A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd WING

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, • www.lackland.af.mil • V ol. 69 No. 27 • July 6, 2012

Training Cadets Air Force needs offi cers for ROTC instructor duty PG4

Diamond Sharp Base fi rst sergeants select their top enlisted Airmen PG6

Fighting to Finish Airman overcomes disorder to graduate from AF BMT PG12&13

PC Protectors Major Loss

Photo by Senior Airman Grovert Fuentes-Contreras Enlisted spouse drops 60 lbs Staff Sgt. Christopher Barrow, 802nd Communications Squadron client system technician, inspects a stick of random access memory before in quest for healthy lifestyle installing it on a government computer June 14 at -Lackland. The squadron’s 36 client support technicians take care of computer problems for more than 9,000 PC users on base. See Page 3 for the full story. PG19

INSIDE | Commentary 2 News 3 Community Briefs 17 What’s Happening 18 Sports 19-20 PAGE 2 commentary TALESPINNER July 6, 2012 July 6, 2012 TALESPINNER news PAGE 3

Joint Base San Antonio Lackland NEWS IN BRIEF Does the EPR need a bailout? Editorial Staff TRIBUTE TO TROOPS RACE By Tech. Sgt. Kitsana R. Dounglomchan 2406, “Offi cer and Enlisted Evaluation Sys- started projects around the base. Before The Tribute to the Troops exhibition race 39th Force Support Squadron tems” what we are supposed to do. We are I knew it, my midterm feedback was due. BRIG. GEN. THERESA C. CARTER, is Saturday at the I-37 Raceway. Proceeds COMMANDER to conduct an initial, midterm and follow I felt my chest swell with pride as my benefi t the Center for the Intrepid at . Call 210-528-0620 for ad- INCIRLIK AIR BASE, (AFNS) – up feedback. Great, this covers what. See supervisor looked me in the eyes and said, OSCAR BALLADARES, What do enlisted performance reports, a trend happening? Next, we send senior “I don't know what has gotten into you, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS ditional information. Goldman Sachs and Bank of America airmen off to Airman Leadership School but you’ve exceeded all my standards.” have in common? They suffer from to learn how. We teach them to sit at a What got into me was a performance JOE BELA, CHIEF, CHILDREN'S THEATER AUDITION SIGN UP bad brand name recognition. So, what 45-degree angle, ask open-ended questions feedback! What got into me was a supervi- INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS Registration is under way for students 210-671-4111 should we do? Bailout our EPR system? and set standards and expectations. We’ve sor who wasn’t going to give me a fi ve, but entering grades 1 through 12 to audition for the Missoula Children’s Theater. Sign We could rename the EPR. How about now covered how to give a feedback. allow me to earn my rating. What got into MANAGING EDITOR, VACANT Yearly Evaluation Report or YER? A Do you see the problem yet? We’re me was a supervisor who held me to high up at the Arnold Hall Community Center or name change has worked for some, but making the same mistake as failed standards through the feedback process. MIKE JOSEPH, the Lackland Youth Center. then again the culture still persisted. organizations. We’re communicat- At the end of last year, when I earned SENIOR WRITER, 210-671-4357 Production auditions for “The Pied Years ago we hoped a change from ing incorrectly. We're focusing on a fi ve, I didn’t need an EPR. I knew in Piper” are July 30, 10 a.m., at Arnold Hall. JOSE T. GARZA, III Airman Performance Report to EPR what and how, but where is why? my heart I was truly among the best. No preparations are necessary, and partici- SPORTS/STAFF WRITER, pants must stay the entire two hours. would do the trick. If it had, you Roy said the key to our evalua- The journey taught me more than a 210-671-0478 wouldn't be reading this commentary. tion system is the periodic perfor- piece of paper ever could. The EPR Rehearsals will be held daily July 30 So maybe that's not the answer. mance feedback sessions. EPRs are just served as my epilogue. I had writ- DOROTHY LONAS, through Aug. 3, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The I recently heard Chief Master Sgt. of capstones to feedback. Ok, but why? ten each chapter throughout the year. DESIGN/LAYOUT, 210-671-5049 play performance is Aug. 3, 3 p.m., at the the Air Force James Roy speak, and Here’s why. With harsh economic prospects on the Bob Hope Performing Arts Center. inevitably somebody brought up enlisted When I arrived at Incirlik Air Base my horizon, we are going to continue shaping Offi ce: For details, call Arnold