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MARCH 15, 2013 VOL. 55, NO. 10

A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING – – FORT SAM HOUSTON For information on sequestration, visit http://www.jbsa.af.mil.

Chef Robert Stars show appreciation Irvine (left) watches as Gary Sinise flips a burger before for BAMC staff, patients the show at Brooke Army By Maria Gallegos and Elaine Sanchez tion, hosted the appreciation day for Medical Center BAMC Public Affairs Brooke Army Medical Center war- campus March riors, patients, staff and their families 6. The event “Are you ready?!” Gary Sinise March 6. included a asked the huge crowd waiting for the Sinise’s dedication to supporting two-hour concert start of the concert just outside the troops and their families was widely from Sinise’s San Antonio Military Medical Center. appreciated by the fans who came out “Lt. Dan Band” They yelled back, “YES!” to enjoy the event. and a classic “We came here for you,” he shout- “This is an awesome event,” barbecue pre- ed back to the crowd as they cheered said Staff Sgt. Christopher Byers, a pared by Irvine, and roared with excitement. And that wounded Soldier from BAMC’s War- host of the was the beginning of the celebration. rior Transition Battalion. “It lifts your television show The Academy Award-winning actor spirits up and takes you away from “Restaurant: and philanthropist, famously known the daily routine – thank you, Gary!” Impossible.” as “Lt. Dan” from the movie “Forrest Sinise told a local news station that Gump” and “Mac Taylor” from televi- although he played a fictional Viet- Photo by sion series “CSI:NY,” as well as the Robert Shields founder of The Gary Sinise Founda- See BAMC, P8 JBSA community honors its best se- categories, with 37 service nior officials announced the members and government selection of its annual award civilian employees honored winners for 2012 at the together. Photos by Alan W. Boedeker JBSA Annual Awards Cer- They were selected among Joint Base San Antonio senior officials an- emony, held at the Marriott finalists from all three JBSA nounced the selection of its annual award Rivercenter Hotel in down- military locations: JBSA- winners for 2012 at the JBSA Annual town San Antonio March 8. Lackland, JBSA-Randolph, Awards Ceremony, held at the Marriott What was different about and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. Rivercenter Hotel in downtown San Anto- this year’s selections was “We pay tribute to our nio March 8. Pictured here are the winners that all services – Air Force, great Soldiers, Marines, Sail- from the junior enlisted member category. Army, Navy, Marines and ors, Airmen, Coastguards- For a story and more photos, turn to Coast Guard – were rep- Pages 12 and 13. resented in the 10 overall See JBSA, P18

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FORT SAM HOUSTON Finally, maximizing Leadership is flexible, collaborative potential is all about A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING – JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO – FORT SAM HOUSTON pushing individuals to do Editorial Staff By J.R. Tillery ously cultivate. website http://www.multi- more and to be proactive 802nd Mission Support Group From train- culturaladvantage.com. about accomplishing their JBSA/502nd Air Base Wing Commander Technical director for installation ing to mentor- In the context of an objective. Brig. Gen. Theresa C. Carter support ing, leaders must organization, valuing Bottom line: push your remain flexible diversity means creating people to strive to be JBSA/502nd ABW Public Affairs Director Over the past 34 years and collaborative a workplace that respects “excellent” at whatever Todd G. White I have led and mentored to ensure their and includes differences, they are doing. There military and civilian staffs embrace recognizing the unique is a saying that there’s JBSA-FSH Public Affairs Officer Karla L. Gonzalez personnel at all career excellence in all contributions that each always room for im- levels. they do. individual makes in order provement and that is Editor Yet, after more than Excellence is to help each individual why leaders always aim Steve Elliott three decades of experi- what transforms cultivate their inherent and push their people Writer/Editor ence, I still find leading an organization talent and skills. towards excellence. Lori Newman people to be the most and the individ- But most important, Leadership is about Layout Artist challenging aspect of ual from good to diversity means creat- being flexible and col- Joe Funtanilla leadership. This is true “great”. ing a work environment laborative without com- because organizations Flexible and to help people maximize promising core ethical News Leader office: are dynamic and people collaborative lead- their potential. standards to motivate, 2080 Wilson Way are diverse, yet expecta- J.R. Tillery ers build great Helping people maxi- mentor, and hold people Building 247, Suite 211 tions must be set and organizations and mize their potential is no accountable. One leader- Fort Sam Houston standards maintained, When we think of develop individuals who easy task, but it is per- ship style does not fit all 78234-5004 which drives the need for excellence, we think in respect diversity. haps the most rewarding or all situations. 210-221-2030 flexible and collaborative terms of the highest end Diversity as a concept aspect of leading people. Flexible and collabora- DSN 471-2030 leaders. of the quality spectrum. focuses on a broader set Just as every individual tive leaders, and Joint Flexible and collabora- We think of a superior of qualities than race is different, so too must Base San Antonio has News Leader Advertisements: tive leaders balance ex- product or the example and gender, according to the approach to leading, many, encourage their Prime Time mentoring and coaching people to embrace excel- Military Newspapers pectations and standards of what a leader expects the website http://hrweb. Ave E at Third Street by motivating, mentor- of their staff. berkley.edu/diversity. them to excellence be lence, respect diversity San Antonio, Texas 78205 ing and holding people Excellence is a mind- Flexible and collab- different. and maximize their po- (210) 250-2024 accountable without a set that translates into orative leaders know When leaders create tential. compromise of core ethi- excellent results. It is the that the success of an an environment where Leadership question: News Leader email: cal standards. They also drive and pride that sets organization and the people can be innovative do you use a flexible and usaf.jbsa.502-abw.mbx. develop people who re- an individual apart from people who make up the and original they start collaborative leadership [email protected] spect diversity, embrace the ordinary and the part organization depends on the process of helping in- style when leading your excellence and maximize of each individual that the ability to embrace dividuals maximize their people? I hope your an- News Leader online: their potential. leaders work to continu- diversity, according to the potential. swer is yes. www.samhouston.army.mil/PAO

This Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of the News Leader are not Sequestration pinch includes tuition assistance suspension necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. government or Department of Defense. It is published weekly by the 502nd By Amaani Lyle to the civilian work- the Defense Department’s Such decisions, Little said. Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio- Fort Sam Houston Public Affairs Office, 2080 American Forces Press Service force,” Little said. comptroller issued guid- explained, are the “un- Little maintained that Wilson Way, Building 247, Suite 211, Fort Sam The press secretary ance suggesting the ser- fortunate outcomes” of DOD officials have been Houston, Texas 78234-5004; 210-221-2030, DSN 471-2030. Printed circulation is 10,000. Though budget woes placed the blame on a vices consider significant budgetary uncertainty transparent, both within Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patron- led the Army, Marine “sequestration” mecha- reductions in funding and the need to ensure the department and with age without regard to race, color, religion, sex, Corps and Air Force to nism in budget law that tuition assistance appli- the availability of neces- the American people, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other non- suspend their tuition kicked in March 1, trig- cants, effective immedi- sary resources to re- about sequestration’s merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If assistance programs and gering across-the-board ately, for the duration of spond to crises around consequences. a violation or rejection of this equal opportu- nity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the the Navy continues to spending cuts that Pen- the current fiscal year, the world. “We’ve been very clear printer shall refuse to print advertising from consider its options, the tagon officials repeatedly which ends Sept. 30. “We’re … walking about impacts to readi- that source until the violation is corrected. The editorial content of this publication is the program is important to had warned would harm “We’re in a period of soberly into the seques- ness, [and the] services responsibility of the Director of Public Affairs. the Defense Department the nation’s military terrible budget uncer- ter period,” Little said, are making decisions The News Leader is published by Prime Time, Inc., Military Newspapers, Ave E at Third Street, and to service members, readiness. tainty,” Little said. “This before relating Defense on a broad range of San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 250-2024, a Pentagon Press Secretary “Let me be clear: department … is making Secretary Chuck Hagel’s programs,” Little said. private firm in no way connected with the U.S. government, under exclusive written contract George Little said at a we’re here because of multiple decisions that direction on the matter. “It should come as no with the 502nd Air Base Wing and JBSA-Fort news conference Tues- sequestration,” he said. aren’t exactly to our lik- “His very clear instruc- surprise to anyone that Sam Houston Public Affairs Office. The civilian printer is responsible for commercial adver- day. “If sequestration were ing, but we are having to tions have been for us these kinds of decisions tising. The appearance of advertising in this “The program enables averted, we may be swallow bitter pills not to, in a very calm, cool are coming down the publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. the professional and facing a different set of because we want to pop and collected manner, pike.” Air Force. Stories and photos for publica- personal development of choices on these and them, but because we’re deal with the hand we’ve For more information, tion consideration may be e-mailed to usaf. [email protected] our service members and other programs.” forced to make some been dealt, and it’s an call 221-1738 (Army) or by close of business Friday. facilitates their transition Last week, Little said, very tough decisions.” unfortunate hand,” Little 221-0853 (Air Force). MARCH 15, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 3 News Briefs Intel training gets off to fast start at JBSA- CPAC Furlough Call Center By Gregory Ripps Scenarios include for- operations management The Joint Base San Antonio-Fort 470th MIB Public Affairs ays to mock villages in teams have undergone Sam Houston Civilian Personnel Ad- remote areas of JBSA- certification in their visory Center established a Furlough Any military intel- Camp Bullis (“source respective intelligence Call Center. For more information, ligence Soldiers who operations”) and training. call 466-3065 or 221-1425 or email arrived at Joint Base continue with trainees “We’ll be back in May usarmy.jbsa.hqda-cpac.mbx.inquiry@ San Antonio-Camp Bullis questioning “detainees” to certify the entire bat- mail.mil. For the latest furlough expecting a few days of (played by category II talion,” said 1st Lt. Erna information, visit the CPAC website classroom review before contract linguists in the Jablonski, battalion at http://www.samhouston.army.mil/ diving into their train- target language to add adjutant. “We’ll be one cpac/. ing were sorely disap- realism and provide step closer in preparing pointed. cultural benefit to the for overseas deploy- eOPF Unavailable March 15-18 Personnel from the training program) and ment.” The Electronic Official Personnel 470th MI Brigade who analyzing interviews In addition to the Folder will be unavailable from 4 p.m. run the Intelligence and and other essential ele- Photo by 1st Lt. Erna Jablonski IDTF staff, other mem- Friday through 5 a.m. Monday as the Security Command De- ments of the intelligence Soldiers from the 163rd Military Intelligence Battalion approach bers of the 470th MI Office of Personnel Management is tention Training Facility puzzle. the mock village of Matikhan while an observer-controller (left) Brigade who actively moving the eOPF East environment immediately “put them MI battalions and watches the exercise. The team certification exercises on Joint supported the inter- from Ashburn, Va., to Lakewood, Colo. to work” in their train- battlefield surveillance Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis included training at the Intelli- rogation and “source The eOPF is the electronic version of ing scenarios. battalions have steadily gence and Security Command Detention Training Facility operated operations” training in- the official federal civilian employee “We are using an rotated teams through by the 470th MI Brigade on behalf of the command. cluded Soldiers serving personnel folder. The current website active training model,” the IDTF training over as observer-controllers. will not change. People can still said Brian Lloyd, IDTF the last few years. aged to do more of their ranks and empower Personnel from the access the eOPF website at https:// deputy director. “It’s While the Soldiers re- training themselves. officers and noncommis- Army Operations Group, eopf1.nbc.gov/army/ once the transi- more like OJT – with ceive training on a more “The concept is for sioned officers to make National Ground Intel- tion to the new facility is complete. the bulk of the train- individual and depart- the trainees to jump into the training happen in ligence Center, 704th MI ing focused on mission mentalized basis before the simulated environ- accordance with the Brigade and 303rd MI AMEDDC&S Health Fair April 3 execution.” arriving at JBSA-Camp ment,” Lloyd explained. unit standards.” Battalion also supported The Army Medical Department The IDTF allows MI Bullis, they are able to “They will retain more The latest unit to the training. Center and School’s Department of Soldiers to practice their put all their training in learning by doing. utilize the IDTF is the “It’s all about follow- Preventive Health Services hosts a intelligence-gathering together with the help of “Then they can 163rd MI Battalion from ing Army guidance,” health fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. skills using a building the IDTF and its support pinpoint or tailor which , Texas. Over Lloyd said. “Army units April 3 at Building 2841, in the Willis and equipment much staff. training they need,” recent weeks, the bat- should take a more Hall food court. The fair, titled “Public like they would use in However, Lloyd said Lloyd added. “The unit talion’s multi-function, active role in training Health is Return On Investment: Save an overseas mission. the units are encour- can look within its own signals intelligence and their own formations.” Lives, Save Money,” includes informa- tion about fad diets/supplements, healthy eating, relaxation, spiritual health, exercise and running, a sports AFAF fundraising begins March 25 at JBSA locations shoe clinic, holistic medicine, immu- nizations, safe sex/sexually transmit- By Alex Salinas JBSA-Randolph’s kick-off “Each unit (at every Lackland; $157,730 for said. “My first sergeant ted diseases, hypertension preven- Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph 8 a.m. March 22 at Ran- JBSA location) is encour- JBSA-Randolph; and on the other end told me tion and management, diabetes, Public Affairs dolph’s Parr Club. aged to do fundraising $4,579 for JBSA-Fort my father had passed hearing and vision conservation, and The AFAF campaign, however they choose.” Sam Houston. away. So many thoughts other informational and interactive The 2013 Air Force made up of Air Force Unit project officers “San Antonio is ‘Mili- went through my mind presentations. A music ensemble from Assistance Fund cam- Villages Inc., Air Force will be chosen to su- tary City, USA,’” 1st Lt. and then the realization the U.S. Air Force Band will play from paign, which raises Aid Society Inc., Air pervise fundraising for Ryan Nichols, Lackland that I couldn’t afford to 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 221-7409 money to support active Force Enlisted Village every unit, which then AFAF project officer, go home to be with my for more information. duty, retirees, Reserve, Inc. and the General and may assign key workers said. “We have one of family hit me. National Guard and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay to help collect donations. the largest military pres- “My first sergeant OCS Structure Interview their dependents in Foundation, help eligible Only active-duty ences in one city, and helped me fill out a Panel Board April 10 financial distress, will be recipients with emergen- members and retirees this campaign focuses form to get the funds The 502nd Force Support recognized from March cies, educational support will be asked to donate on taking care of our needed to fly home. The Squadron’s Military Personnel Branch 25 through May 3 at or securing retirement according to Air Force own.” AFAF is for situations conducts an Army Officer Candidate Joint Base San Antonio. homes for widows or regulations, but the goal Nichols learned first- just like this.” School Structure Interview Panel The campaign will widowers of Air Force is to spread the word to hand what the AFAF To access contribution Board at 8 a.m. April 10 in Room kick-off at JBSA-Lack- members in need of “100 percent” of those means to thousands of forms and general infor- 117B of