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Photo by Sgt. Lee Ezzell Command Sgt. Maj. Hu Rhodes (center) and the -Fort Sam Houston color guard render honors during the playing of the national anthem April 21 at the “Fiesta in the Quad” celebration in the Quadrangle. During the event, all Army commands on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston celebrated Fiesta with the San Antonio community. Rhodes is the senior enlisted leader for Army North, Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis. For more Fiesta photos throughout Joint Base San Antonio, turn to Pages 10 and 11. Wounded warrior gets another REVISED AFI FOR WAIVER PAGE 9 chance of starting a family By Maria Gallegos Karen said. his body. These included the loss BAMC Public Affairs They returned to Vermont of his legs, fractures to his spinal a year later and were acti- cord, a traumatic brain injury Thirteen years ago, Ed and vated again in 2010 to deploy to and two strokes, which caused Karen Matayka, both combat Afghanistan, but this time nerve damage to the left side of medics with the Vermont Na- they promised each other they his body. The blast also killed tional Guard, met and fell in love w o u l d s t a r t a f a m i l y a f t e r t h e i r his driver, Spc. Ryan Grady and during their advanced training deployment. wounded four other Vermont course at Joint Base San Antonio- After just four months in the- Soldiers. Fort Sam Houston. ater, those plans were lost. The only thing Ed Matayka They married in 2004 and then In July 2010, Ed was on a con- could remember was waking deployed together six months voy mission in Afghanistan when up five weeks later in Landstuhl later to Kuwait in 2005. his vehicle was struck by an IED NON-RESIDENT TRANSFER STUDENTS INFO PAGE 16 “We honeymooned in Kuwait,” that caused multiple injuries to See IN VITRO, P6 PAGE 2 NEWS LEADER MAY 3, 2013 FORT SAM HOUSTON Sequester begins, Joint Base San Antonio A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING – JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO – FORT SAM HOUSTON

Editorial Staff JBSA/502nd Air Base Wing leadership strives toward best outcome possible Commander Brig. Gen. Theresa C. Carter By L.A. Shively Chevallier said. programs, continue to do what they can to shift level of patient care pos- JBSA/502nd ABW JBSA-Fort Sam Houston The strategy to date provide for public safety, patrols to the gates to sible. Public Affairs Director Public Affairs Todd G. White has been cost avoidance – maintain uninterrupted manage flow, if there is Pharmacies and the either delaying a planned support for overseas con- an opportunity on a case- military treatment fa- JBSA-FSH Public Affairs Officer The effects of seques- activity, or suspending tingencies, and to the ex- by-case basis,” Barido cilities could be affected Karla L. Gonzalez tration are beginning to certain contracts. tent feasible protect family said. differently depending on Editor appear across Joint Base For example, Chevallier programs and the services The other side of the staffing, although some Steve Elliott San Antonio but leader- said a planned move of a most directly associated sequestration coin is adjustments with capac- Associate Editor ship’s aim is to minimize portion of JBSA-Fort Sam with unit readiness.” the potential furlough. ity during furlough days Leslie A. Shively consequences to unit Houston’s outdoor recre- Examples of ongoing According to Cheval- could result. readiness and continue to ation and the auto craft initiatives include less lier, if the Department of The Defense Commis- Writer/Editor services; both scheduled grass cutting across the Defense initiates furlough, sary Agency implemented Lori Newman take care of our mili- tary members and their for this year, will not hap- installation, less fre- additional modifications to several measures, includ- Layout Artist families. pen until next fiscal year. quent janitorial services, installation support ser- ing a hiring freeze in Joe Funtanilla According to Army Col. These types of strate- changes to operating vices are in the works. February, curtailed official Jim Chevallier, deputy gies promise a $25 million hours at fitness centers, “Army Medicine is travel for all confer- News Leader office: commander for Joint Base savings, but Chevallier libraries, swimming pools, still in the process of ences, training and any 2080 Wilson Way San Antonio and 502nd said another $22 million along with increased fees a rigorous analysis to other events and activities Building 247, Suite 211 Air Base Wing vice com- in savings must be found for some morale welfare recommend what reduc- considered noncritical. Fort Sam Houston Texas 78234-5004 mander, the time has ar- with just five months left and recreation activities. tions may be necessary The agency also cancelled 210-221-2030 rived when reduced fund- in this fiscal year. Additionally only facility to achieve the prescribed its May case lot sales DSN 471-2030 ing in the Department of According to Cheval- emergency work orders goals,” said Jaime Cava- for overseas commissar- Defense starts to impact lier “it is a challenging impacting life, health and zos, public affairs officer ies including Hawaii and News Leader Advertisements: the installation support task because there are safety will be executed. for U.S. Army Medical Alaska. Prime Time services that are provided over 200 organizations Sequestration will Command, Directorate of “If a furlough day is im- Military Newspapers to the JBSA community. with over 200 unique necessitate a few gate Communications. plemented, commissaries 2203 Hackberry “Bottom line the fund- and important missions closures and reduced Cavazos stressed MED- would close one additional San Antonio, TX 78210 ing available for installa- across JBSA, but leader- hours, explained Matthew COM’s aim is to minimize day per week, in addition 210-534-8848 tion support services in ship believes the ad- Barido, 502nd Security the consequences of to their current operat- support of the JBSA com- ditional savings can be Forces Squadron deputy sequestration to opera- ing schedule,” said Kevin News Leader email: munity is $48 million less found in areas that do not provost marshal. tions and personnel, while Robinson, a public affairs usaf.jbsa.502-abw.mbx. than the requirement,” impact wounded warrior “Security forces will maintaining the highest specialist with DeCA. [email protected]

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[email protected] Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston http://www.samhouston.army.mil/pao by close of business Friday. http://www.facebook.com/JBSAFortSamHouston http://www.twitter.com/JBSAFSH MAY 3, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 3 News Briefs Post-9/11 GI Bill Changes 470th Military Intelligence Brigade A briefing on changes to the Post-9/11 GI Bill is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. May 10 at the auditorium in the Roadrunner Community Center, Build- announces Soldier and NCO of Year ing 2797, 3060 Stanley Road on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. By Gregory Ripps tion took place April The briefing is open to all service 470th Military Intelligence 22 through 24 on members and their family members. Brigade Public Affairs JBSA-Fort Sam Hous- After an initial briefing, the floor will ton and JBSA-Camp be open for questions and answers. The 470th Military Bullis. It included the Call 221-2800 for more information. Intelligence Brigade Army Physical Fitness announced its Soldier of Test, a written test, an Army Counterintelligence the Year and Noncom- essay question, range recruiting special agents missioned Officer of the qualification with an The U.S. Army’s Counterintelligence Year during a ceremony M16 rifle, six “warrior Special Agent recruiting team will April 25. tasks,” land navigation be at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort “This program is for and, ultimately, a formal Sam Houston for two information the Soldiers,” said 470th board appearance. briefings at 3 and 4 p.m. May 15 at MIB Command Sgt. Maj. “The biggest chal- the Roadrunner Community Center, Charles Totoris. “There lenge was the amount Building 2797 on Joint Base San are no losers; one in of events crammed into Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The each category just out- each day,” Schultz said. briefings cover career field Military performed the others.” “But that’s what made Occupation Specialty 35L, CI Special The winners came it great; they kept us on Agent, including criteria for entry into from two of the bri- our toes.” the military occupational specialty and gade’s eight subordinate Burgess said even how to apply for reclassification, as battalions. though the written test well as the missions, assignments, The Soldier of the was “fill in the blanks,” and training opportunities CI Special Year is Spc. Hilary it was loaded with ques- Agents have. Army CI detects, identi- Schultz of the 717th MI tions on general military fies, assesses and then neutralizes Battalion, Joint Base knowledge. or exploits foreign intelligence and San Antonio-Lackland, “Study hard, maintain security service activities against U.S. while the NCO of the those basic Soldiering Forces. The briefings are primarily for Year is Sgt. Timothy and leadership skills, Photo by Gregory Ripps Soldiers in the grades of E4 and E5. Burgess of the 206th MI and keep doing the Sgt. Timothy Burgess covers a simulated casualty suffering from shock during the 470th Military In- For more information, call 520-533- Battalion at Fort Hood, right thing,” Burgess telligence Brigade Noncommissioned Officer of the Year competition April 23. Participants competed 2320 or 520-533-2317. Texas. advised other competi- in six lanes of warrior tasks at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis. Burgess is assigned to the 206th The annual competi- tors. MI Battalion at Fort Hood, Texas. MRI Brain Study tion is the culminating “Don’t give up,” The Wilford Hall Ambulatory competition among Schultz added. “If you Surgery Center is seeking volunteers winners of each fiscal fall behind in one area, to take part in an MRI brain study quarter. just keep going. Never sponsored by the Air Force Surgeon This year’s competi- give up.” General’s office. Applicants need to be active duty, between 26 and 50 years old and have a doctorate-level educa- tion. The study will provide a norma- tive baseline allowing comparison to high-resolution MRI abnormalities already detected in Air Force pilots. Call 292-0476 for more information.