Hall at 210-671- performance reports. Laughter spread new supervisor was Tech. Sgt. Christy our Air Force. But, we will have to con- 1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102 2619/2532 or the Lackland Youth Center at Photo by Tony Morano throughout the audience. I wondered Lackland AFB, Texas 210-671-2510. The 802nd Communications Squadron client support technicians provide service to more than 9,000 PC clients on base. Jones. She changed my life by giving me a tinue to fl y, fi ght and win. The only way 78236-5103 why. I reasoned we were all thinking real initial feedback. I didn’t just passively to achieve this is to start with feedbacks (210) 671-1786; the same thing: Here we go again! sign a form. Instead, as she went through and develop our Airmen much faster than (fax) 671-2022 RETIREMENT PLANNING SEMINARS Why do we immediately go there? standards and expectations, she got to I was developed, than you were developed. Email: [email protected] The Alamo Federal Executive Board will Commander’s Action Line: sponsor two retirement planning seminars Got PC problems? I believe it's because we communi- know me on a personal level so she could When we ask an Airman if they’ve [email protected]. cate our message ineffectively. help me develop on a professional level. gotten all their feedback sessions we Straight Talk: 671-6397 (NEWS) in July at Education Services Center 20, It's easier to communicate what you I remember a lot from that day, but are surprised when the answer is yes. For advertising information: 1314 Hines Ave. Prime Time Military Newspapers want your people to do and how you what will stick with me the longest is We can change our culture, so when A seminar for employees in the Civilian Ave E at Third Street Service Retirement System is July 13, 8:30 802nd CS Small Computer Shop has answers want them to do it. The pitfall is that why we had the feedback session. She we ask that question we are sur- San Antonio, Texas 78205 when we communicate in this man- told me, “Right now you’re a three. prised when the answer is no. Maybe (210) 250-2519 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Federal Employee ner, we neglect the most important Every person I supervise starts with a one day we won't even need to ask. (fax) 250-2570 Retirement System seminar is July 23, 8:30 By Staff Sgt. Delia Marchick (a PC) remotely but we prefer to go out JBSA-Lackland Public Affairs part – why we need them to do it. clean slate. You will earn your rating.” Refl ect back on your own career. a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to the shops. Sometimes people don’t Author Simon Sinek believes this is I saw my career fl ash before my eyes! I Maybe you haven’t had a supervisor like The seminars provide information on answer their phones and when we re- This newspaper is published by Prime omputer problems? why messages fail to stick. Sinek said knew I had always performed like a four. Jones. How has your career been weak- Time Military Newspapers, a private the federal retirement system, Thrift Sav- mote in they think something is wrong fi rm in no way connected with the great organizations communicate by So, what did I do? After thinking that I ened by not having that NCO? How has ings Plan, Social Security benefi ts, Federal Not a problem for custom- with their system and so they turn off U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written ers at Joint Base San Antonio- focusing on why. What and how are ir- would end my career as a staff sergeant your career changed as a result of hav- contract with Lackland AFB, Texas. Employees’ Group Life Insurance and survi- C their computers,” said Staff Sgt. Chris- This commercial enterprise Air Force relevant if you fail to communicate why. with a four on my EPR, I got my act ing that NCO? Why can’t you be the NCO vor benefi ts. Lackland when the 802nd Communica- topher Barrow, one of the shop’s client newspaper is an authorized publication tions Squadron answers the call. Think about everything we’ve been together. I accomplished my long over- that changes your Airman’s career? for members of the U.S. military For details, visit http://sanantoniofeb. support technicians. services. Contents of the Talespinner taught about the enlisted evaluation sys- due Community College of the Air Force This is why feedbacks matter; this is org or contact Bruce Bebow at 210-565- The squadron’s small computer “Besides, we like to interact with are not necessarily the offi cial views of, shop handles all the communications tem. It states in Air