Building 2263 on Stanley land with a breakfast 8 financial assistance. who can contribute, people as a young air- mation about AFAF and Road. All Soldiers must have a bach- a.m. March 21 at Lack- “This campaign is Lukshis said. man first class. its affiliates, visit http:// elor degree and cannot be over the land’s Gateway Club. about Airmen helping The goal is also to “It was the morning www.afassistancefund. age of 32. All OCS applicants must Retired Chief Master Sgt. Airmen,” Capt. Celeste meet or surpass last of Nov. 25, 2000, when org/. of the Air Force Robert Lukshis, JBSA AFAF year’s donations of I received one of the See NEWS BRIEFS, P6 Gaylor will speak at project officer, said. $347,039 for JBSA- worst phone calls,” he PAGE 4 NEWS LEADER MARCH 15, 2013 ‘Epic Flood’ rocks large popular music ensemble competition By Staff Sgt. Corey Baltos band ensemble from the For the second straight Army Band intranet. Sgt. 1st Class Dion Kruczek, ARNORTH Public Affairs “Fort year, the members earned What makes the com- noncommissioned officer-in- Sam’s Own,” rocked and bragging rights in the petition somewhat unique charge of “Epic Flood,” one of Some of “Fort Sam’s rolled to victory at the large popular music is that all members of the the smaller musical ensembles Own” rocked its way Army Band 2012 Mission ensemble category of the Army band community that are part of 323rd Army to the top yet again, as Performance Team of the competition, held virtually are eligible to cast their Band “Fort Sam’s Own,” belts “Epic Flood,” a rock Year competition. via videos posted on the votes. out “Bohemian Rhapsody” The competition catego- during the Night of the Rocking rizes large popular music Dead Halloween show Oct. 30 at ensembles as “perform- the Fort Sam Houston Theater. ing any genre of popular The group won the large popular music with nine or more music ensemble category of performers.” The inaugu- the Army Band 2012 Mission ral contest kicked off in Performance Team of the Year 2011; it is open to all ac- competition. tive, reserve and National Guard bands. Band,” said Sgt. 1st Class our two small rock bands “Since we have won Dion Kruczek, noncom- into one epic flood of the award every year missioned officer-in- music,” explained vocalist since it started, they are charge of Epic Flood. Spc. Andre Badeaux. going to start calling it the There are currently The members of Epic ‘Epic Flood’ award,” said 52 Soldiers assigned to Flood said they were lead vocalist Staff Sgt. the band, so many of the thrilled about their repeat Tony Cooper. Soldiers play in several in earning top honors. While the members MPTs. “I feel so excited about of the 323rd Army Band Epic Flood, with 10 winning a second year in U.S. Army courtesy photos play together as part of members, is classified as a row,” Kruczek said. “I Members of “Epic Flood,” a rock band ensemble from the 323rd Army Band “Fort Sam’s Own,” rocks out the overall band, they also a large rock band and as am retiring at the end of to Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” during the “Night of the Rocking Dead” Halloween show Oct. 30 at the play in smaller mission a show band. The band the month, and this was a Fort Sam Houston Theater. performance teams. members are assigned to very great way to end my “We have a Latin band, the various performance career as a bandsman.” two brass quintets, a teams based on the in- One of the reasons for ceremonial band, a show struments they play. Epic Flood’s success, said band and two rock bands “Epic Flood got its within the 323rd Army name because it combines See BAND, P9 MARCH 15, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 5 PAGE 6 NEWS LEADER MARCH 15, 2013 News Briefs Burn Flight Team sets record with Singapore mission continued from P3 By Steven Galvan see their S1/G1 prior to submitting U.S. Army Institute of Surgical their OCS packets, which must be Research Public Affairs turned by March 29. Call 221-0885 for more information. For complete For more than 60 listing and checklist of the OCS years, the U.S. Army requirements and forms, visit https:// Institute of Surgical www.hrcapps.army.mil/site/protect/ Research Burn Center at branches/officer/Operations/Acces- Joint Base San Antonio- sions/OCS/index.htm Fort Sam Houston has provided special- MacArthur Grandstand ized medical response Renovation through its Burn Flight Renovation of the MacArthur Team, deploying to Field reviewing grandstand to add transport burned and additional seats and a command critically injured patients reviewing area is scheduled to start throughout the world to in April. The current grandstand the center for definitive will remain open for use during the care. construction project. Upon comple- The team set a new tion, the existing grandstand will record Feb. 22 for the close for construction. The new and longest continuous flight renovated facility will double the size by flying for 19 hours of the existing grandstand, contain on a non-stop flight Photo by Staff Sgt. Seth B. Holland a covered command review area, from Singapore to San (From left) Capt. Michael Campbell, Lt. Col. Booker T. King, Sgt. Nikenson Penette, and Staff Sgt. Daniel J. Nelson monitor the patient have a limestone exterior and also Antonio, traveling more during the flight from Singapore to San Antonio. upgrade the ventilation, sound and than 9,850 miles, which lighting systems. There should be no surpasses its previous in Germany and trans- Army team members to stabilize the patient Daniel J. Nelson. interruptions to the use during the longest flight by more ported more than 350 synchronized their ef- for the long flight home. “Everyone on this construction process. Call 295-0621 than 3,000 miles. patients injured in Af- forts with the Marines Both Air Force Criti- team has to be proficient for more information. Since its inception ghanistan and Iraq. on the ground, with cal Care Air Transport with their job,” King in 1952, the BFT has The recent mission the Air Force for the Teams and BFT can said. “It’s not uncommon Military Tax Assistance been able to deploy its to Singapore provided transport aircraft, the be utilized to transport for a team member – for Centers Open five-person teams year- unique challenges Navy for ground trans- burn casualties. example, a respiratory The MTAC is open to all eligible round within hours of for the team as they portation and storage “Many burn patients technician – to assist service members, retirees and de- notification of a mission. transferred the patient of the equipment in are transported by the nurse and help with pendents to obtain free assistance The specialized team from the hospital to the Singapore and the ISOS CCATT,” King said. “We wound care while we with federal and state tax return is normally composed of aircraft and on to San and TRICARE for the are usually involved are in midair. We all preparation. The MTAC at 2271 Reyn- a burn surgeon special- Antonio. care management and with patients who work as a team for the olds Road is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ized in critical care, a According to Lt. Col. transfer of the patient sustain burns over 40 benefit of the patient.” Monday through Friday by appoint- critical care registered (Dr.) Booker T. King, from the hospital to the percent of their body Not all Soldiers as- ment only. Call 295-1040. The San nurse, a licensed voca- team leader and burn aircraft. or those with inhalation signed to the burn Antonio Military Medical Center also tional nurse, respiratory center deputy director, “The success of the injuries.” center become mem- has an office, call 916-1040. therapist, and an opera- the mission went pre- recent Burn Flight Team King also explained bers of the BFT. Before tions non-commissioned cisely according to plan mission to Singapore ex- that the BFT is ide- anyone is selected to be SAMMC Dining Renovations officer. with a combined effort emplifies the dedication ally suited to care for a member of the team The San Antonio Military Medical The team usually from all the branches of of military professionals casualties with complex they have to work on Center’s main dining facility and departs from the San the U.S. military, the In- demonstrating limitless traumatic injuries, such the burn ward for many Grab-n-Go undergoes renovations Antonio International ternational SOS organi- commitment to care for as those with a combi- months and be selected beginning in April. During the Airport on a commer- zation, and the TRICARE their brothers and sis- nation of burns, ampu- from among their peers. renovation, the Rucksack and the cial flight with all the Pacific Area office. ters in arms,” said ISR tations, chest, abdominal “They must also suc- Café Express on the first level of the specialized critical care “The success of the Burn Center director, and head injuries. cessfully complete Air new tower will remain open. Several equipment necessary to mission relied on all Col. (Dr.) Evan Renz. The six team mem- Force CCATT training,” temporary dining options will be transport one or more these agencies work- “It also reflects the bers on the Singapore said Holland, who has available, such as the “Market on patients on an Air Force ing together in order collaborative efforts of a mission were King; been with the BFT for the Green,” a temporary structure C-17 configured for to coordinate multiple tri-service team whose critical care nurse Cpt. more than a year. located outside the Garden entrance. patient care en route to aspects of the transfer skills have been honed Michael A. Campbell; li- Once a mission is There will also be two new Grab-n-Go San Antonio. beyond that which we over a decade of combat censed vocational nurses complete, the BFT kiosks: “The Renovation Station” lo- For the last decade, normally experience support.” Sgts. Macneil Ramos members immediately cated near women’s health clinic and the BFT has conducted when flying in and out As with all transport and Nikenson Pennette; prepare for the next “The Salad Stop,” located between almost 100 missions of Germany,” King said. missions, highly trained along with respiratory one and stand ready to the pharmacy and laboratory. between Landstuhl In order to make personnel and special- therapists Staff Sgts. live up to their motto of Regional Medical Center this mission a success, ized equipment are used Seth B. Holland and “Anytime, Anywhere.” MARCH 15, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 7 ARMY NORTH HELPS CELEBRATE TEXAS INDEPENDENCE Maj. Gen. Adolph McQueen Jr., deputy commanding general for support, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), recites Texas history during the Texas Independence Day Celebration at the Alamo March 2. The event, conducted by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Alamo Mission Chapter, honored the men and women who fought and died for Texas Independence. The Texas Declaration of Independence was signed 177 years ago on March 2, 1836. “This Declaration was unanimously adopted, with no amendments,” said Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, who provided the Texas Independence Day address at the ceremony. “They knew why they were there and what they needed to do.” Photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Baltos

