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METC Welcomes New Commandant by Lisa Braun Medical Technician Corpsman Program FORT SAM HOUSTON AUGUST 12, 2016 VOL. 58, NO. 32 PRINGLE SUCCEEDS LABRUTTA AS 502ND ABW/JBSA COMMANDER U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson (left), commander of Air Education and Train- ing Command, passes the guidon to Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle during the 502nd DIVERSITY THROUGH DANCE PAGE 3 Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio change of command ceremony Aug. 5 at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston's MacArthur Parade Field. See pages 10 and 11 for the story and more photos. Photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Ely METC welcomes new commandant By Lisa Braun Medical Technician Corpsman Program. METC Public Affairs Air Force Brig. Gen. James Dienst, Defense Health Agency’s Education & Training directorate director, The Medical Education & Training Campus at presided over the ceremony. He spoke about METC’s SOLDIERS LEARN FROM VIDEO GAME PAGE 6 Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston has a history and accomplishments. new leader. “Some would say, against many odds, METC staff Army Col. Jack Davis became the fourth and students rose to the challenge and set the bar for commandant of the six-year-old, tri-service what’s possible when our great Soldiers, Sailors, and campus during an assumption of commandant Airmen put their minds to it,” Dienst said. “A huge ceremony Aug. 2 at the Academic Support success!” Building auditorium at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. Dienst also spoke about Davis’ experience and Davis, who previously served as commander of the praised his leadership, adding that Davis is the right 32nd Medical Brigade – the Army’s largest training person to continue METC’s success. brigade – is the first Army METC commandant. The “Trust me,” Dienst said, “We found the best of the position rotates among the Army, Navy and Air Force best – hands down.” medical services and was most recently filled by Air The symbolic passing of the METC colors from Force Brig. Gen. Robert I. Miller. Dienst to Davis toward the end of the ceremony sig- The brief ceremony included a joint Color Guard naled the responsibility and authority of leading METC made up of Army, Navy, and Air Force service had been bestowed upon the new commandant. Davis members, as well as a choir comprised of Navy was entrusted to continue the series of achievements and Air Force students in METC’s combined realized by the commandants before him. Air Force medical technician and Navy hospital 'TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN' PAGE 16 corpsman training course, called the Basic See METC, P6 PAGE 2 NEWS LEADER AUGUST 12, 2016 Dignity, respect key to establishing trusted relationships By Maj. Gen. Thomas R. Tempel Jr. here – within our region, with our There is a saying by an anony- Editorial Staff Commanding General higher headquarters and with the mous author that goes, “Live in the Regional Health Command-Central commands we support. But there world as it should be, in hopes of 502nd Air Base Wing/JBSA is always room for improvement, what it can be.” Commander Brig. Gen. Heather A. Pringle Throughout my career, I’ve met and I am excited to be a part of Dignity and respect should not be many wonderful people whom I the vision to develop stronger bonds an end state, but the very spirit of 502nd ABW/JBSA admire, not because they are like with one another through dignity what makes us Americans. Public Affairs Director me or share the same belief system, and respect. I am honored to be a part of Todd G. White but because we share a common Retired Maj. Gen. James Collins, the team of amazing professionals ethos of dignity and respect for one former I Corps deputy commander working within Regional Health 502nd ABW/JBSA another. and civilian aide to the Secretary of Command-Central. We are a large Public Affairs Chief I am truly inspired that our Army the Army for Washington, recently organization of individuals, each Bill Gaines Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. Nadja commented that, “The key to re- with a set of unique characteristics West, has made dignity and respect lationships is trust and the key to that makes up a team – a family – Writer/Editor an area of emphasis in our Army trust is communication. The thing of great professionals. Steve Elliott Medicine ethos and culture. that breaks trust is surprises.” Each person within RHC-C is Layout Artist Dignity and respect are behav- As an Army and a nation, treat- a valuable member of the RHC-C Joe Funtanilla iors and beliefs that, when prac- ing one another with dignity and family and critical to our mission ticed and exhibited every day, Maj. Gen. Thomas R. Tempel Jr. respect should be instinctive. of providing safe, high-quality, ac- inevitably create trusted relation- However, we just have to listen cessible, patient-centered health- ships upon which to build the positive mutual regard. to the news on any given day to care and services to improve News Leader office: expeditionary, globally integrated Improving the workplace envi- know we are still a long way from readiness, promote resiliency and 2750 Stanley Road medical force that is our Army ronment, improving staff relation- achieving that state of mind and advance wellness with those en- JBSA-Fort Sam Houston TX 78234-5004 Medicine vision. ships and team-building must start we are constantly “surprised” by trusted to our care. 210-221-1031 When I arrived here as com- with these two vital concepts and the absence of dignity and respect As we work together, side by DSN 471-1031 manding general, I established it must be practiced on a consis- among us. side, please help me create an envi- relationship-building as a prior- tent basis to become an emotional When the expectation of dig- ronment of positive mutual regard, News Leader Advertisements: ity. Of course, dignity and re- competency. nity and respect is violated, it cre- interacting with dignity and respect EN Communities spect are the pillars of building I’ve witnessed great relationship ates an environment of distrust, – always! P.O. Box 2171 trusted relationships; to have building in just the short time that miscommunication and broken One team ... one purpose ... con- San Antonio, TX 78297 210-250-2440 such creates an environment of I’ve been commanding general relationships. serving the fighting strength! News Leader email: usaf.jbsa.502-abw.mbx. [email protected] After 75 years, more opportunities for enlisted to become officers By David Vergun and ROTC counterparts, without the burden as guidance can change based on the acces- Army News Service of having to enter a degree completion pro- sions mission and needs of the Army. This Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Department of gram before they become captains, as was the “Regardless of the size of the military, it is Defense. Contents of the News Leader are not A recent change in eligibility now allows case in previous years, Banco said. All second important to proportionally access new offi- necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. government or Department of Defense. enlisted personnel up to age 33 to apply to lieutenants graduating from OCS entered cers every year to meet the needs for captains It is published weekly by the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam become officers. Also, there’s no longer a re- training having already completed their bac- and majors three to five years in the future,” Houston Public Affairs Office, 2080 Wilson Way, quirement to serve in the Army for six years calaureate degree. said Denise Corley, chief, Officer Accessions building 247, Suite 211, Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234-5004; 210-221-2030, DSN 471- before going to Officer Candidate School. Three panels will meet next year in Coordination Branch, Army G-1. 2030. Printed circulation is 10,000. Everything The current guidance, which was published January, May and September, to select candi- “The annual end state regarding volume advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage with- in 2015, about 10 months prior to the 75th dates for OCS, said Cliff Preetorious, OCS pro- to screen or select is influenced by Army end out regard to race, color, religion, sex, national anniversary of OCS, is contained in Military gram manager, Human Resources Command, strength and budget requirements or con- origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other non merit factor Personnel Message 15-270 “FY16 U.S. Army Officer Accession Branch. An upcoming straints, Corley explained. The 150 regular of the purchaser, user or patron. If a violation or Federal OCS Program Announcement.” MILPER will provide eligibility requirements. 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