Force Instruction 36- degree, completed upgrade training and why our EPRs matter. or endorsed by, the U.S. government, 1860. our customers directly. That way we the Department of Defense, or the trouble tickets for its parent unit, the can check on anyone else who hasn’t Department of the Air Force. Photo by Senior Airman Grovert Fuentes-Contreras The appearance of advertising in JBSA AFSO21 8-STEP WORKSHOPS 802nd Mission Support Group, and the Staff Sgt. Christopher Barrow, 802nd Com- submitted a ticket and fi x their issue this publication, including inserts or Joint Base San Antonio 8-Step Problem largest training wing in the Air Force, munications Squadron client system tech- on the spot,” he said. supplements, does not constitute the 37th Training Wing. The shop of 36 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO COMMANDER’S ACTION LINE endorsement by the Department of Solving Workshops are July 19 and Aug. 24 nician, installs random access memory on “Our technicians are very custom- Defense, the Department of the Air Force at JBSA-Randolph, Bldg. 100, and Aug. 14 client support technicians takes care of er-oriented and have received nothing or Prime Time Military Newspapers, of a government computer June 14. The Action Line is your ave- Your contact information al- Line at 210-292-4567, or email the products or services advertised. in 37th Training Wing Headquarters, Bldg. the more than 9,000 computer users in but great feedback. They are rated on nue for addressing issues you’ve lows us to obtain more informa- your request to 59mdw.pa@ Everything advertised in this 2484, at JBSA-Lackland. the two organizations. ceived to the time the technician solves quality of work, timeliness, cleanliness, publication shall be made available been unable to resolve through tion, if needed, to help resolve us.af.mil. for purchase, use or patronage without The AFSO21 program’s 8-Step Problem The mission of the CST Airmen is to the issue, “I want the ticket closed and appearance and politeness,” said Phil- your chain of command or an your issue. For issues related to basic regard to race, color, religion, sex, Solving Workshop provides Air Force mili- address computer issues for computer the problem resolved within 72 hours. lips. national origin, age, marital status, appropriate agency. To submit an Action Line com- training or technical training, physical handicap, political affi liation, tary and civilian personnel with in-depth users, and with the countless comput- It shouldn’t take more than that,” said Feedback from one customer survey It also allows you to give feed- ment, email the JBSA-Lackland email the 37th Training Wing at or any other non-merit factor of the knowledge of the process. er issues they face, one wonders how Tech. Sgt. Jason Phillips, client service stated: “A1C (Aaron) Horan and A1C purchaser, user or patron. back and recognize outstanding Public Affairs Offi ce at action- [email protected]. Editorial content is edited, prepared To register, visit the AFSO21 Community they can handle all issues and trouble center NCO in charge. (Justin) Evans took the time to totally people and units. [email protected]. Items of interest may be print- and provided by the Public Affairs Offi ce of Practice page on the Air Force Portal, or tickets. After each work order is completed, troubleshoot my computer and I was of the 502nd Air Base Wing. All photos, If you leave your name and For issues related to the Wil- ed in the Lackland Talespinner. unless otherwise indicated, are U.S. Air contact Brian Marchitello at 210-652-9168 A big factor is the shop’s customer the technician sends the customer a impressed with their knowledge of telephone number or email ad- ford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Anonymous inquiries will not Force photos. for JBSA-Randolph or Sean Harrington at support policy. The shop has a strict feedback survey to follow up and ask what the possible problems were. They Deadline for submissions dress, you will receive a reply. Center, call the WHASC Action be published. is noon Thursday the week prior 210-671-8295 for JBSA-Lackland. 72-hour response and resolve policy. about the service, said Phillips. to publication. From the time a trouble ticket is re- “We have the option to troubleshoot See COMPUTERS P14 July 6, 2012 TALESPINNER news PAGE 3 NEWS IN BRIEF TRIBUTE TO TROOPS RACE The Tribute to the Troops exhibition race is Saturday at the I-37 Raceway. Proceeds benefi t the Center for the Intrepid at Fort Sam Houston. Call 210-528-0620 for ad- ditional information.

