and values. He facilitated a leadership dialogue panel where ued member of the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center’s Outpatient students were able to interact with U.S Air Force enlisted and officer Mental Health Clinic. She is highly respected by her supervisors and members. The panel emphasized the impact of human rights, global Staff Sgt. Arjel Antolin peers alike. She exceeds standards in dress, appearance and customs. partnerships and the U.S enlisted/officer professional relationships. Unit: 59th Medical Logistics & and courtesies. Her reliability and consistent display of leadership have Hudson is dedicated to fostering enduring Inter-American engagement, Readiness Squadron set her apart from her peers. As a result, she has been placed in exhibiting unparalleled drive and competence.” Duty title: NCO in charge, Receiving charge of schedules and daily assignment management for 14 techni- Time in service: 9 years cians and admin staff, a position historically held by an NCO. Taking -Master Sgt. Juan Cosme Santiago Hometown: Panorama, Calif. a leading role in Pennsylvania State University’s post traumatic stress First Sergeant, IAAFA disorder treatment research, Webber volunteered to both review treat- “Staff Sgt. Arjel Antolin exemplifies the Air Force core values: Integrity ment records and obtain consent for over 200 patients. Her dedication to First, Service Before Self and Excellence In All We Do. He is a great service drove her to attend professional development training on topics Airman 1st Class Robert Hoffmann NCO and would make an excellent future senior NCO. He supervises of both development and leadership. She then took the time to impart Unit: 690th Intelligence Support Squadron and mentors 11 Airmen and manages Air Force Medical Service largest this knowledge on both junior and senior members within her flight. Duty title: Cyber Transport Technician warehouse which receives 98,000 line items worth $51.8 million. With Webber has proven herself amongst her peers to be Diamond Sharp.” Time in service: 1 year, 7 months his leadership and dedication, he secured medical care for 240,000 Hometown: Raleigh, N.C. people. According to Air Force Instruction 36-2618 para 4.1.1: “NCOs -Senior Master Sgt. Sharon Struble must accept and execute all duties, instruction, responsibilities and Additional Duty First Sergeant, 59th MDOS “Airman 1st Class Robert Hoffmann is a well- lawful orders in a timely and efficient manner. Leads and develops sub- rounded technician and one who brings the complete package to his ordinates and exercises effective followership in mission accomplish- unit, community and the Air Force as a whole. Hoffmann is an outstand- ment. Places the requirements of their official duties and responsibilities Staff Sgt. Christopher Taylor ing technician dedicated to furthering his professional development. ahead of their personal desires.” Antolin accepts and executes all duties Unit: 91st Network Warfare Squadron In addition to completing his upgrade training five months ahead of that he is given efficiently and timely. He has continually exceeded all Duty title: Cyber Operations Analyst schedule, he is also only three classes short of finishing his Community expectations.” Time in service: 8 years 5 months College of the Air Force degree. His technical prowess was a vital part Hometown: Port Hueneme, Calif. of the unit earning a “highly effective” rating in its most recent inspec- -Master Sgt. Tory Noggle tion. His design and implementation of a network monitoring solution First Sergeant, 59th Medical Support Group “Staff Sgt. Christopher Taylor is the first ever to provide direct ana- aided in the detection and elimination of over four thousand potential lytical support to a multi-agency event, this provided him a unique network vulnerabilities. Additionally, Hoffmann has dedicated count- opportunity to create and establish tactics, techniques, and procedures less hours to the betterment of his unit and local community. He has Staff Sgt. Megan Spacher in support of the Air Force cyber mission. Taylor developed a command, served as the squadron booster club secretary, organizing more than Unit: 802nd Security Forces Squadron control, communications, computers and intelligence multi-network twenty fundraising events to support morale functions for 120 squadron Duty title: Installation Patrol Leader map and a supplemental excel document to provide a “quick-look” personnel. Hoffmann also took charge of the unit’s involvement with Time in service: 4 years 8 months database. Additionally, Taylor identified a squadron software deficiency. the wounded warrior program, an organization that has helped over Hometown: Clinton, Iowa Upon extensive research, he obtained a program providing a visualiza- seventeen thousand warfighters return home. With his drive and take- tion database to display social links and information