AFOSI Mobile App Suspicious or illegal activity can be anonymously reported directly to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations using a mobile phone application or by texting ‘AFOSI’ and the tip to 274637 (CRIMES) in an Photo by Gregory Ripps SMS text message. Of special concern Spc. Hilary Schultz disassembles an M249 Squad Automatic to Air Force officials are violent Weapon during the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade Noncom- Photo by Spc. Sammy Rosado missioned Officer of the Year competition. Schultz is assigned to Schultz treats a simulated casualty during the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade Noncommissioned See INSIDE, P6 the 717th MI Battalion at JBSA-Lackland. Officer of the Year competition. PAGE 4 NEWS LEADER MAY 3, 2013 ARNORTH HORSE HANDLERS RUSTLE UP ARMY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMAND LESSONS ON ANIMALS, ARMY VALUES DIGS IN FOR EARTH DAY

Photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Baltos Jim Boelens, a volunteer at the U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) stables, along with Scooter the mule, Photo by Barry Napp teach second-graders from Sun Valley Elementary School about personal courage and other Army (From left) U.S. Army Environmental Command members Jill Reilly and James Mancillas pull values April 25 during the students’ field trip to the Army North stables. Mules are considered cou- weeds in preparation for new mulch during a recent Earth Day cleanup event at Pittman-Sullivan rageous animals for their predisposition to turn and face threats as opposed to running away. Park. Volunteers also painted railings and bleachers. MAY 3, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 5 PAGE 6 NEWS LEADER MAY 3, 2013 News Briefs IN VITRO from P1 Continued from P3 Regional Medical Center in Germany. crimes against Air Force members, “The doctors told me sexual assaults and drug use. Once he probably wouldn’t downloaded, a video describes the survive,” Karen recalled. app’s features to emphasize its secure Because of the sever- use and value to the Air Force and ity of his multiple inju- other community law enforcement ries, he was treated and agencies. Individuals can find the app transferred to several in both the Android and Apple store military medical centers Alana Marie Matayka at 31 weeks in the SAMMC neonatal inten- as “TipSubmit Mobile.” The direct link across the country be- sive care unit. Alana was born March 21 with her brother Ryan to the anonymous Internet tip line is fore he was transferred David. https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips. to Brooke Army Medi- aspx?AgencyID=1111. cal Center. At BAMC, the opportunity to di- endocrinology services he receives inpatient rectly help our wounded had been offered at Military Clothing Sales Offer Free care at the San Antonio warriors represents the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Alterations For Wounded Warriors Military Medical Center most rewarding aspect Surgical Center since The Army and Air Force Exchange and specialty rehabilita- of our profession.” 1996. The program Service offers free alterations and tion care at the Center Although their desire relocated to SAMMC in modifications for severely wounded, for the Intrepid. of starting a family was June 2011 due to the ill and injured Soldiers at all 79 Army “SAMMC is the best finally complete, they Base Realignment and Military Clothing stores around the place for amputee re- will never forget the Closure law. world. This Army-led initiative ensures hab. We needed to get tragedy that happened IVF program offers all wounded Soldiers receive free Ed there,” Karen said. Photos by Maria Gallegos almost two years ago. the full gamut of diag- alterations and modifications on all Ed has been rehabili- Karen Matayka checks her daughter Alana Marie’s temperature at “We named our boy nostic testing and infer- issued uniforms in accordance with tating at the Center for the San Antonio Military Medical Center neonatal intensive care after Ryan, the driver tility therapy treatments the Wounded Warrior Clothing Support the Intrepid, SAMMC’s unit. who passed away from in the same location. Program, to include the Army Service, outpatient rehab center, the blast and David who “We have more than Combat and Improved Physical Fitness since August 2011. He is receiving his spinal cord Afghanistan that impact saved Ed’s life by apply- 1,000 babies as a result uniforms as well as undergarments. learning to walk again. rehab. Because of the their reproductive abili- ing tourniquets to his of our IVF program Eligible Soldiers must present an Even though their complexity of the inju- ties. legs,” Karen said. “They and it is the only onsite approved Army Form 3078 along with plans to start a family ries, the procedure was “TRICARE rules are our true heroes.” full service IVF center the prescribed modifications by their were temporarily on not successful that time. changed and we were Both praised the care staffed solely by ac- physical or occupational therapist to hold, their desire to do After eight months of 100 percent covered,” they received through- tive duty physicians in receive free services. so was never in ques- rehab at SAMMC and Karen said. out the procedure. Department of Defense,” tion. CFI and with Ed gaining After their first “The care here is said Col. (Dr.) Matthew CPAC Furlough Call Center “We really wanted to more strength and inde- attempt of the IVF great. The reproductive Retzloff, Reproductive The Joint Base San Antonio-Fort have a family long be- pendence, they decided transfer process, Karen and endocrinology staff Endocrinology chief. Sam Houston Civilian Personnel fore this happened and to try again. became pregnant. Their is phenomenal,” Karen “We offer this service Advisory Center established a Furlough we are not going to let “We were initially twins, Ryan David and added. “The entire staff to active duty members Call Center. If employees have any his injuries change our told we had to pay for Alana Marie, were born is extremely caring and and their dependents furlough questions, they can call 466- plans,” said Karen. it ourselves, which we March 21 at 28 weeks. we all bonded through- on site at SAMMC, from 3065 or 221-1425 or email usarmy. “We had decided that were fine with it and we “The babies were out the whole process. start to finish.” [email protected]. we wanted kids,” Ed didn’t care – we wanted born ahead of time but We greatly appreciate Reproductive endo- For the latest furlough information, added. “We just wanted to do it,” Karen said. are doing very well at everyone’s care.” crinologists provide full visit the CPAC website at http://www. to share some love and “Then we were told the SAMMC neonatal “We have already re- evaluation and treat- samhouston.army.mil/cpac/. help guide the next that TRICARE was intensive care unit,” ferred the services here ment of all forms of in- generation.” working on a policy Karen said. to two other wounded fertility, polycystic ovar- Wounded Soldier and They turned to in vit- that would change its Ed is the first wound- warriors,” Ed said. ian disease, premature Family Hotline ro fertilization in hopes IVF coverage for service ed warrior, nationwide, “The Mataykas were ovarian failure, hirsut- The Army chief of staff and the of making their dreams members with severe who has successfully a pleasure to work ism, recurrent preg- secretary of the Army established the of a family a reality. injuries.” had the IVF transfer with,” King said. “IVF nancy loss, reproductive Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline The IVF process is a A week before their procedure since the new process is physically and tract anatomic abnor- to give Soldiers and their families procedure in which eggs IVF transfer, a bill was TRICARE policy was emotionally