WRESTLERS ‘LOCK DOWN’ SOLDIERS AT WFSC Shawn “SuperMex” Hernandez (center), a professional wrestler with Total Nonstop Action Wres- tling, jokes about “locking down” wounded warriors Spcs. Steven Grado (left) and Jesus Zarzoa while visiting the Warrior and Family Support Center March 5. Hernandez said he wanted to visit the wounded warriors because of his dad. “My father was a Green Beret for 30 years,” Hernandez said. “He was my hero growing up, so any time I can give back to Soldiers, I am down with it. Photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Baltos You don’t really think about the casualties of war; seeing them is important.” Hernandez and Velvet Sky, a fellow TNA wrestler, were in town for a “Lockdown” wrestling match at the recently.

Jbsa-Fsh recognizes women's month Retired Capt. Marie Graves Irving (left) shares a laugh with retired Col. Ruth L. Nancarrow during the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Women’s History Month celebration Friday at the Sam Houston Community Center on Joint Base Fort Sam Houston. The contributions of women to the nation’s success were recognized during the event, hosted by the U.S. Army 5th Recruiting Brigade commander, Col. L. Wayne Magee Jr. and his wife Lela. During the event, retired Cols. Rhea Sue Anderson and Ruth L. Nancarrow, retired Maj. Marian Weller and retired Capts. Marie Graves Irving and Patricia Hugle Biggs were recognized Photo by James E. Frost for serving the nation in various conflicts that spanned the time period from World War II to Desert Storm. Guest speaker Brig. Gen. Theresa C. Carter, commander of the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, made the point that she hopes someday women are so integrated into the fields of science, technology, engineering and math, that firsts for women will be a thing of the past. PAGE 8 NEWS LEADER MARCH 15, 2013

BAMC from P1 humbled by the sacri- DOD comptroller: fices of BAMC staff and nam veteran, his passion patients at the medical for his cause is very real center and also praised as he continues to show the kitchen staff for help- civilian furloughs support and appreciation ing with the food prepa- for our nation’s troops. ration a day before and “We want people to during the event. can begin April 26 know that if they vol- “Everyone in the kitch- By Jim Garamone The department unteer and serve their en was outstanding, es- American Forces Press Service asked commands to country, that Americans pecially the 10 wounded identify civilians who are grateful for what warriors that helped in Unless Congress acts would be excepted from they do,” he told them. the kitchen from the mo- to end sequestration, furloughs. That infor- “I just try to show my ment we arrived (a day furloughs for Defense mation is back in the gratitude in various before) and back again Department civilian em- Pentagon, Hale said, ways.” at 5 a.m. this morning ployees can begin April and officials are review- The event included a – it almost brings you to 26, the department’s ing the recommenda- two-hour concert from tears,” he said. comptroller said at the tions. Their goal is to his “Lt. Dan Band” and a BAMC Commander Pentagon Monday. complete that review by classic barbecue pre- Col. Kyle Campbell called Robert F. Hale dis- March 15, he added. pared by celebrity chef the celebration “just cussed the furlough After notifying Con- Robert Irvine from “Res- incredible. The staff and planning process with a gress, the department taurant: Impossible.” patients greatly deserve Pentagon audience. The began legally required The band rocked the these acts of gratitude. comptroller also took bargaining with unions. stage, covering every- The BAMC staff make Photo by Robert Shields questions sent in via About a dozen unions thing from classic rock the amazing, routine. We Brooke Army Medical Center commander Col. Kyle Campbell (left) Facebook and Twitter. have national consulta- to the greatest country couldn’t be prouder.” welcomes Gary Sinise and Chef Robert Irvine during BAMC Apprecia- DOD is the only agen- tion rights, Hale said, hits for more than 5,800 Sinise came back tion Day March 6. The Academy Award-winning actor and philanthro- cy in the U.S. govern- and local commanders attendees. March 7 to visit with pist, famously known as Lt. Dan in the movie “Forrest Gump” and the ment that has to notify are in the process of While the food serving inpatients at SAMMC. He founder of The Gary Sinise Foundation, hosted the Appreciation Day Congress when it wants notifying several local lines snaked around the thanked the Soldiers for for BAMC wounded warriors, patients, staff and their families. to impose furloughs. Of- unions. entire parking lot, they their sacrifices and made ficials did that Feb. 20. “The unions, in this moved along quickly as sure they knew people for your sacrifices you all veterans, first respond- “There is a 45-day case, don’t have the servers piled plates high are grateful and appreci- have made to defend our ers, their families and waiting period after we right to bargain not to with hamburgers, hot ate what they do. nation.” those in need. submit that notification do the furloughs, he dogs, barbecued chicken “Thank you for your Gary Sinise and the Lt. For more on this before furloughs can with all the fixings. service,” Sinise told the Dan Band play an aver- celebration and photos, start,” Hale said. See FURLOUGH, P9 Irvine said he was Soldiers. “I am grateful age of 30 to 40 shows visit the BAMC Facebook per year in support of page, at http://www.fa- the foundation’s mission cebook.com/brookearmy- of serving and honoring medicalcenter. MARCH 15, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 9

FURLOUGH from P8 have the right to appeal to the Merit Systems Pro- said. “They do have the tection Board. right to bargain how they “We’ve never done this are implemented.” and I hope we never do,” If Congress does not Hale said. “It’s not quite act on sequestration, lat- clear what this appeal er this month the depart- right will be, but the ap- ment will send letters to peal right is there.” the excepted employees If Congress does not and propose furloughs for act, civilian employees the rest, Hale said. There will be furloughed with- is a seven-day period for out pay for 22 days – one people to reply to their day a week through the letters, followed by a 30- Sept. 30 end of the fiscal day waiting period. year. “At the end of that For affected civilian period, we can send employees, this amounts decisions of furloughs, to a 20 percent cut in and those furloughs can pay from the beginning start,” he said. of furloughs through the When the formal notice end of the fiscal year. is sent, civilian employees