CHILDREN'S THEATER AUDITION SIGN UP Registration is under way for students entering grades 1 through 12 to audition for the Missoula Children’s Theater. Sign up at the Arnold Hall Community Center or the Lackland Youth Center. Production auditions for “The Pied Piper” are July 30, 10 a.m., at Arnold Hall. No preparations are necessary, and partici- pants must stay the entire two hours. Rehearsals will be held daily July 30 through Aug. 3, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The play performance is Aug. 3, 3 p.m., at the Bob Hope Performing Arts Center. For details, call Arnold Hall at 210-671- 2619/2532 or the Lackland Youth Center at Photo by Tony Morano 210-671-2510. The 802nd Communications Squadron client support technicians provide service to more than 9,000 PC clients on base.

RETIREMENT PLANNING SEMINARS The Alamo Federal Executive Board will sponsor two retirement planning seminars Got PC problems? in July at Education Services Center 20, 1314 Hines Ave. A seminar for employees in the Civilian Service Retirement System is July 13, 8:30 802nd CS Small Computer Shop has answers a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Federal Employee Retirement System seminar is July 23, 8:30 By Staff Sgt. Delia Marchick (a PC) remotely but we prefer to go out a.m. to 3:30 p.m. JBSA-Lackland Public Affairs to the shops. Sometimes people don’t The seminars provide information on answer their phones and when we re- the federal retirement system, Thrift Sav- omputer problems? mote in they think something is wrong ings Plan, Social Security benefi ts, Federal Not a problem for custom- with their system and so they turn off Employees’ Group Life Insurance and survi- Cers at Joint Base San Antonio- their computers,” said Staff Sgt. Chris- vor benefi ts. Lackland when the 802nd Communica- topher Barrow, one of the shop’s client For details, visit http://sanantoniofeb. tions Squadron answers the call. support technicians. org or contact Bruce Bebow at 210-565- The squadron’s small computer “Besides, we like to interact with 1860. shop handles all the communications our customers directly. That way we trouble tickets for its parent unit, the Photo by Senior Airman Grovert Fuentes-Contreras can check on anyone else who hasn’t JBSA AFSO21 8-STEP WORKSHOPS 802nd Mission Support Group, and the Staff Sgt. Christopher Barrow, 802nd Com- submitted a ticket and fi x their issue Joint Base San Antonio 8-Step Problem largest training wing in the Air Force, munications Squadron client system tech- on the spot,” he said. Solving Workshops are July 19 and Aug. 24 the 37th Training Wing. The shop of 36 nician, installs random access memory on “Our technicians are very custom- at JBSA-Randolph, Bldg. 100, and Aug. 14 client support technicians takes care of a government computer June 14. er-oriented and have received nothing in 37th Training Wing Headquarters, Bldg. the more than 9,000 computer users in but great feedback. They are rated on 2484, at JBSA-Lackland. the two organizations. ceived to the time the technician solves quality of work, timeliness, cleanliness, The AFSO21 program’s 8-Step Problem The mission of the CST Airmen is to the issue, “I want the ticket closed and appearance and politeness,” said Phil- Solving Workshop provides Air Force mili- address computer issues for computer the problem resolved within 72 hours. lips. tary and civilian personnel with in-depth users, and with the countless comput- It shouldn’t take more than that,” said Feedback from one customer survey knowledge of the process. er issues they face, one wonders how Tech. Sgt. Jason Phillips, client service stated: “A1C (Aaron) Horan and A1C To register, visit the AFSO21 Community they can handle all issues and trouble center NCO in charge. (Justin) Evans took the time to totally of Practice page on the Air Force Portal, or tickets. After each work order is completed, troubleshoot my computer and I was contact Brian Marchitello at 210-652-9168 A big factor is the shop’s customer the technician sends the customer a impressed with their knowledge of for JBSA-Randolph or Sean Harrington at support policy. The shop has a strict feedback survey to follow up and ask what the possible problems were. They 210-671-8295 for JBSA-Lackland. 72-hour response and resolve policy. about the service, said Phillips. From the time a trouble ticket is re- “We have the option to troubleshoot See COMPUTERS P14 PAGE 4 TALESPINNER July 6, 2012 AF seeks offi cers for ROTC duty By Debbie Gildea teer for this special duty,” said Reese. Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs Only line of the Air Force officers are eligible, Reese said, and lieutenants must have at least a JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas year in grade and three years of commissioned – If you have a knack for teaching, exemplify service, as well. All applicants must have Air Force standards and want to have a four years on station by June 2013, or positive impact on the Air Force for be in a mandatory move status dur- years to come, you might be a perfect ing summer 2013 or have a Jan.- match for Air Force Reserve Officer May 2013 date eligible for return Training Corps instructor duty, Air from overseas. Applicants must also Force Personnel Center officials said. have superior performance records, Eligible first lieutenants, captains and some universities require a mas- and majors interested in teaching ter’s degree, so applicants should tomorrow’s leaders must indicate note that before listing their duty that interest on their statement preferences. of intent, via the Airman Devel- Before applicants can submit opment Plan. Fully-coordinated, their packages to AETC, they approved application packages are must be released from their ca- due to Air Education and Training reer field, Reese said. AFPC will Command by Aug. 10, said Master Sgt. notify each applicant of their release Curtis Reese, AFPC Special Utilization Of- status by mid-July. ficer Assignments superintendent. For full application package instructions, “Instructor impact is not just at the cadet level, a list of projected vacancies and related infor- but those cadets’ future supervisors, peers and mation, go the myPers website at https://mypers. subordinates as well. It goes without saying that af.mil. Select “Search All Components” and enter we need top-notch leaders and mentors to volun- AFROTC. PAGE 6 TALESPINNER July 6, 2012