challenging, malities, endometriosis, a place to share their concerns on are removed and joined passed to cover re- implemented. but their attitude was premenstrual syndrome the quality of care received. It also with a sperm outside of productive services to “It was an honor always upbeat, positive and complicated meno- provides Army senior leadership with a the body to fertilize. The active service members to help the Mataykas and optimistic. That, I pausal problems. valuable tool to determine if appropri- resulting embryo is then who have suffered from achieve their dream of believe, helped them get For information about ate resources are devoted to solving placed back into the catastrophic injuries having a family. They through the obstacles IVF transfer for wound- medical-related issues in timely and uterus. resulting in infertil- are true American and also lifted up our ed warriors or infertil- comprehensive fashion. The hotline They first started ity. Since 2003, more heroes,” said Maj. (Dr.) spirits whenever we saw ity questions, contact a is available around the clock at 800- the IVF process at the than 1,800 U.S. military Jeremy King, director them.” primary care manager 984-8523, DSN 421-3700 or via email Boston Veterans Affairs members have suf- of IVF, who performed The in vitro fertiliza- or visit http://www.veter- at [email protected]. hospital where Ed was fered injuries in Iraq or their transfer. “Having tion and reproductive ans.senate.gov. MAY 3, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 7 PAGE 8 NEWS LEADER MAY 3, 2013 Social media policies help protect Department of Defense service members, civilians By Claudette Roulo personnel follow certain than for civilians, Reheus- to do is check with the American Forces Press Service rules,” Reheuser said. er noted. component’s ethics profes- Those rules aren’t Under the Uniform sional. The Defense Privacy intended to limit free Code of Military Justice, As the use of social and Civil Liberties Office speech, he added, but service members are media becomes more ensures that Department only to make sure that prohibited from disparag- prevalent, it’s espe- of Defense civilians and the information being ing the president or other cially important for DOD service members are posted doesn’t compro- senior leaders, revealing personnel to be alert for able to exercise their mise operational security. operational details or di- potential misuse of their First Amendment rights Personnel are allowed vulging classified informa- personal information, when using social media to express their opinions, tion, he said. Reheuser said. platforms, said Michael he said, as long as doing “If you have an opinion The department doesn’t E. Reheuser, the office’s so is consistent with the that is inconsistent with monitor personal social director, in Washington, operational requirements the Department of De- media accounts, he said, D.C., April 19. of the department. fense’s, you’re certainly so DOD personnel should “DOD’s social me- Some rules are differ- allowed to say that,” monitor their online pres- dia policy requires that ent for service members Reheuser said. ences closely to make But, he added, “if the sure information that person looking at it thinks comes out under their that you might be work- name is actually coming ing on behalf of the gov- from them. ernment, and not in your DOD members who individual capacity, you suspect that an imper- really need to be careful.” sonator is behind a social In some cases, it may media account for a be enough to post a dis- department employee or claimer on your account, senior leader should talk he said. to their component’s se- If people have any curity manager, Reheuser doubts, the best thing said. MAY 3, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 9 Revised Air Force Instruction changes process for duty limiting conditions By Robert Goetz “The changes to the Keith Prince, Joint Base If the restrictions or erie O’Brien, 359th Medi- said. “It’s a snapshot of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph program streamline the San Antonio-Randolph exemptions exceed 180 cal Operations Squadron where they’re at.” Public Affairs process for Airmen in that Health and Wellness days, or if it is an ex- family health physician. Although exercise they will receive immedi- Center Health Promotions emption specifically for “Now their unit will physiologists are not part Airmen who have ate notification from their Flight chief. abdominal circumference, get the electronic version of the 469 process, they medical conditions that primary care manager “I use the 469 to give the provider signs the within a few days,” she still play an important restrict their physi- of any fitness restrictions me a baseline for an 469, then submits it for said. role in ensuring Airmen cal training activities or given to them,” said Mike individual’s ability,” Prince review by the Medical In addition, Airmen can follow an exercise pre- exempt them from all or Landez, 359th Aerospace- said. Standards Management check on their Individual scription that will enable portions of their fitness Medicine Squadron medi- For Airmen who have Element and a profil- Medical Readiness status them to eventually meet assessment have a new cal standards manager. a medical condition that ing officer before closing online at https://asims. their fitness requirements, process to follow. “For PCMs, it entails a impacts their fitness but it and transmitting it to afms.mil/webapp/myimr. O’Brien said. A revised Air Force little more work because not their mobility, reten- the unit. aspx, according to Staff “The 422 is no longer Instruction, AFI 10-203, they will be required to tion or work duties, the An electronic copy is Sgt. Haydee Gonzalez, required in a majority of published this year, gov- print the profiles for fit- provider generates a 469 an important part of the 359th AMDS medical cases, but we can still ask erns duty limiting condi- ness exemptions and give that details “functional process because members standards technician. for a patient to be seen tions and their impact on them to Airmen at the limitations, specific fitness don’t always inform their “The Airman can go in by an exercise physiolo- Airmen’s fitness require- time of their visits.” restrictions … and fitness units about their medical there and see their most ments, as well as their The AFI also alters assessment exemptions,” status, said Maj. (Dr.) Val- current profile,” Gonzalez See AFI, P13 Air Force Specialty Code the role of the exercise the AFI reads. duties and mobility. physiologist, who formerly If the restrictions and/ The document, which generated the 469 as well or exemptions are 180 was published in June as an Air Force Form days or less in dura- 2010, expands the health 422, which documents tion, the provider signs care provider’s role and exercise prescriptions. and closes the 469 and alters the process flow Under the new AFI, a provides it to the Airman for Air Force Form 469, 422 is not required unless at the time of the appoint- also known as the Duty a PCM, unit commander ment and an electronic Limiting Condition Report, or patient requests an copy is transmitted to among other changes. exercise prescription, said the unit. PAGE 10 MAY 3, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 11

Maj. Gen. Perry Wiggins (right front) and Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV (behind Wiggins), along with cast members from the U.S. Army Soldier Show, boogie down to the “Electric Slide,” played by a quintet from the 323rd Army Band “Fort Sam’s Own,” in front of the Alamo April 24. Caldwell is the commanding general of U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) and senior com- mander of Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis. Wiggins is the deputy commanding general for operations with Army North.