systems. More- charge attitude, Hoffmann fully exemplifies the core values and sets a “Staff Sgt. Megan Spacher is more than deserv- over, he briefed an advanced cyber mission presentation for 24th AF flawless example for his peers. ” ing of being a “Diamond Sharp” Airman for the 802nd Security Forces leadership and developed a training briefing that outlined and fulfilled Squadron. Since her arrival to the unit she has proven to be a consum- six training objectives for current and future network analysts. Lastly, -Master Sgt. David Owens mate professional that mentors and leads Airmen. As one of our instal- he recently completed six credits hours towards his bachelors in intel- First Sergeant, 690th ISS PAGE 14 TALESPINNER July 4, 2014 Straight Talk Line JBSA Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Grill safety tips: For current, automated information during a natural disaster, crisis or emergency, call your local Straight Talk line. JBSA Sexual Assault Hotline • 808-SARC (7272) Keeping flames on the grill •JBSA-Fort Sam Houston: 466-4630 DoD Safe Helpline • (877) 995-5247 •JBSA-Lackland: 671-6397 By Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson make sure they are completely burned JBSA CRISIS HOTLINE • 367-1213 JBSA-Randolph Public Affairs out before throwing them away in a metal •JBSA-Randolph: 652-7469 JBSA Duty Chaplain • 365-6420 container According to a 2013 study conducted by • Never leave grill unattended the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Associa- General Grill Safety Tips tion 80 percent of all U.S. homes have a • Make sure grill is relatively clean be grill or smoker. Ninety-seven percent of fore using grill owners have used their grill in the • Never use grill indoors, which includes past year and about 14 million new grills garages, breezeways, carports, porches or were shipped in 2013. under any surface that will burn “Fire in the grill, under hot dogs and • Keep grill at least 10 feet away from burgers, is a welcome sight at the family houses or buildings cookout,” Staff Sgt. Gary Lund, 502nd Air • Keep fire extinguisher nearby Base Wing ground safety technician, said. • Keep children and pets at least “But fire anywhere else can make your three feet away from grill barbecue memorable for all the wrong • Before leaving grill, make sure reasons.” flames are fully extinguished National Fire Prevention Association • Never leave grill unattended records show grill-related fires cause an Cody Fein, 502nd Civil Engineer Squad- average of 15 deaths, 120 injuries and $75 ron Fire Emergency Services assistant fire million in property loss and damage each prevention chief, urged JBSA residents year. More than a quarter of the fires was to make safe cooking a priority at every started in courtyards, patios, terraces and cookout, no matter how experienced the screened-in porches. Twenty-four per- chef. cent start on exterior balconies and open “Safety is very important, and we’re porches. not putting these tips out there because In hopes of ensuring safety and elimi- we feel that you don’t know them,” Fein nating fatalities and injuries, the 502nd said. “We issue them because we find a Air Base Wing ground safety office and lot of people are overly confident and have fire department issues these safety re- grown complacent.” minders: So, before taking out the franks and Propane Grill Safety Tips patties, remember these few simple tips • Make sure grill propane tanks are and be safe while grilling, Fein said. not leaking For more information on grill safety, • When turning off grill, make sure to visit the JBSA Fire Emergency Services turn off the bottle first and let the gas run page at http://www.jbsa.af.mil/library/jb- out safireemergencyservices/index.asp or call • Never leave grill unattended the JBSA-Randolph Fire Prevention Office Charcoal Grill Safety Tips at 652-6915, the JBSA-Lackland Fire Pre- • Before leaving, make sure coals are vention Office at 671-5253 or the JBSA- completely burned out Fort Sam Houston Fire Prevention Office • When discarding coal or embers, at 221-3465. 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Links Summer recreation activities open * Morale, Welfare and Recreation on Military One- Source - http://www.militaryonesource.mil/mwr * Family Readiness System - http://www.militaryo- to service members, families nesource.mil/phases-new-to-the-military?content_ id=266979 * Blue Star Museums - http://arts.gov/national/blue- By Terri Moon Cronk Wright said. American Forces Press Service Some of the free summer activities include pass- star-museums es to active-duty members and their families at any * National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Mili- With summer just beginning, Defense Department federal park in the United States, and free access to tary Pass - http://www.nps.gov/findapark/passes.htm officials want to remind service members and their 1,800 