BAND from P4 ing to put the group over the top. Kruczek, is the chemistry For this competition, within the group. the band chose the Queen “We were lucky to have song “Bohemian Rhap- a group of musicians that sody” to show off their had great chemistry and harmonic prowess. Their similar backgrounds,” she entry was a video record- said. ing of their performance One of the difficulties at the Night of the Rock- Army bands face, said ing Dead Halloween from Cooper, is that the musi- Oct. 30 at the Fort Sam cians are only with the Houston Theater. group for two or three The song, said years before they move Badeaux, is an extremely on to their next duty sta- challenging one. And as tions. challenging as the song “The chemistry of the itself may be, the group group can change very members said they felt quickly,” he explained. that if they nailed it, they “A lot of the members of had a great chance of re- Epic Flood will be leaving peating their success from over the next few months, last year. so it will be an entirely “If we hadn’t done that different group next year.” song well, I wouldn’t have The band members sent it in to be judged,” also said that their song said 1st Sgt. James Kruc- choice was vital in help- zek, 323rd Army Band. PAGE 10 NEWS LEADER MARCH 15, 2013 Prayer luncheon helps nourish body, soul By Lori Newman You have to put God first and JBSA-FSH News Leader if you put God first every- thing else falls into place.” The Joint Base San Anto- The second patriot was nio-Fort Sam Houston annual a 100-year-old veteran who prayer breakfast became a Jaco would visit monthly luncheon March 7 as the when he was stationed community gathered to enjoy in Washington, D.C. The food and fellowship. veteran talked to him about The event, held at the Sam the promises he had made to Houston Community Center, God throughout his lifetime featured prayers offered and the significance of keep- by several members of the ing those promises. chapel community and words Retired Gen. Richard of inspiration from a former Cavazos was also influential Fifth Army commander, in Jaco’s life. retired Lt. Gen. Tom Jaco, “[Cavazos] would always along with entertainment put his hand on your shoul- from the JBSA-FSH Samoan der as his shook your hand Choir. and he would say, ‘I will see Jaco talked about what is you on the high ground,’” important in life, as it was Jaco said. explained to him by three “It told you two things. great patriots. You knew he had the Photo by Lori Newman Louis Stumberg, civilian confidence in you to take Chaplain (Col.) Gary Studniewski (right), U.S. Army North aide to the secretary of the the high ground, whether it command chaplain, presents retired Lt. Gen. Tom Jaco a to- Army, once told Jaco life is was physical high ground or ken of appreciation during the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort all about “God, family and Sam Houston prayer luncheon March 7 at the Sam Houston country; no more, no less. See PRAYER, P18 Community Center. MARCH 15, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 11 PAGE 12 MARCH 15, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 13

ARMY MARINE CORPS NAVY AIR FORCE COAST GUARD ARMY MARINE CORPS NAVY AIR FORCE COAST GUARD Spc. Ricardo I. VacaMedina Cpl. Christopher Cohen HM2 Jacob T. Miller Airman 1st Class Eric G. Kay IS3 Harrison Tarbell Staff Sgt. Brandon J. Carroll Sgt. Deyvi Gomez Mondragon LS1 Tanya Austin Tech. Sgt. Amanda J. Caldwell IS2 Florencia Mendez (U.S. Army South) (4th Reconnaissance Battalion) (Navy Medicine Training Support Center) (502nd Air Base Wing) (Coast Guard Cryptologic Unit Texas) (Mission and Installation Contracting Command) (4th Recon. Bn.) (Navy Operational Support Center) (67th Network Warfare Wing) (CGCU Texas)

ARMY MARINE CORPS NAVY AIR FORCE COAST GUARD ARMY MARINE CORPS NAVY AIR FORCE COAST GUARD Sgt. 1st Class Phillip G. Stowe Gunnery Sgt. John Herrera Chief Petty Officer Jason Silvis Master Sgt. John R. Phiasiripanyo Chief Petty Officer Alan Booker Capt. Anthony Anderson Chief Warrant Officer 2 Michael R. Skinta Lt. Vanita Williams Capt. Antwon J. Floyd Lt. Lance Leone (Installation Management Command) (4th Recon. Bn.) (Naval Technical Training Center) (Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance (CGCU Texas) (Army North) (4th Recon. Bn.) (NMTSC) (502nd ABW) (Coast Guard Medical Liaison Officer) and Reconnaissance Agency)

ARMY NAVY AIR FORCE ARMY MARINE CORPS NAVY AIR FORCE NAVY AIR FORCE 1st Sgt. Anthony Walls Chief Petty Officer Rodney Hopes Master Sgt. Jamie C. Williams 1st Sgt. Mildred Lara Master Sgt. Ruben E. Villarreal Chief Petty Officer Dave Matthews Senior Master Sgt. Brandon M. English Miguel Flores Viola Gutierrez (ARNORTH) (NOSC) (37th Training Wing) (Army South) (4th Recon. Bn.) (NOSC) () (NOSC) (37th TRW)

ARMY NAVY AIR FORCE NAVY AIR FORCE ARMY NAVY AIR FORCE Jean Whitlock Danielle Narron LeAnn M. Luft Anthony Ortiz Donald A. Griffith Dwayne Giles Curtis Davis Sara B. Rodriguez (470th Military Intelligence Brigade) (NMTSC) (502nd ABW) (NTTC) (Air Force Personnel Center) (ARNORTH) (Navy Medicine Education and Training Command) (12th Flying Training Wing) PAGE 14 NEWS LEADER MARCH 15, 2013 MARCH 15, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 15 PAGE 16 NEWS LEADER MARCH 15, 2013