Photo by Sgt. Maj. Eric Lobsinger

U.S. Army North Command Sgt. Lt. Gen. William Maj. Hu Rhodes (right), along Caldwell IV and his wife, with Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV, Stephanie, wave to the present Fiesta Medals to a couple crowd as they make their of young ladies April 24 during way down Broadway dur- Army Day at the Alamo, one of the ing the annual Battle of Photo by Sgt. Lee Ezzell unique events during Fiesta San Flowers Parade April 26. Senior noncommissioned officers from the major Army commands at Antonio. Caldwell is the command- Caldwell served as the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and their flag bearers stand ing general of U.S. Army North (Fifth military coordinator for at parade rest April 21 during the presentation of their unit colors at Army) and senior commander of Fort the Fiesta San Antonio the Fiesta in the Quad celebration in the Quadrangle. Sam Houston and Camp Bullis. Rhodes is 2013 events. Photo by Col. Wayne Shanks his senior enlisted leader. (Above) Fort Sam Houston leaders wave to San Antonio community members from Photo by their float April 22 during the annual Texas Cavaliers River Parade in downtown San Photo by Sgt. Maj. Eric Lobsinger Sgt. Maj. Eric Lobsinger Antonio. The theme for this year’s event was Stars on the River. The parade is one of the key events during Fiesta San Antonio and dates back to 1941. It runs along the River Walk in downtown San Antonio.

Photo by Joshua Rodriguez Photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook The U.S. Air Force Band of the West performs at the Air Force at the Alamo celebration in front of the Staff Sgt. Matthew Phillips and his military work- Alamo in downtown San Antonio April 22. ing dog participate at the Air Force at the Alamo Photo by Lisa Braun Photo by Alan Boedecker Fiesta event April 22 in downtown San Antonio. Rear Adm. Bill Roberts (right), commandant of the Medical Education and Train- Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr., commander of Air Education and Training Command Phillips is a military working dog handler as- Photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma ing Campus and deputy chief of the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery for (front left) and AETC Command Chief Master Sgt. Gerardo Tapia render honors signed to the 902nd Security Forces Squadron, U.S. Air Force leaders from throughout Joint Base San Antonio walk toward Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio as part of education and training, administers the oath of enlistment to six Sailors stationed April 22 during the annual Pilgrimage to the Alamo. The pilgrimage is one of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. the annual Pilgrimage to the Alamo April 22. The pilgrimage is a memorial to the heroes of the Alamo. at San Antonio-area commands during a re-enlistment ceremony held in front of the more somber events of Fiesta, an 11-day celebration across San Antonio. the Alamo during Navy Day at the Alamo April 23. MAY 3, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 13 Plan ahead for New algorithm helps gauge Common Access Card/ ID card appointments when patients are in danger By Steven Galvan indicate when fuel is run- By Alex Salinas rity card, are required USAISR Public Affairs ning low. The CRI gauge JBSA-Randolph Public Affairs at an appointment. begins to show a loss in Military members Researchers at the U.S. “fuel” well in advance of Those in need of a and civilian employees Army Institute of Surgical changes in blood oxygen Common Access Card/ who lost an ID card Research at Joint Base or heart rate measured ID card at Joint Base must bring two forms San Antonio-Fort Sam by the pulse oximeter. San Antonio locations of ID and a memoran- Houston are improving According to Conver- have been required to dum endorsed by their medical monitors used in tino, when a person is schedule appointments unit commander or clinics and hospitals since injured and bleeding since December 2011, first sergeant stating the early ‘70s that assist internally, the body com- with a few exceptions they have made every physicians and medi- pensates by increasing for walk-in customers. effort to find their lost cal staff in assessing a heart rate and constrict- Walk-in visits are card. For contractors, patient’s condition. ing blood vessels respons- Courtesy photo reserved for mission- the memorandum must The Compensa- es that elevate blood The Compensatory Reserve Index has a gauge similar to a fuel gauge critical purposes, lost be endorsed by their tory Reserve Index is pressure. in a motor vehicle to indicate when fuel is running low. The CRI gauge or stolen IDs, elderly or trusted agent. a new algorithm that This compensation cre- begins to show a loss in “fuel” well in advance of changes in blood incapacitated members To ease the process, utilizes the information ates a patient with vital oxygen or heart rate measured by the pulse oximeter. and those arriving from customers are advised obtained from a stan- signs and cognition that 100 miles or farther. to plan ahead. Of- dard pulse oximeter and appear normal to the at- team have conducted ex- of ‘bleeding’ someone Otherwise, patrons ficials say to expect gauges whether a patient tending clinician. periments on more than without taking a drop of can schedule appoint- a two- to three-week requires resuscitation The CRI will show that 230 participants using blood.” ments at JBSA-Fort wait when scheduling or immediate medical the patient is in danger a lower negative blood The CRI now requires Sam Houston’s Building appointments. Check attention. whereas the pulse oxime- pressure machine as a Food and Drug Adminis- 367, JBSA-Lackland’s the expiration date on “This CRI can evalu- ter alone does not. model of hemorrhage to tration approval. Building 5616 or JBSA- the ID card to make ate information from “A person can be collect the data that has “We have developed Randolph’s Building arrangements ahead of waveforms generated by bleeding out internally been downloaded onto a protocol to conduct 399 by visiting https:// time when renewing a using a standard pulse and seem normal until the algorithm. clinical trials,” Conver- rapids-appointments. card. oximeter, which is a the body can no longer “The physiology of tino said. “We’re pretty dmdc.osd.mil or by call- To schedule ID card non-invasive medical compensate and ‘crash’ using the LNBP machine confident that the CRI ing the desired issuance appointments, call device routinely placed in a matter of seconds,” looks the same as if will receive FDA approval facility. Fort Sam Houston at on a finger or ear which Convertino said. someone were bleeding within the next year.” Two forms of ID, 221-0415, Lackland at measures levels of blood Convertino and his out,” he said. “It’s a way such as a driver’s 671-4178 or Randolph oxygen saturation and license and Social Secu- at 652-1845. heart rate,” said Vic- tor A. Convertino, Ph.D., AFI from P9 tion 2.18 of AFI 10-203, Tactical Combat Casualty which says the Airman Care Research Task Area gist,” O’Brien added. “It “must report any new Program Manager at the makes exercise physiolo- medical condition, medi- ISR. gists more useful since cal conditions that poten- “The algorithm pro- it frees them up to see tially affect deployability vides a decision support the people they need to or any change in medical system that could help a see and get them back to status to the appropriate young medic who doesn’t full-duty status.” medical provider at the have much experience in Airmen who have a time of onset” and “must pre-hospital care make “very limited” profile meet scheduled medical life-saving decisions,” will not see an exercise appointments as directed Convertino added. physiologist, O’Brien and inform unit supervi- The standard mea- said. sor of required follow-up surements displayed by “It’s based on medical