museums across the nation through Blue Star * Department of Defense Online Library - http://www. families that low- to no-cost fitness and recreation Museums, in cooperation with the National Endow- militaryonesource.mil/mwr/libraries opportunities exist to maintain military family ment for the Arts. * Best Kept Secrets on Military OneSource - http:// readiness. DOD’s Online Library, open year-round, 24 hours www.militaryonesource.mil/12038/MOS/Misc%20 Chris Wright, morale, welfare and recreation pro- a day and seven days a week, is a summer resource Files/Best%20Kept%20Secrets091609.pdf gram analyst with the DOD military community and for education and recreational purposes and offers * Camps on Military OneSource - http://www.military- family policy office, emphasized how feeling healthy Internet access. onesource.mil/cyt?content_id=268111 and fit contributes to personal and professional suc- Equipment rentals from MWR include camping * Special Report: Off-duty Military Life - http://www. cess, which is essential to national security. equipment with all the necessities, jet skis, canoes, Morale, welfare and recreation “has been linked to kayaks and other boats and water-sports equipment, defense.gov/home/features/2013/0913_offduty/ readiness –– it helps build resilience in service mem- depending on installation location. bers and family members and builds esprit de corps DOD summer camps are conducted across the within units,” Wright explained. “That’s tied directly country for youth, teens and adults for camping trips, Local Resources to staying fit and promoting healthy lifestyles and to outdoor adventure programs and kayaking and canoe- Service members, civilians and their families at Joint [help] the service member fight mentally and physi- ing for adults. Day camps are offered for children. Base San Antonio can turn to the 502nd Force Support cally.” “We encourage people to check out the pro- Squadron at each location for equipment rentals, tickets, The summer activities program also is open to DOD grams,” Wright said. “[DOD] has a big focus on travel and more. civilians, he added. healthy living with opportunities to get involved Within the United States and at overseas instal- in local MWR programs. There is a lot avail- JBSA-Fort Sam Houston – http://www.fortsammwr.com lations, MWR offers services and equipment for able to service members and families, from good JBSA-Lackland – http://www.lacklandfss.com travel, camping, boating, events and other services, nutrition to fitness.” JBSA-Randolph – http://www.randolphfss.com PAGE 16 TALESPINNER July 4, 2014 JBSA-Lackland Gate Hours

Luke West Luke East Inbound & Outbound 24 hours/inbound & outbound 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday - Friday Outbound Only 3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Growden 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. Daily

Selfridge East Valley Hi Inbound & Outbound 24 hours/inbound & outbound 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday - Friday Outbound Only 3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

Selfridge West Inbound & Outbound Medina Training Annex 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. 24 hours/inbound & outbound Monday - Friday Outbound Only 3:30-5:30 p.m. Security Hill Monday - Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Friday

Fraud, Waste, or Abuse 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. Report suspected FWA to your local inspector general, the 502nd Air Base Wing IG or the DOD FWA Hotline. 502 ABW/IG FWA Hotline 808-1000, http://www.jbsa.af.mil/fwa.asp DOD Hotline 800-424-9098, http://www.dodig.mil/hotline PAGE 18 community TALESPINNER July 4, 2014

For additional information, call an opportunity for Air Force line of- sador Mike Mansfi eld, the program members and family members of LOCAL Briefs 658-2344. fi cers to study in a foreign language enables federal employees to develop active duty service members. at a university overseas. in-depth understanding of Japan Patients must have been diag- JULY 17 INFORMATIONAL Candidates selected for the and its government and to develop nosed recently with an endodontic safetalk training classes white house fellows program program will experience cultural relationships with their Japanese condition requiring root canal SafeTALK training classes are The White House Fellows Program immersion in the selected country, counterparts. therapy. scheduled over the next three provides promising leaders with including university study in the Program participants will have a Eligible patients should obtain months at Joint Base San Antonio- fi rst-hand experience in the native language. seven-week home-stay and intensive a written consultation from their Lackland. American government process. Applicants must be line offi cers Japanese language program in the referring dentist and bring it to the The classes teach how to