try teams to coordinate Winkelman said the Army South builds partner nation capacity and deliver all army-to- job of an ARSEC is not army assistance. without its challenges. By Robert. R. Ramon “I’m the guy who “We’re operating in U.S. Army Public Affairs goes out and talks to the a different culture, so partner nation military, there can be challenges As part of the effort to listens to what needs it in translating what our achieve the chief of staff has and what areas it needs and desires are of the Army’s vision to wants to work with us,” and understanding the strengthen relationships said Lt. Col. Steven M. needs of our partner and improve interop- Winkleman, the ARSEC in nation counterparts, in- erability with partner Peru. “I take that infor- terpreting them and then nations, U.S. Army South mation and go back to conveying them to Army utilizes the Military Per- Army South, or higher, South and higher,” said sonnel Exchange Pro- and find the resources to Winkleman. gram and Army Section bring them together.” Despite the cultural Chiefs throughout the Officers are selected as differences, Winkleman Western Hemisphere. foreign area officers after finds his job rewarding, In the U.S. South- serving approximately especially when it comes ern Command area of seven years in their re- to building relationships. responsibility of Central Photo by Robert R. Ramon spective career fields. “We operate in a and South America and Col. James K. Rose (right), U.S. Army South’s security cooperation division chief, meets with Army Section Once selected, they unique environment at a the Caribbean there are Chiefs and Military Personnel Exchange Program participants at the Army South headquarters March 6. undergo up to four years strategic level so we’re Soldiers working in the of specialized training to able to see some tangible MPEP and as ARSECs in erability and relationships a one-for-one exchange Soldier training and carry ensure they have the lan- benefits,” Winkleman more than 25 countries. between the U.S. and of personnel that takes out most of the daily du- guage, and foreign area said. “It’s very much Army South, the Army Colombian armies.” place between the U.S. ties; while in Colombia, cultural and technical a relationship-based service component com- According to Army and partner nation the officers do all of those skills to perform the tasks business. I have often mand for SOUTHCOM, Regulation 614-10, armies. things,” said Marinez. requested of them. made some great friends works closely with AR- Army Military Person- The individual is “My goal is to show them While Winkleman and within our partner nation SECs and Soldiers in the nel Exchange Program integrated in the host-na- that they can rely more other ARSECs within the armies.” MPEP to synchronize and with Military Services of tion’s military in positions on their NCOs and give AOR work directly for Marinez plans to rec- coordinate efforts work- Other Nations, the MPEP commensurate with their them more tasks, so the SOUTHCOM, they work ommend the MPEP to his ing with partner nations. objectives are to sup- grade and qualifications. officers can use their closely with Army South fellow Soldiers. “The MPEP is about port the Army Security The length of the tour time orchestrating other on a regular basis. “I have learned quite exchanging experiences Cooperation Strategy and may vary from 12 to missions.” “We work directly in a few things about how with the host nation Army Campaign Support 36 months, but average ARSECs are foreign support of the SOUTH- their military works and army and developing and Plan, strengthen alliances about 24 months. area officers assigned to COM theater security it will help me profes- strengthening partner- and coalition partners by As a senior noncom- partner nation countries cooperation plan and sionally in future assign- ships,” said Sgt. 1st Class building partner capac- missioned officer, Marinez to act as a direct link we’re principle interlocu- ments,” Marinez said. “I Tony Marinez, a U.S. ity and maintaining or said his goal is to help to between the Army and tors with Army South in enjoy the challenges that Army NCO serving in enhancing relationships strengthen the Colombian partner nation militaries executing the Army por- the job brings. Bogota, Colombia. “My in support of a global army’s NCO corps. and to serve as a singu- tion of that plan down at “The relationships that main goal is to build strategy. “In the U.S. Army, the lar point of contact within the country team level,” I have established mean partner capacity, interop- The MPEP is typically NCOs conduct most of the American embassy coun- Winkleman said. a lot,” Marinez said. MARCH 15, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 17 Army North joins community in honoring heroes of the Alamo By Sgt. Lee Ezzell flags of the states and na- the battle of the Alamo, ARNORTH Public Affairs tions of those who died at to his brother, John, in the Alamo 177 years ago. which he concluded that The commanding gen- He invited those in because of the ideals of eral for U.S. Army North attendance to picture the “… humanity, liberty and (Fifth Army) delivered Alamo as it appeared human happiness, we the keynote address at all those years ago. As will always remember the the Alamo March 6 dur- Caldwell described the Alamo.” ing the annual memorial historic scene, he re- The memorial service, service at the Cenotaph in minded those present that conducted by the Alamo Alamo Plaza. regardless of the various Mission Chapter, Daugh- Lt. Gen. William backgrounds of the war- ters of the Republic of Caldwell IV, who also riors, they were united Texas, also featured sev- serves as the senior com- under one cause. eral presentations by the Photo by Sgt. Lee Ezzell mander for Fort Sam Caldwell, drawing San Antonio Living His- Members of the San Antonio Living History Association honor guard fire a flintlock volley March 6 during Houston and Camp Bullis, sentiments from a letter tory Association, including an annual memorial service to honor the heroes of the Alamo at the Cenotaph in Alamo Plaza. The event was flanked by an Army originally written by Pvt. marks 177 years since the fall of the Alamo. color guard bearing the Daniel Cloud, who died in See ALAMO, P18 AETC command chief to Airmen: ‘You matter’ By Staff Sgt. Clinton Atkins in here and asks how our the extra effort they give Air Education and Training Airmen are doing, how us every single day mat- Command Public Affairs can I answer that ques- ters; that their families tion if I haven’t been out matter; that their profes- The command chief for to the field with them, sional development mat- Air Education and Train- shared meals with them, ters to me,” he said. ing Command is leading come in late and walked Tapia will deliver that today’s Airmen by being the dorms and been in message throughout the out front and connecting. the duty sections,” he command. And even AETC Command Chief said. “That’s where you though he may not be Master Sgt. Gerardo get the real feel for how able to reach every Air- Tapia Jr., formerly the things are going.” man, he hopes his words command chief with the Tapia recently made his are echoed all over AETC. 12th Air Force at Davis- first base visit as the new “I honestly wish I had Monthan Air Force Base, command chief to Luke enough time to go around Ariz., has been on the job AFB, Ariz., where he and meet every single just more than a month spent time with Airmen to person in the command and already knows what talk about key issues such and tell them I’m proud he’s going to do to lead as Comprehensive Airmen of them and thank them AETC’s Airmen. He’s been Fitness. for their sacrifices,” he doing it his entire career Photo by Joel Martinez Reminding Airmen said. – taking care of Airmen. Air Education and Training Command Chief Master Sgt. Gerardo Tapia (right) visits with 502nd Mission about the faith and trust “I have the Airmen After 28 years of ser- Support Group Command Sgt. Maj. Donald J. Freeman (center) and Staff Sgt. Nathaniel G. Ashton during the Air Force has in them on my mind constantly,” vice, this is Tapia’s third a tour of Joint Base San Antonio locations Feb. 20. is a priority for Tapia. said Tapia. “I care deeply assignment as a com- “My big message to about them and their mand chief. distinct advantage when it our Airmen,” said Tapia. as many Airmen as pos- them is that standards families. I will be work- His background in comes to developing and “Caring for people is a sible in order to be a in this command matter; ing as hard as I possibly personnel and master’s leading people. natural thing for me. I’ve conduit between AETC that level of excellence can to ensure that we degree in human re- “I am incredibly always had a passion for Commander Gen. Edward that we have grown ac- have their best interests sources development and comfortable being in the people.” A. Rice Jr. customed to putting forth in mind. I am their voice management give him a business of developing He plans to visit with “If General Rice comes in this command matters; for that.” PAGE 18 NEWS LEADER MARCH 15, 2013

JBSA from P1 excellence that exists when ALAMO from P17 PRAYER from P10 men and civilians in Joint we come together to cel- a flintlock volley in memory moral high ground. You knew he Base San Antonio for their ebrate our diversity? We of the fallen and a reading of wasn’t sending you, he was going commitment and selfless are stronger when we come a letter to Gen. Sam Houston with you the whole way.” service to our nation,” said together.” from Col. William Travis. Cavazos also explained to Jaco Joint Base San Antonio Com- “The JBSA Annual Awards The “Travis Letter” was the significance of watching the mand Chief Master Sgt. Jose Ceremony was a great step read by Phillip De La Pena, sunrise, because some Soldiers A. LugoSantiago. “Our nomi- towards unifying all the vice president, San Antonio would not make it to see the nees and award recipients services in the community,” Living History Association, sunrise. distinguished themselves as said Command Master Chief who dressed as Travis for the “God, family and country and the best of the best.” James R. Perry, Navy Medi- reading. The letter was origi- for good measure, I’m going to “This event brought us to- cal Education and Training nally penned within the walls throw in higher ground and sun- gether as a community,” said Command. “It was great to of the Alamo by Travis just rises,” Jaco concluded. Command Sgt. Maj. Rodney see people together from all days before the Alamo fell. “You in this room understand J. Rhoades, Mission & Instal- the services, along with our Charles Cheever, president God, family and country better lation Contracting Command. civilians. It makes the JBSA emeritus, Broadway Banc- than anybody. You live it every “It afforded us a chance to family stronger in both our shares, called out the name of day; it’s what your life is about,” meet and interact with the personal and professional each state, or nation, as well he said. very best of our Soldiers, development.” as the number of their heroes Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, The official party was led who died in the battle of the commanding general, U.S. Army Coastguardsmen, and civil- by Brig. Gen. Theresa C. Alamo. As he did this, Joint Photo by Sgt. Lee Ezzell North and senior commander, Fort ians. I am always grateful Carter, Commander, 502nd Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV, com- Sam Houston and Camp Bullis, for the opportunity to learn Air Base Wing and Joint Houston Soldiers, who bore manding general U.S. Army North thanked Jaco for his incredibly more about what each of the Base San Antonio; retired that particular flag, rendered (Fifth Army) and senior commander moving remarks. services is doing for Joint Sgt. Maj. of the Marine a salute. Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis, “You have made our National Base San Antonio.” Corps Gene Overstreet and Staff Sgt. Luke Jefferson, delivers the keynote address March 6 Prayer Luncheon a very special “We have diversity in LugoSantiago. 323rd Army Band, played during the annual memorial service to occasion,” Caldwell said. JBSA that exists nowhere To see more photos from “El Degüello,” the last music honor the heroes of the Alamo at the “I think everyone will walk away else,” said LugoSantiago the ceremony, click on the heard by the defenders in the Cenotaph in Alamo Plaza. from here and think about God, about the decision to hold JBSA Facebook page at Alamo that day in 1836, which Jefferson also played Taps, family and country; and think a joint ceremony this year. http://www.facebook.com/ signifies the order for com- the traditional Army bugle about taking the high ground and “Why not celebrate the JointBaseSanAntonio. plete destruction of the enemy. call, to conclude the ceremony. seeing you there, sir.” MARCH 15, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 19