evaluations and appoint- a pulse oximeter cannot need,” she said. ments.” detect whether a patient It’s important that Air- The bottom line is that is in danger of crashing Photo by Steven Galvan men “start the process the commander “has to (going into shock) like the Victor Convertino (left) demonstrates how the Compensatory Reserve Index works to Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Joseph as soon as they know know the mission capa- CRI. Caravalho Jr. (right), commander of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, as Col. (Dr.) something’s wrong,” bility of the unit,” Landez The CRI has a gauge Michael Weber, commander of the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research looks on. Convertino is the Landez said. said. similar to a fuel gauge tactical combat casualty care research task area program manager for the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical He pointed to Sec- in a motor vehicle to Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. PAGE 14 NEWS LEADER MAY 3, 2013 FSHISD explains 2013-2014 non-resident transfer student program The Fort Sam Hous- school as a NRT will on the Lincoln Military becomes a non-resident JBSA-Fort Sam Houston First priority is given ton Independent School receive an email Tues- Housing waiting list dur- due to a parent retiring Military Housing wait to students who meet District will accept non- day, which will include ing the 2012-2013 school from military active duty list, with an approximate the non-resident transfer resident transfer student the required documents year who do not receive or who moves out of the move-in date into avail- criteria and are cur- applications for the up- and application. Applica- quarters by June 7, must district is permitted to able quarters within the rently enrolled as an NRT coming 2013-2014 school tions will be accepted reapply beginning June continue in attendance 2013-2014 school year. student. year in pre-kindergarten f r o m Tu e s d a y t h r o u g h 10. Required informa- for the remainder of the • Is employed by Completed applications through grade 12, which Aug. 23. tion will be posted on the school year and is eligible FSHISD. should be submitted in will be granted for one First-time NRT appli- FSHISD website (http:// to apply for a transfer. • Has retired from person to the Office of school year at a time on cants: All first-time appli- www.fshisd.net/home) for Additionally, a parent active duty military the Superintendent at the a tuition-free basis. cants for the non-resident the summer process. may file a request that service after having been District Administration Transfer decisions are transfer student program Non-resident transfer his or her child be admit- assigned to a military Office, located at 4005 made without regard will have the opportunity students are children of ted into District schools installation in San Anto- Winans Road. to race, religion, color, to apply beginning May active duty military par- at the FSHISD Office of nio and is employed on For further informa- gender, disability, na- 14, when required infor- ents who do not reside the Superintendent if the federal property. tion, call 368-8707. For tional origin or ancestral mation and forms will on the installation in parent meets one of the All non-resident trans- details, visit the FSHISD language. be posted on the District Lincoln Military Housing following categories: fer students need to reap- website at http://www. There are three types website. Applications and have successfully • Is serving on active ply each year and meet fshisd.net. of transfer students: will be accepted May 14 completed the non-resi- military duty. National FSHISD eligibility criteria. The district office will Current NRT students: through Aug. 23. dent transfer application Guard and Reserve mili- In approving trans- have extended hours of Parents of children cur- Current housing trans- process. tary members shall be fers, the superintendent operation of 7:30 a.m. to rently attending a FSHISD fer students: Parents A resident student who considered to be serving will consider availability 5 p.m. Monday through on active military duty of space, availability of Thursday from June 10 only if called to active instructional and sup- to July 27. military duty by order port staff, the student’s The district office will Did you One of the best things about ICE is that people can let service of the President of the disciplinary history, at- be closed July 1 through providers know when they do a great job, not just for poor service. . tendance, grades and any 5. Regular office hours • Is awaiting hous- potential adverse effect resume the week of know? It takes 5 minutes or less to submit a comment at http://ice.disa.mil. ing on the approved on resident students. July 29. MAY 3, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 15

medical readiness branch Army Medicine realigns medical readiness divisions will remain with the Northern Regional Medi- By Kirk Frady tion, with a completion m a n d , o r R M C , a r e a their duties and result in 2012, and involved the cal Command headquar- Army Medical Command date of Oct. 1, 2015. of responsibility. non-deployment,” said realignment and renam- ters at Fort Belvoir, Va. Public Affairs The mission of the In addition, readiness Col. Roman Bilynsky, ing of the divisions as Re- “Ensuring the medical medical readiness branches will coordinate Army Medical Com- gional Medical Command readiness of our forces To better support the branches will be to all medical readiness mand’s G-37 chief of G-37, Medical Readiness has always been a chal- Army Force Generation coordinate, synchronize functions, to include the medical readiness Branch. lenge, especially among cycle and assist the ac- and standardize health medical readiness met- division. The second phase will the Reserve/Guard com- tive and Reserve com- service support for the rics, Soldier readiness “Medically ready Sol- consist of the execution ponents,” Bilynsky said. ponents in improving Army Force Generation, processing, standardiza- diers require less medical of the Regional Medical “However, with the re- medical readiness, Lt. or ARFORGEN, process tion for medical mobili- and dental support in Command G-37, Medical alignment of our medical Gen. Patricia D. Horoho, and provide staff assis- zation and demobiliza- theater, which trans- Readiness Branch co- readiness advisors with commanding general of tance for deployable and/ tion, deployment health lates into fewer medical location and hiring plans. Regional Medical Com- Army Medical Command, or mobilized active and assessments, medical evacuations from theater, When the dust settles, mand staff, we will be directed the realignment Reserve components, or protection system and which conserves available Western Regional Medical better able to coordinate of the regional medical AC/RC, units/personnel eProfile. strength by minimizing Command and Southern and influence mobiliza- readiness divisions within within their region. “Medical readiness unnecessary intra-theater Regional Medical Com- tion and pre-deployment each of the Army’s five They will also moni- means that service travel and maximizing mand G-3 medical readi- medical readiness to regional medical com- tor the health readiness members are free from medical support for com- ness branches will co-lo- ensure all of our forces, mands. status of deploying and health-related conditions, bat operations,” Bilynsky cate with their respective regardless of component, The medical readiness mobilizing AC/RC units/ including dental condi- added. RMC headquarters while are optimally prepared to division realignment will personnel within the tions, which could limit The two-phased re- the Northern Regional perform their warfighting be a two-phased opera- regional medical com- their ability to carry out alignment began in June Medical Command G-37 mission.”