recog- Selected candidates work for a with at least three years of commis- Ishikawa Prefecture, followed by dental clinic during normal duty nize persons with suicidal thoughts year as special assistants or senior sioned service, but no more than a 10-month placement in Tokyo. hours, or fax it to 292-6431. and assist them in seeking help and executives to cabinet-level agencies 11 years of total active service by Mansfi eld Fellowship opportunities Patients will be selected based on resources. The program concentrates or in the executive offi ce. April 1, 2015. Applicants must be are also open to offi cers and enlisted the needs of the endodontic training only on recognition and referral. A nonpartisan program, par- released by their career fi eld manag- members who meet program criteria. program. The JBSA-Lackland classes will all ticipants experience the process ers and meet minimum academic Nomination memos are due to For additional information, call be held at Freedom Chapel, building of governing the nation, working and language requirements as well. the Air Force Personnel Center by 292-7831/3974. 1528. The dates are July 17, with high-level public servants and Application packages are due Aug. 15. 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-4:30 p.m.; Aug. participating in roundtable discus- to Air Force Personnel Center by For additional information, visit 502nd lrs customer service 7, 1-4:30 p.m.; and Sept. 25, sions with notable private sector and Aug. 15. https://www.mansfi eldfdn.org. For 502nd Logistics Readiness 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. public leaders. For additional information, visit complete eligibility criteria and ap- Squadron Customer Service is To register for the class or Selectees must be available for the George and Carol Olmsted plication information, go to myPers the primary focal point for all for additional information, call reassignment and be released by Foundation website at www.olmsted- at https://mypers.af.mil. supply-related questions, concerns, 691-2911. their Air Force Personnel Center foundation.org. For complete eligibil- complaints, Zero Overpricing Maximum class size is 40 except assignment offi cer prior to applying. ity requirements and application residency program seeks patients Program and Defense Reutilization for the Aug. 7 class, which has a Nomination packages are due by instructions, go to myPers at https:// The Wilford Hall Ambulatory Sur- and Marketing Offi ce transactions. maximum size of 30. Aug. 15 for the 2015-2016 program. mypers.af.mil. gical Center Endodontic Residency For additional information For additional information, visit Program, Air Force Postgraduate about LRS programs, contact a JULY 23 www.whitehouse.gov/about/fellows. mansfield fellowship eXchange program Dental School Department of End- customer service representative retired enlisted association meeting For complete eligibility criteria Airmen who are interested in odontics is offering free treatment at 671-2575/3611/3801, 925- Retired Enlisted Association and application instructions, go to cultural immersion in Japan can for patients who require root canal 1490/1049/1048, or email 502lrs. Chapter 80 meetings are held at the myPers at https://mypers.af.mil. look into the Mansfi eld Fellowship therapy. [email protected]. Gateway Club every fourth Wednes- olmsted scholar program Exchange Program. The service is available to mili- day of the month at 1 p.m. The Olmsted Scholar Program is Named after former U.S. Ambas- tary retirees, their immediate family

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 4, 2014 TALESPINNER PAGE 19

WHAT'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 ing, mandatory for personnel new to available by appointment only. For building 5160. The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ XX The Military Family and Readiness JBSA-Lackland, Gateway Club, 8 a.m. information, call 773-354-6131. XX AMVETS national service officer Club meets every third Tuesday of Center is closed July 4. to noon. available by appointment only. For the month at the Balfour Beatty XX Positive Parenting, 10 a.m. to noon, July 14 additional information, call 773- Community Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday JBSA-Lackland Health and Wellness XX Transition GPS, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. 354-6131. For more information, visit XX The Military Family and Readiness Center. XX Personal and family readiness brief- http://www.lacklandesc.org. Center is closed for Air Education and XX Federal resume writing, noon to ing, mandatory for personnel deploying July 16 Training Command Family Day. 2 p.m., Arnold Hall Community Center. longer than 30 days or going on remote XX Transition GPS, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. officers’ spouses’ club XX Dating 2.0, 2-4 p.m., JBSA- assignments, 10:30-11 a.m. XX Entry Level Separation, Technical The Lackland Officers’ Spouses’ Tuesday Lackland Health and Wellness Center. XX Post-deployment briefing, required Training, 8-9 a.m. Club meets monthly. For dates and XX Pre-deployment briefing, required XX Entry Level Separation, Basic for all Airmen returning from deploy- XX Newcomer’s orientation brief- times, or more information, visit for all Airmen preparing to deploy, Training, 2:30-3:30 p.m. ment, 502nd Logistics Readiness ing, mandatory for personnel new to http://www.lacklandosc.org. 