H.U.G.S. Playgroup Mandatory First Termer or 221-0600. day. Intramural sports are open to on field 2; 5-6 Year olds at 11 a.m. Tuesday, 9-11 a.m., Middle Financial Readiness CARE Team Training all DOD cardholders 18 years and on field 3; special needs children at School Teen Center, Building 2515. Wednesday, noon-4 p.m., Thursday, 1:30-4 p.m., older, who are not participating in 11:15 a.m. on field 1; 7-8 year olds Call 221-0349. Warfighter and Family Readiness, Warfighter and Family Readiness, an academic athletic association. at 11:30 a.m. on field 2; and 9-10 THE GATE Building 2797. Call 221-2380. Building 2797. Call 221-0946. All coaches’ meetings will be at the year olds at 11:45 a.m. on field 4. Credit and Debt Management Fitness Center at the METC, Build- Call 221-3502. AMEDDC&S Hospital Tuesday, 9-11 a.m., Warfighter BOSS Meeting Preparing for a Job Fair ing 1369. Letters of intent should be Corps Social and Family Readiness, Building Better Opportunities for Single March 25, 2-3 p.m., Warfighter mailed to Earl Young, 2380 Stanley Military City USA 5K March 28, 4:30 p.m., Army 2797. Call 221-2380. Service Members meets Wednes- and Family Readiness, Building Rd., Building 124, Fort Sam Hous- March 23, 8 a.m. starting at Medical Department Museum, 3898 day at noon in the BOSS Room at 2797. Call 221-0516 or 221-0427. ton, Texas 78234. Call 808-5710. the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Aquatic Stanley Road. Light refreshments Battlemind (Pre) Training Benner Barracks. The group offers Center parking lot. Plenty of water, and snacks will be served. Tickets for Families service members recreational AMEDDC&S Hospital Youth Baseball Registration fruit and a prize wheel await run- are $5 each, which includes two Tuesday, 1-3 p.m., Warfighter activities and volunteer oppor- Corps Social The baseball registration dead- ners at the finish line. The sign up refreshments and snacks. Call and Family Readiness, Building tunities. BOSS meets every other March 28, 4:30 p.m., Army line for youth, ages 3-12, is March is available 30 minutes prior to the 221-3470. 2797. Call 221-0946. Wednesday at noon. Call 295-6867 Medical Department Museum, 3898 22. Participants must be registered start time. The top male and female or 221-3949. Stanley Road. Light refreshments at Child, Youth and School Services, finishers take home prizes. The free ScreamFree Parenting Consumer Awareness and snacks will be served. Tickets Parent Central, Building 2797, with fun run is open to all DOD ID card Monday, Thursday, March 25 and Tuesday, 2-4 p.m., Warfighter Access Level 1 are $5 each, which includes two a current sport’s physical. The cost holders, including children. Leave 29 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Warfighter and Family Readiness, Building Thursday, 8 a.m.-noon, refreshments and snacks. Call is $40 for T-ball for ages 3-4 and pets at home. Call 808-5709. and Family Readiness, Building 2797. Call 221-2380. Warfighter and Family Readiness, 221-3470. $65 for ages 5-12. Practices begin 2797. Call 221-0349. Building 2797. Call 221-2705. March 25, with opening ceremonies Sporting Goods Flea Market Excel Level 1 Intramural Spring Sports on April 6. 221-4871. March 23-24, 8 a.m.-1:30 Dress for Success Wednesday, 8 a.m.-noon, Hearts Apart Spring flag football players must p.m., JBSA-Camp Bullis Outdoor Monday, 2-3 p.m., Warfighter Warfighter and Family Readiness, Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., submit a letter of intent by March Easter Egg Hunt Recreation Center. Sellers can set and Family Readiness, Building Building 2797. Call 221-2705. Warfighter and Family Readiness, 25. The flag football coaches’ meet- The annual Child, Youth and up inside for $10 or outside for $5. 2797. Call 221-0516 or 221-0412. Building 2797. Call 221-1829 or ing is 1 p.m. March 28. Intramural School Services Easter Egg Hunt is Call 295-7577. Post Deployment 221-0946. soccer players must submit a 10 a.m.-noon March 23 at the Youth Word Level 1 Planning Training letter of Intent by Monday and the Sports Complex at Dodd Field. The Armed Forces Team Building Tuesday, 8 a.m.-noon, Warfighter Wednesday, 9-10:30 a.m., EFMP Support Group coaches meeting is 1 p.m. March hunts will be held on the ball fields Instructor Trainer Course and Family Readiness, Building Warfighter and Family Readiness, Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 25. Intramural spring softball letters for children up to age 10 beginning March 27-29, 8:30 a.m.-3:45 2797. Call 221-2705. Building 2797. Call 221-0946. p.m., Warfighter and Family Readi- of intent are due by Monday. The with 2 and under at 10:30 a.m. on ness, Building 2797. Call 221-2962 coaches’ meeting is 1 p.m. Thurs- field 1; 3-4 year olds at 10:45 a.m. See INSIDE, P20 56TH SIGNAL BATTALION ARMY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMAND CHANGES COMMAND READS ACROSS AMERICA

Jered Bledsoe from the U.S. Army Environ- mental Command reads a story by Dr. Suess to children at the Fort Sam Houston Elementary School on Read Across America Day March 1. USAEC and Fort Sam Houston Elementary School have formed a partner- ship and join together to benefit the children at various events throughout the school year. This is the third year USAEC has vol- unteered to participate at the school on Read Across America Day.

Photo by Rich McFadden Col. Mark Baxter (right), 21st Signal Brigade commander, , Md., passes the unit gui- don to Lt. Col. Nicole Morris (left) as she assumes command of the 56th Signal Battalion during a change of command ceremony March 8 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Photo by Barry Napp PAGE 20 NEWS LEADER MARCH 15, 2013