infection. In other cases, A good way to keep Hand hygiene helps eliminate superbug an antibiotic may be pre- germs at bay is by By Alicia Astorga ate watery diarrhea and tions occur in health care scribed to keep C.difficile exercising proper hand 59th Medical Wing abdominal cramps. settings where bacteria from growing. This will hygiene. In severe cases, inflam- are spread mainly on allow the normal bacterial Soap and water is more A more aggressive mation of the colon or hands from person to flora of the colon to grow. effective than alcohol- strain of the dangerous patches of raw tissue may person. Other options may based sanitizers because Clostridium difficile bacte- bleed or produce pus. The bacteria is often include surgery to remove sanitizers will not kill the ria has appeared and the Symptoms may include transmitted environmen- the diseased portion of C. diff spores. new superbug is not only watery diarrhea 10 to 15 tally by touching cart the colon or treatment Contaminated surfaces resistant to some antibi- times per day, fever, blood handles, bedrails, tables, by fecal transplants. The should be sanitized with otics, but also produces or pus in stool, nausea, toilets, sinks, stethoscopes, later treatment involves products that contain toxins more harmful than dehydration, loss of ap- thermometers, telephones placing stool from a bleach to destroy spores. previous strains. petite, weight loss and and remote controls. healthy donor, often a Practicing good hand Clostridium difficile, severe abdominal cramps. About one-fourth of relative, in the colon of hygiene will keep this also known as C.difficile The bacteria affects persons with C.diff will the infected person to superbug off your hands or C. diff, is a spore- mostly the elderly in get a recurring infection. restore normal bacterial and help prevent the Courtesy photo forming, toxin-producing hospitals or in long-term In some cases, treatment flora. transmission of harmful Good handwashing techniques bacteria whose symptoms healthcare facilities. includes stopping the an- How can you prevent bacteria to other people are one of the best measures to may be mild to moder- The majority of infec- tibiotic that triggered the t h e s p r e a d o f C . d i f f ? and the environment. prevent diseases and illnesses.

no longer automatically “A service member Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance benefit changes enrolled in Family SGLI,” could designate their By Jim Garamone ten Martin, who heads ciary, while the Family spouses, Martin said. she said. same-sex partner as a American Forces Press Service the Defense Department’s SGLI term insurance ben- “If you were married to “They must now opt beneficiary for their regu- SGLI policy office, in an efit provides a payment to another service member into the program by filling lar SGLI insurance policy,” Service members interview with American a service member of up to on Jan. 1 or before, there out the proper forms and Martin said. married to other service Forces Press Service and $100,000 upon the death are no changes to your submit them for process- Dual-service-member members are no longer the Pentagon Channel. of a spouse or $10,000 [Family SGLI] coverage,” ing.” couples should ensure automatically enrolled in Martin emphasized that for dependent children. she added. Forms are available at the marriage is reported the Family Servicemem- no changes have been The Veterans Affairs Congress recog- all military finance offices. in the Defense Enroll- bers’ Group Life Insur- made to the Servicemem- Department administers nized that most service For a spouse 35 years ment Eligibility Reporting ance program, Pentagon bers Group Life Insur- the program. members already have old, the Family SGLI pre- System, Martin said. officials said April 29. ance program in which There are no changes $400,000 in coverage mium is $5 a month. “Ideally, each person The change was ef- all service members are for personnel who were per person, and that the Federal law does not in a member-to-member fective Jan. 2, and to enrolled. auto-enrolled before Jan. beneficiary receives that recognize same-sex part- marriage will notate that date affects about 4,500 SGLI provides up to a 2, nor are there changes money, Martin explained. ners as spouses, so the their spouse is active duty. service members, said $400,000 payment to a for military members “In a member-to-mem- program does not apply Service members some- Coast Guard Cmdr. Kris- service member’s benefi- married to civilian ber couple, spouses are those couples. times forget to do this.” PAGE 16 NEWS LEADER MAY 3, 2013

and Family Readiness, Building dent School District is soliciting entry forms with your paid games on Fort Sam Houston. Call 221-4871. fear, anxiety, hyperactivity, inappro- 2797. Call 221-2380. for nominees for three openings on through Aug. 26. Drawings for prizes priate elimination and tail chasing. the board of trustees. Candidates, will be held Aug. 23 during Bowler Catfish Pond Open Call 671-3631 or 671-2245. De-Stress for Success civilian or military, must live or work Appreciation Week. Call 221-4740. Saturday and Sunday, noon-6 THE GATE Tuesday, May 14 and 21, on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. Trustees p.m., JBSA-Camp Bullis, cost is $3 Education and Training Office 2:30-4:30 p.m., Red Cross, Building must take an official oath of office Cheer Coaches Needed per pound. Call 295-7577. The 502nd Force Support Squad- Man-to-Man 2650. Call 221-0349. and serve without compensation. JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Youth ron Education and Training Office Friday, noon-1 p.m., Warfighter Interested applicants must submit Sports is looking for volunteers to Before and After offers a variety of military testing, and Family Readiness, Building Real Time Resiliency a resume to the School Liaison coach children 5-12 years of age for School Care Registration including Professional Military Edu- 2797. Call 221-0349. Wednesday, 9-11:30 a.m., Office, Building 2797, by May 17. the 2013 cheer season. Volunteer Register your child for before and cation, Career Development Courses Warfighter and Family Readiness, For more information, call 221-2214 coaches must be at least 21 years after school care at JBSA-Fort Sam and Defense Language Proficiency Monthly Golf Scramble Building 2797. Call 221-0946. or 221-2256. old and willing to commit for the Houston Parent Central, 221-4871. testing. PME Testing is conducted Friday, 12:30 p.m. JBSA-Fort Sam entire season, August through Warriors in Transition and their on Tuesdays, CDC on Wednesdays, Houston Golf Course, 1050 Harry Infant Massage Teen Resilience Workshop November. All volunteer coaches are family members should register at and DLPT on Thursdays. Education Wurzbach Road. The tournament Wednesday, May 13, 20 and Comprehensive Soldier and required to complete an application Soldier Family Assistance Center or and Training also offers Armed cost is $35/non-members and $25/ June 3, 10-11:30 a.m., Dodd Field Family Fitness will hold a resilience and consent to a background check. call 916-6377. Registration is ongo- Forces aptitude testing such as the members, includes dinner and an Chapel. Call 221-0349. workshop for high school age Call 221-5519 or 221-4492. ing until full. Armed Forces Classification Test and entry to win prizes at the pro shop. teens 5-6 p.m. May 21 at the CSF2 Armed Forces Officer Qualification Call 222-9386. First Termer Training Center, Building 2620. Call JBSA-Fort Sam School Liaison Office Test. Tests scheduled on an as- Financial Readiness 808-6089. Houston Ticket Office The JBSA-Fort Sam Houston needed basis. To schedule military Post-Wide Flea Market Wednesday, noon-6 p.m., The ticket office is located in the School Liaison