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron XX AMVETS national service officer Squadron IDRC briefing room, 2:30-3:30 JBSA-Lackland, Gateway Club, 8 a.m. available by appointment only. p.m., building 5160. to noon. military council of catholic women IDRC briefing room, 9-9:30 a.m., The Military Council of Catholic building 5160. For information, call 773-354-6131. XX AMVETS national service officer XX Veterans Administration benefits available by appointment only. For briefing, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Women meets the first Friday of XX Resume writing techniques, noon- the month, 9:30 a.m., at Freedom 2 p.m., Arnold Hall Community Center. Thursday additional information, call 773- XX Entry Level Separation, Basic Train- XX Interview With Confidence, noon to 354-6131. ing, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Chapel. For additional information, XX AMVETS national service officer call 671-4208. available by appointment only. For 2 p.m., Arnold Hall Community Center. XX AMVETS national service officer information, call 773-354-6131. XX AMVETS national service officer July 15 available by appointment only. available by appointment only. XX Transition GPS, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. For additional information, call On the web Wednesday For additional information, call 773- XX Pre-deployment briefing, required 773-354-6131. http://www. XX Entry Level Separation, Technical 354-6131. for all Airmen preparing to deploy, lacklandfss.com Training, 8-9 a.m. July 11 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron July 17 XX Newcomer’s orientation brief- XX AMVETS national service officer IDRC briefing room, 9-9:30 a.m., XX Transition GPS, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. PAGE 20 sports TALESPINNER July 4, 2014

grip when contracting the triceps on the PCOMiNG way out. U 5. Cable curls: 10-12 reps –– Keep warhawks varsity soccer tryouts Fitness tips for looking arms and elbows tucked to the side so Joint Base San Antonio- that tension remains in the biceps. When Lackland Warhawks varsity pulling the bar up, don’t let the elbows soccer tryouts take place at go outward. When the elbows go out, the 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and tension comes off the biceps and instead Thursday at the Warhawk Field ‘sizzlin,’ this summer it goes to the shoulders. A lot of people located next to the Warhawk think they are not getting the full range Fitness Center. Call 292-7115 By Jose T. Garza III 2. Pulldowns: 12-15 reps –– Bring the of motion because the bar is coming up to for more details. JBSA-Lackland Public Affairs body out to the front pad area and grab their chest, but they actually are. Keep onto the handle. Either have an outward the arms locked to the side, stretch them medina and warhawk fitness Summer is offi cially here and some or inward grip. Shoot the bar up with down and contract the biceps on the way centers open on weekends out there might be worried that they are a slight arch in the back. When pulling in. When doing this exercise, keep the The Warhawk and Medina not beach body ready or “hot” enough to up, make sure arms are straight and not knees loose. When knees are locked, it Fitness Centers are now open catch people’s eye this summer as social locked out. When pulling down, make causes tension on the whole body and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on week- occasions bring lots of people out and sure to contract the back muscles. inhibits proper balance. ends to better serve the Joint about. 3. Chest press: 12-15 reps –– Adjust 6. Decline sit-ups: 15-20 reps –– Base San Antonio-Lackland It is not too late to transform that body the seat to ensure the bar is lined up to Make sure feet are secure under the community. into one that will make people take no- about the middle of the chest. Engage pads and the back of the knees are on firecracker 5k fun run/walk tice. the grip and bring the hands out to the the top part of the pads. Start from the The Firecracker 5K Fun Run/ Spencer Berry, a professional body- mid-portion of the grip. Lean back –– el- upright position with either arms folded Walk takes place at 6:45 a.m. builder and civilian employee at the bows should be up –– and shoot up, press across the chest or with hands behind the July 11 at the Gillum Fitness Defense Language Institute English