Alamo between 7:15-7:20 a.m. to foster puppies for three months. March 24 for a photo. Race starts Potential foster families need time Chapel Worship Schedule at 7:45 a.m. For more information and patience to raise a puppy age PROTESTANT SERVICES Main Post (Gift) Chapel Building 2200, 1605 Wilson Way visit http://www.alamo131.com. 12 weeks to six months, a stimulat- fort Sundays freebies Main Post (Gift) Chapel 11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday ing and safe home environment Saturday THE GATE MOAA Luncheon and a desire to help raise a military for Building 2200, 1605 Wilson Way sale 8 and 11 a.m. - Traditional Main Post (Gift) Chapel The Alamo Chapter of the working dog. Call 671-3686. FOR SALE: new Oakley iridium sun Dodd Field Chapel 4:45 p.m. – Reconciliation Monticello Park Historic Military Officers Association of glasses, similar to Juliet style, 99 Building 1721, 3600 Dodd Blvd. 5:30 p.m. - Evening Mass District Walk America will hold a luncheon 11 Van Autreve Sergeants percent UV protection, includes 8:30 a.m. - Samoan Sunday The Randolph Roadrunners a.m. Thursday at the Air Force Vil- Major Association hard case, $76; patio bench, 53 10:30 a.m. - Gospel 8 a.m. - Morning Mass, AMEDD volksmarch club is hosting a 5k lage I Sky Lounge, 4917 Raven- The SMA Leon L. Van Autreve inches long, patio chair, both with Army Medical Department 8:30 a.m. - Morning Mass, BAMC and 10k walk Saturday at the St. swood Dr. The guest speaker is Gen. Sergeants Major Association meets cushions, $23; new Penmate dog Regimental Chapel 9:30 a.m. - Morning Mass, MPC 11:30 a.m. - Morning Mass, BAMC Paul Catholic School gym, 350 Loyd “Chip” Utterback. Cost is $20 at 5 p.m. on the third Thursday of crates, one for large dog, one for Building 1398, 3545 Garden Ave. 12:30 p.m. - Morning Mass, DFC Sutton Drive. Walks start between 8 per person. Register by March 18 at each month at the Longhorn Café, small dog; hand-crafted metal 9:20 a.m. - 32nd a.m. and noon, finish by 3 p.m. For http://www.alamomoaa.org/event- 1003 Rittiman Road. All active table with black marble top, 37 Collective Service JEWISH SERVICES information, call 723-8574 or go to registrationluncheon.cfm. duty, Reserve, National Guard and inches long, 16 inches wide, 32 Brooke Army Medical 8 p.m. - Jewish Worship, http://randolphroadrunners.info/. retired sergeants major are invited inches high, $75; color TV and Center Chapel Friday, MPC Foster a Puppy and encouraged to attend. Call other items. Call 313-0061. Building 3600, 8:30 p.m. - Oneg Shabbat, Alamo 13.1 Half Marathon The Department of Defense dog 539-1178. FOR SALE: Brand new Rascal 3851 Rd. Friday, MPC Runners gather in front of breeding program needs families wheelchair, $700. Call 661-3765. 10 a.m. - Traditional Evans Auditorium ISLAMIC SERVICE INSIDE from P19 questionpro.com. JBSA-Camp Bullis. The range may register at Soldier Family Assistance Building 1396, 1396 Garden Ave. 1:30 p.m. – Jummah, Friday, 11:01 - Contemporary AMEDD close unexpectedly because of Center or call 916-6377. Registra- “Crossroads” p.m., 502nd MSG Chapel Training Central Post Gym weather or troop use. Range users tion is ongoing until full. LATTER DAY SAINTS SERVICES Room, Building 2530. Call 221- Reopens on JBSA-FSH should call before coming out for CATHOLIC SERVICES 1 p.m. - LDS Worship, Sunday, 2611 or 221-0918. MWR patrons have a new fitness target practice. Call 295-7577. School Liaison Office Daily Mass AMEDD center at their disposal on JBSA-Fort The JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Brooke Army Medical Center Chapel Employment Readiness Job Fair Sam Houston with the reopening Theater Arts Program School Liaison Office can assist Building 3600, BUDDHIST SERVICES April 3, 4-7 p.m., Warfighter and of the Central Post Gym, Building Children, ages 4 and up, can patrons in registration, provide 3851 Roger Brooke Rd. 1 p.m. – Buddhist Services, Family Readiness, Building 2797. 961, Patch Rd. The gym is open take the stage after a long day at information about the local school 11:05 a.m., Monday through Friday Sunday, AMEDD Call 221-1829 or 221-0946. from 5 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays and school in the Theater Arts Program system and community, educate For worship opportunities of faith groups not listed here, closed weekends and holidays. Call at School Age Services, Building parents on school policies, proce- please visit the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Chaplain’s website at Broadway Divas 221-3593. 1705. The cost is $80 for a month dures, programs and schedules and http://www.samhouston.army.mil/chaplain. Performances are Thursday, of biweekly classes. Classes are 4-5 home schooling. Visit http://www. Friday and Saturday, through April San Antonio Australian p.m. for ages 4-6; 5-6 p.m. for ages fortsammwr.com/youth/slo.html or 20 at the Harlequin Dinner Theatre. Football Club 7-10; and 6-7 p.m. for ages 11 and call 221-2214/2256. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. and High school and college athletes up. Call 221-3381. Weekly Weather Watch the show begins at 8 p.m. Call 222- are invited to play in the San Story Time at the Library Mar 15 Mar 16 Mar 17 Mar 18 Mar 19 Mar 20 9694 for ticket information. Antonio Australian Football Club. Home Child Care Preschool children are invited San Practices held on Saturdays from Providers Needed to the weekly story time at 10 a.m. Antonio Moms and Tots Stroll 11-11:30 a.m. on JBSA-Fort Sam Family Child Care on JBSA-Fort Thursdays, at the Keith A. Campbell Texas 83° 85° 89° 91° 80° 79° Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Houston at the fields between Artil- Sam Houston is looking for family Memorial Library, Building 1222 on Mostly Sunny Sunny Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Cloudy 9-11 a.m., the Fitness Center on the lery Post, New Braunfels, Stanley, members interested in providing Harney Path. Call 221-4702. Kabul METC, stroll on the indoor track and and Liscum Roads. Call 382-5305, licensed child care in their homes. Afghanistan win prizes. Call 808-5709. 830-556-9397 or 426-7655. Providers can earn additional Thrift Shop Open 65° 62° 63° 65° 69° 70° income at home, full or part time. The JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Sunny Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy (Source: The Weather Channel at www.weather.com) SKIESUnlimited Classes JBSA-Fort Sam Call 221-3828. Thrift Shop at 3100 Zinn Road, SKIESUnlimited classes for Houston Ticket Office run by the Spouses’ Club of the children ages 18 months to 18 The ticket office has discount Parent Central Fort Sam Houston Area, is open years include Tae Kwon Do, private tickets for Disney on Ice “Rockin’ Customer Service to all DOD cardholders and full Edwards Aquifer Level piano lessons, creative dance and Everafter,” April 10 through 14, $14 JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Parent of clothing, shoes, housewares, in feet above sea level as of March 12 ballet/tap. Call 221-3381 for dates for plaza seating and $44 for sec- Central assists walk-in patrons toys, books, furniture, jewelry and and times. ond-row floor seating. Discounted from 8 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. more. Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CURRENT LEVEL* = 650.6' tickets for Spurs regular-season for registration and 12:30 to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and the *determines JBSA water conservation stage Catfish Pond Reopen games are also available. The ticket for out processing and payments. third Saturday of each month. Saturday and Sunday, noon-6 office is located in the Sam Houston Parent Central is located in Building Consigned items are taken from Normal - above 660' Stage III - 642' p.m., JBSA-Camp Bullis, cost is $3 Community Center and is open 10 2797, on Fort Sam Houston. Call 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations are Stage I - 660' Stage IV - 640.5' per pound. Call 295-7577. a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through 221-4871. taken anytime during regular Stage II - 650' Stage V - 637' Friday. Call 808-1378. business hours. The shop is closed For water restrictions, visit http:\\www.502abw.af.mil. Golf Course Survey Before and After for spring break, Monday through Joint Base San Antonio is Sportsman Range School Care Registration Sunday. The shop will be open gathering feedback on its golf The range is open 10 a.m. to Register your child for before March 23 and formal dresses will courses to improve operations 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. DOD and after school care at JBSA- be on sale for half price. Call 221- Scan with Smartphone app to and better meet the needs of card holders may shoot their per- Fort Sam Houston Parent Central, 5794/4537 or click on http://www. access the Joint Base San Antonio patrons. The survey is online at sonal pistols, rifles and shotguns. 221-4871. Warriors in Transition scfsh.com. website at www.jbsa.af.mil http://2013JBSAGolfCourseSurvey. Firearms must be registered at and their family members should