Office can assist testing at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, and Yard Sale Warfighter and Family Readiness, Asian Pacific American Sam Houston Community Center and patrons in registration, provide call 221-0852. Saturday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Patrons Building 2797. Call 221-2380. Heritage Month is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday information about the local school living on post may sell their person- The 32nd Medical Brigade will through Friday. Call 808-1378. system and community, educate Basic Skills Education Program ally owned household items from Five Love Languages host an Asian Pacific American parents on school policies, proce- Classes are Monday through their living quarters and patrons not of Couples Heritage Month observance noon-1 Sportsman Range dures, programs and schedules and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for a living on post may sell at the Mac- Wednesday, May 15 and 22, p.m. May 23 at Blesse Audito- The range is open 10 a.m. to 2 home schooling. Visit http://www. period of 14 working days. Service Arthur Parade Field parking lot. DOD 5:30-7:30 p.m., Warfighter and rium, Building 2841. Maj. Gen. M. p.m. Saturday and Sunday. DOD card fortsammwr.com/youth/slo.html or members will receive instruc- cardholders who choose to sell their Family Readiness, Building 2797. Ted Wong, commander, Southern holders may shoot their personal call 221-2214 or 221-2256. tion in reading comprehension, items at the parking lot are advised Call 221-0349. Regional Medical Command is the pistols, rifles and shotguns. Firearms vocabulary, and math skills. The to arrive by 6 a.m. Space and guest speaker. Call 221-0417. must be registered at JBSA-Camp Story Time at the Library class is designed to teach basic equipment rentals are first-come, Post-Deployment Bullis. The range may close unex- Preschool children are invited college preparatory skills to service first-served. Call 221-5224. Resiliency for Families Aquatic Center Opens May 25 pectedly because of weather or troop to the weekly story time at 10 a.m. members with a GT score less than Thursday, 1-3 p.m., Warfighter The aquatic center pool will be use. Range users should call before Thursdays, at the Keith A. Campbell 110. Call 221-1738. Talent Showcase and Family Readiness, Building open daily noon-8 p.m. starting May coming out for target practice. Call Memorial Library, Building 1222 on Child, Youth and School Services 2797. Call 221-0946. 25. Call 221-4887. 295-7577. Harney Path. Call 221-4702. SAT and ACT Test Prep Programs at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston proudly The SAT and ACT PowerPrep™ present their “Talent Showcase” Last of the Red Hot Lovers Swimming Lessons Theater Arts Program Thrift Shop Open Programs are available online or Saturday, 6-7:30 p.m. at Warfighter Thursday through June 8, 8 p.m. All lessons are taught in ac- Children, ages 4 and up, can The JBSA-Fort Sam Houston DVD, and include more than 11 and Family Readiness, Building at the Harlequin Dinner Theatre, cordance with American Red Cross take the stage after a long day at Thrift Shop at 3100 Zinn Road, hours of video instruction and 3,000 2797. Call 221-3381. Building 2652. Dinner is served standards. Every participant will school in the Theater Arts Program run by the Spouses’ Club of the files of supplemental test prep at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins receive eight days of lessons. The at School Age Services, Building Fort Sam Houston Area, is open material, thousands of interactive Virtual Family Readiness at 8 p.m. For reservations, call dates for the sessions are June 1705. The cost is $80 for a month to all DOD cardholders and full diagnostic tools, sample questions, Tuesday, 8-10 a.m., Warfighter 222-9694. 10-21, June 24-July 5, July 8-19 of biweekly classes. Classes are 4-5 of clothing, shoes, housewares, practice tests and graphic teaching and Family Readiness, Building and July 22-Aug. 2. For rates and p.m. for ages 4-6; 5-6 p.m. for ages toys, books, furniture, jewelry and illustrations. Eligible recipients 2797. Call 221-0946. Military Spouse registration, call 221-4887. 7-10; and 6-7 p.m. for ages 11 and more. Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. included service members from all Appreciation Day up. Call 221-3381. Wednesday, Thursday and the third branches of the military who are H.U.G.S. Playgroup May 10, 1-4 p.m., Warfighter Moms and Tots Stroll Saturday of each month. Consigned active duty, retired, veterans, Guard, Tuesday, 9-11 a.m., Middle and Family Readiness, Building Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Home Child Care items are taken from 9 a.m. to 1 Reserve, DOD employees, contractors School Teen Center, Building 2515. 2797, enjoy light refreshments, 9-11 a.m., Fitness Center on the Providers Needed p.m. Donations are taken anytime and civilians performing military Call 221-0349. informational booths, prizes and METC, stroll on the indoor track and Family Child Care on JBSA-Fort during regular business hours. Call support. The eKnowledge Sponsor- giveaways and children’s activities. win prizes. Call 808-5709. Sam Houston is looking for family 221-5794/4537 or click on http:// ship covers the complete $200 Saving and Investing Call 221-0946. members interested in providing www.scfsh.com. purchase price for the standard SAT Tuesday, 9-11 a.m., Warfighter SKIESUnlimited Classes licensed child care in their homes. or ACT Test Preparation Program. and Family Readiness, Building MOAA Scholarship Luncheon SKIESUnlimited classes for Providers can earn additional income Pet Consult Services Available There is a nominal charge of $17.55 2797. Call 221-2380. The Alamo Chapter of the Mili- children ages 18 months to 18 at home, full or part time. Call The JBSA-Lackland Veterinary to $19.99 per standard program tary Officers Association of America years include Tae Kwon Do, private 221-3828. Treatment Facility provides animal for the cost of materials, support, Family Readiness Group Lead- will hold a scholarship luncheon piano lessons, creative dance and behavior consult services for fam- streaming and shipping. Each SAT ers/Support Assistant Forum noon May 16 at the JBSA-Fort Sam ballet/tap. Call 221-3381 for dates Parent Central ily pets. The VTF’s military animal or ACT test preparation program Tuesday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Houston Golf Club. Register by May and times. Customer Service behavior resident is scheduling has a one-year license from the day Warfighter and Family Readiness, 13 at http://www.alamomoaa.org/ JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Parent appointments. The Army resident the product is ordered. To place an Building 2797. Call 221-0626 or index.cfm. Bowl to Win Prizes Central assists walk-in patrons from can assist pet owners with under- order, visit http://www.eKnowledge. 