Lan- out, and press back down. Always keep head. Keep the chin down to avoid stress- Center. The race is free and guage Center on Joint Base San Antonio- the elbows up so as to keep the chest ing the neck and so that a nice curve is runners can sign up on the day Lackland, demonstrated various exercis- engaged into the workout. If the elbows kept in the spine and tension is in the of the event. The run will start es that could help people get fi t. are dropped down, it is going to turn into abdominals as you go up. When going at Stapleton Park on Security 1. Leg press: 12-15 reps –– Sit fi rmly a triceps exercise. back down on the bench, do not go all the Hill and fi nish at the Gillum with the back rested on the upper pad 4. Triceps extensions: 10-12 reps –– way back with the shoulders hitting the Fitness Track. Call 977-2353 and glutes fi rmly on the seat. Feet should Lower the seat enough to where there bench. Have the lower back touch and for more information. be shoulder width apart on the press. The is enough space to execute the exer- go back up to contract the abdominals. seat should be put up close enough to the cise with perfect form. Sit low enough 7. Cardio: 20 minutes –– Choose af spirit and pride 5k press so the knees are bent at more than to where the armpits are resting com- whatever form of exercise is comfort- This fun run hosted by the 90 degrees. Be sure to push off the heel fortably on the arm pad. Keep the arms able. Interval training, using an inclined Joint Base San Antonio-Lack- and not the toes because it puts stress on on the top portion of the pad, so as not treadmill, step mill or adding resistence land First Sergeants Council the knees. Exhale and press all the way to take tension off the muscle. Lift the to an elipitcle adds more impact to the takes place at 8 a.m. July 26 out without locking the knees and inhale bar up and lower it down. Make sure workout. Perform at a level that is com- at the Basic Military Training while going down. the wrists are straight and keep a good fortable to get the heart going. Reception Center. The run is an opportunity for all Airmen to demonstrate Airmanship and Spencer Berry demonstrates Air Force pride. Pre-registration is $15 and $20 on day of the event. Call 671-0481 for more information.

9/11 commemorative run The Robert D. Gaylor NCO Academy will be hosting a 9/11 remembrance run from 7 a.m. to 4:11 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Medina Fitness Center. The event is open to all JBSA Department of Defense cardholders and dependents. Call 671-3766 for registration. Registration closes Sept. 1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 July 4, 2014 TALESPINNER PAGE 21 Injuries decline following military doctors’ warnings

By Beth Schwinn and stamina, and improve coordination programs high-intensity interval training carriers are potentially at greater risk Defense Health Agency and agility. But when people push them- that focused on proper form and gradual for rhabdo and should exercise cau- selves too hard to keep up — an attitude increases in the number of repetitions tion, particularly when beginning a new A serious injury caused by extreme many adherents encourage — problems and amount of weight used. exercise program. overtraining or heat exhaustion is occur. Devotees brag of exercising till “An 18-year-old Marine coming Other injuries doctors may encoun- occurring less often among service mem- they puke. straight out of boot camp might or ter as a result of extreme workouts bers after warnings by military doctors. “It’s the military ethos that you’ve got might not be educated in terms of lift- include dislocated shoulders, torn liga- Cases of exertional rhabdomyolysis, to push, potentially to exhaustion and ing techniques and the biomechanics ments, torn muscles, stress fractures and kidney damage caused by physical ex- injury, in particular when exercising necessary to prevent injuries,” Marine tendinitis. ertion or heat stress, more than doubled in groups,” said Dr. Francis O’Connor, Corps combat fi tness program manager Service members who develop rhab- between 2005 and 2011, peaking at 430 associate director of the Uniformed Ser- Ryan Massimo, who helped develop the do may report seeing brownish col- cases annually per 100,000 service mem- vices University Consortium for Health High Intensity Tactical Training workout, ored urine and experiencing weakness, bers in 2011, according to the Armed and Military Performance. told Athletic Business magazine in 2011. swelling and limited mobility. Most Forces Health Surveillance Center. O’Connor, a former college gymnast, “There are a lot of progressions that go recover, but in some cases, more seri- Since then, however, “rhabdo” cases said he is troubled to see complex and into this program. We start out slow and ous consequences such as kidney failure have declined by 24 percent. challenging skills such