221-0946. The JBSA-Fort Sam Houston 8 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. for standing their pet’s behavior, and com/MAFB or call 951-256-4076. Fort Sam Houston ISD Bowling Center is offering the oppor- registration and 12:30 to 1 p.m. for preventing, managing, or resolving Budgeting Seeks Board Members tunity for bowlers to win prizes this out processing and payments. Parent pet behavioral problems. Common Tuesday, 2-4 p.m., Warfighter The Fort Sam Houston Indepen- summer. Receive “Bowling to Win” Central is located in Building 2797, problems may include aggression, See INSIDE, P17 MAY 3, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 17 ‘Realizing the Dream: einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim. FOR SALE: Dean Edge One 5-string cfm?i=143763&k=0365410E7D54. electric bass guitar, classic black, bass- For more information, call 830- wood body, 34-inch scale, bolt-on maple Equality for All’ 298-5756 or 830-298-5830. neck, rosewood fingerboard, abalone dot fort THE GATE inlays, 24 frets, soapbar pickups, $120 freebies Van Autreve Sergeants cash only. Call 325-2432. Law Day 2013 theme National Train Day Major Association FOR SALE: New bike helmet $19; New forsale By Capt. Dustin B. Myrie G. Cole High School Amtrak Station in San Antonio The SMA Leon L. Van Autreve portable TVs, AC or battery power with AM/FM reception, $29; skate- Staff Judge Advocate Office April 3. will host the Sixth Annual National Sergeants Major Association meets board $20; new Penmate Vari Kennel for large dogs, 40-by-27-by-30 JBSA-FSH judge advo- Train Day 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 11, at 5 p.m. on the third Thursday of inches, in original carton, $76; solid wooden desk, 42-by-42-by-30 The Office of the Staff cates talked to a group of and festivities will stretch from each month at the Longhorn Café, inches, with shelves, drawer and electrical outlets and phone jacks Judge Advocate at U.S. 48 advanced placement the railroad crossing on Commerce 1003 Rittiman Road. All active $115 obo. Call 313-0061. Army North on Joint U.S. History and U.S. Street at Sunset Station, south to duty, Reserve, National Guard and Base San Antonio-Fort Government students, ad- the Amtrak Station complex at 350 retired sergeants major are invited INSIDE from P16 Sergeant Audie Sam Houston celebrated dressing equality topics Hoefgen Street. Tours, music and and encouraged to attend. Call Cloverleaf Communicators Murphy Club the rule of law and ranging from race and displays are free and open to the 539-1178. Meetings are held the first and The SMA Leon L. Van Autreve promoted awareness of gender to immigration public. Free parking will be avail- third Friday of every month 11:45 Chapter of the Sergeant Audie various legal issues dur- and disability. The event able at the Ellis Alley Park and Foster a Puppy a.m.-1 p.m. at Building 4011A, Murphy Club meets the last Thurs- ing its annual observance included an essay contest Ride lot, 212 Chestnut Street. Visit The Department of Defense off Reynolds and Wilson Way. Visit day of each month, noon-1 p.m. at of Law Day Wednesday. that gave students the http://www.nationaltrainday.com or dog breeding program needs http://powertalkinternational.com/ the Army Medical Department Mu- Created in 1958 by opportunity to explore is- http://sarhm.com. families to foster puppies for three or call 916-3406 or 221-8785. seum. All Sergeant Audie Murphy President Dwight Eisen- sues concerning equality months. Potential foster families or Sergeant Morales members are hower, the intent of Law in greater detail. Adventure Race IX need time and patience to raise a Future Speakers invited and encouraged to attend. Day is to highlight the Law Day 2013 culmi- Individuals or teams can puppy age 12 weeks to six months, on the Horizon Call 221-4424 or 837-9956. rule of law’s contribution nated with a luncheon participate in Adventure Race IX a stimulating and safe home Enjoy food and develop public to society. and ceremony at the Fort 8 a.m. May 11 at the Laughlin environment and a desire to help speaking and leadership skills the Retired Enlisted Association Law Day 2013 is Sam Houston Golf Club. Weather Hanger, Laughlin Air Force raise a military working dog. Call second and fourth Wednesday of Chapter 80 of the Retired significant since it also Members of the Bexar Base. To register, visit https:// 671-3686. each month, noon-1 p.m. at the Enlisted Association meets at 1 marks the 150th anniver- County Buffalo Soldiers’ Joint Program Management Office, p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of sary of President Abra- Association, dressed in FSHISD Weekly Campus Building 4196. Call 295-4921. each month at the JBSA-Lackland ham Lincoln’s Emancipa- the duty uniform of the Gateway Club. Call 658-2344. tion Proclamation, which day, treated the audience Activities May 6-11 freed more than 3 mil- to a presentation that Fort Sam Houston Wednesday lion slaves in 10 Confed- informed attendees about Elementary School AP calculus AB, 8 a.m. Chapel Worship Schedule erate territories. Lincoln the first all-black U.S. Tuesday Thursday PROTESTANT SERVICES 11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday used his authority as Army Regiment’s origin. National Teachers Day Cole ninth-grade spinal screening Sundays Saturday Commander in Chief of The Buffalo Soldiers also Wednesday AP English literature compositio Main Post (Gift) Chapel Main Post (Gift) Chapel the Armed Forces to is- explained the racial dis- National School Nurse Day exam (12th grade), 8 a.m. Building 2200, 1605 Wilson Way 4:45 p.m. – Reconciliation sue this historic procla- crimination the original Friday May 10 8 and 11 a.m. - Traditional 5:30 p.m. - Evening Mass mation Jan. 1, 1863. Soldiers encountered and PTO Dad’s Day, 7:30 a.m. to Cole ninth-grade spinal screening Dodd Field Chapel Sunday “Realizing the Dream: the group’s historical sig- 3 p.m. AP statistics exam, noon Building 1721, 3600 Dodd Blvd. 8 a.m. - Morning Mass, AMEDD Equality for All” is the nificance and contribu- Boys and girls track state meet 8:30 a.m. - Samoan 8:30 a.m. - Morning Mass, BAMC Law Day 2013 theme, tions to military service. Robert G. Cole at University of Texas-Austin 10:30 a.m. - Gospel 9:30 a.m. - Morning Mass, MPC 11:30 a.m. - Morning Mass, BAMC with increased aware- The Buffalo Soldier’s Middle and High School AP English language and Army Medical Department ness on civil and human presentation provided 12:30 p.m. - Morning Mass, DFC Monday composition exam Regimental Chapel rights issues. context to the OSJA’s Building 1398, 3545 Garden Ave. AP chemistry exam, 8 a.m. (11th grade), 8 a.m. The OSJA at JBSA- efforts to increase civil 9:20 a.m. - 32nd Medical Brigade JEWISH SERVICES AP psychology exam, noon Fort Sam Houston rights awareness within May 11 Collective Service 8 p.m. - Jewish Worship, kicked off its celebra- the local legal community Tuesday Boys and girls track state meet 11:01 - Contemporary “Crossroads” Friday, MPC tion by hosting a civil while engaging in ca- AP computer science exam, 8 a.m. at University of Texas-Austin Brooke Army Medical 8:30 p.m. - Oneg Shabbat, rights lecture and group maraderie and fostering All honor societies Induction, Cole band banquet at middle Center Chapel Friday, MPC discussion at Robert esprit de corps. 4:30 p.m., high school mall school mall, 6:30 p.m. Building 3600, area 3851 Roger Brooke Rd. ISLAMIC SERVICE 10 a.m. - Traditional 1:15 p.m. – Jummah, Friday, AMEDD CATHOLIC SERVICES Weekly Weather Watch Daily Mass LATTER DAY SAINTS SERVICES Edwards Aquifer Level May 3 May 6 in feet above sea level as of April 30 May 4 May 5 May 7 May 8 Brooke Army Medical Center Chapel 1 p.m. - LDS Worship, Sunday, San Building 3600, AMEDD * Antonio 3851 Roger Brooke Rd. CURRENT LEVEL = 647' Texas BUDDHIST SERVICES *determines JBSA water conservation stage 72° 80° 83° 85° 86° 85° 11:05 a.m., Monday through Friday Partly Cloudy Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Sunny Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Main Post (Gift) Chapel 1 p.m. – Buddhist Services, Normal - above 660' Stage III - 642' Building 2200, 1605 Wilson Way Sunday, AMEDD Stage I - 660' Stage IV - 640.5' Kabul Afghanistan Stage II - 650' Stage V - 637' For worship opportunities of faith groups not listed here, 73° 71° 72° 74° 75° 76° please visit the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Chaplain’s website at For water restrictions, visit http:\\www.502abw.af.mil. Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny (Source: The Weather Channel at www.weather.com) http://www.samhouston.army.mil/chaplain.