as handstand progress at the Marine’s level of experi- may result. No one knows for sure what caused pushups and muscle ups on the rings ence.” Warfi ghters often can’t tell if they’ve the spike in rhabdo cases or the subse- [pulling oneself from a hanging position Army physical therapists working overtrained until after they complete a quent decline, but doctors suspect one to a position above the rings] demon- with a light infantry brigade developed workout, O’Connor said. However, they factor may have been the growth in strated with limited explanation of form the Advanced Tactical Athlete Condition- can help prevent problems by introduc- extreme workouts. or technique. ing Program, which is a train-the-trainer ing new activities gradually, avoiding Military doctors noticed a spike in “When you introduce high repetition program that combines high-intensity energy drinks before a workout and be- rhabdo about fi ve years ago, as the pop- with complex skills, it invites injury as aquatic exercises, agility training, core ing sure they’re well hydrated. ularity of a type of high-intensity interval fatigue sets in and form becomes com- conditioning for the back and abdomi- workout increased. While high-intensity promised,” he said. nal muscles, and interval speed training. workouts have been around for decades, The consortium partnered with the The idea is to give trainers the tools for the new workouts sold on DVDs or American College of Sports Medicine to a workout that is tough but safe. offered in commercial gyms simulated produce a paper in 2011 on the risks of Many factors contribute to rhabdo, the look and feel of a military workout, extreme workouts, which led to a round but two of the most common are exces- with a “drill sergeant” leading multiple of media attention. The military’s Human sive physical exertion and heat stress. repetitions of strenuous exercis- Performance Resource Center also post- Rhabdo occurs when muscle is dam- es, with very limited recovery time ed advice online. aged, releasing myoglobin protein into between sets. At the same time, the military offi cials, the bloodstream to be fi ltered out of the The widely popular workouts can who were working to reduce training in- body by the kidneys. Myoglobin breaks help burn calories, build muscle, juries, noted the popularity of extreme down into substances that can damage decrease body fat, increase strength workouts and incorporated into their kidney cells. People who are sickle cell courtesy graphic

shouldn’t really use it until after more than an hour of exertion,” she explained. Hydrate before physical activity Beat the heat with proper hydration Drink 16 ounces of water two hours prior to participating in physical activ- By Jose T. Garza III NBA champion for his inability to play vital that military personnel and civil- ity. Consume another 16 ounces of water JBSA-Lackland Public Affairs the rest of the game in the non-air- ians are aware of the proper hydration after completion to replenish the body. conditioned AT&T Center. methods to combat the heat as the Spurs Don’t overuse caffeinated beverages San Antonio Spurs fans recently However, when people experience did in the Finals. Think cautiously about consuming had fun at Miami Heat forward Leb- muscle cramps of their own, they real- Staff Sgt. Lyndsay Moen, 59th Medical caffeinated beverages before engaging ron James’ expense, ridiculing him for ize that it is no joke. Wing nutritionist, provided the following in exercise. “Stay away from caffeinated not playing the last fi ve minutes of the Muscle cramps are involuntary, forc- hydration guidelines to help people not beverages if you’re exerting yourself be- fourth quarter of Game 1 of the NBA ibly contracted muscles that do not re- succumb to torrid conditions. cause they are diuretic,” the nutritionist Finals after going down with leg cramps. lax and can last anywhere from a few Drink sips of water constantly advised. Whether it was hurling insults via seconds to a few minutes. Consume sips of water every 15 min- Maintain proper nutrition social media, creating huge cutout Like James, people can suffer cramps utes to stay hydrated. “If people have Eat balanced meals containing good boards depicting him crying, or mock- from excessive fl uid loss from perspira- reached the point where they feel thirsty, protein, carbohydrates and fats with ing the scene in which he was carried tion after participating in vigorous phys- it already too late. They are already de- fruits and veggies before and after off the court in an Internet craze called ical activities under warm conditions. hydrated,” Moen said. working out. “Lebroning,” they were relentless With San Antonio temperatures in the Replenish body with electrolytes For additional hydration and nutrition in their mockery of the two-time 90-100 degree range this summer, it is “People overuse Gatorade. They tips, call 292-5999.