Staff Sgt. Brian Parsons Staff Sgt. Manuel Fernandez Tech. Sgt. Tiff any Makris 90th Information Operations Squadron Inter-American Air Forces Academy 543rd Support Squadron Duty title: Advanced cyber defense programmer Duty title: Assistant NCO in charge, Duty title: NCO in charge, materiel control Time in service: Eight years, fi ve months IAFFA Commander Support Staff Time in service: 15 years Hometown: Swansboro, N.C. Time in service: 11 years Hometown: Los Lunas, N.M. Hometown: Toa Baja, Puerto Rico “Staff Sgt. Brian Parsons is a true American Air- “Tech. Sgt. Tiffany Makris is an outstanding NCO man and an exceptional advanced cyber defense programmer who “Staff Sgt. Manuel Fernandez is an extremely dedicated NCO cur- who is known throughout the organization for her leadership abilities consistently demonstrates innovation and leadership. Most recently, rently serving in a bilingual special duty position at the Inter-American both on and off duty. She manages a $100 million logistical operation, Parsons identifi ed the need for a new capability and developed Badger Air Forces Academy. Since his arrival to the academy in January, he supplying anything and everything needed to sustain 2,200 joint users Tracks 1.0. This application is an accomplishment tracking tool which has shown nothing less than the highest level of commitment and across three major commands. She is truly the go-to person and is uses data provided by the user to build bullets which can be used on motivation. As the assistant NCO in charge of the IAFFA Commander always ready to tackle any obstacle in her path. Her management skills enlisted or offi cer performance reports, and awards and decorations Support Staff, he manages 32 diverse programs in support of 93 and technical aptitude signifi cantly contributed during the fi nalization packages. This fl ight initiative was so well-received that it was bench- U. S. Air Force personnel and 10 partner nation instructors. His keen eye of a new $800 million, 240,000 square-foot facility. Makris applied in- marked as the squadron’s premiere bullet-tracking program. Addition- for detail made him the best choice for the review and coordination of novative techniques allowing for the coordination of the largest repair ally, Parsons has deployed numerous personnel as the 90th IOS and enlisted and offi cer evaluations, which he does in a meticulous man- and return program in an agency comprised of 200 fi eld sites. Addition- unit deployment manager, meanwhile training his replacement to take ner. He has tenaciously managed the unit fi tness program, ensuring a ally, she orchestrated the transfer of more than 215 assets valued at on his duties as Parsons prepares to leave. His take-charge attitude continuous 100 percent currency rate. Fernandez was also the driving $400,000 in support of 35 Homeland Security missions. She applied is a clear manifestation that Parsons exemplifi es standards and leads force behind the conversion of more than 80 percent of unit fi les to her logistical skills and identifi ed 15 surplus equipment items, then by example throughout his organization as well as the U.S. Air Force.” electronic format, generating savings in paper costs and man hours. devised the most effective solution to get those items back into Air Force In addition, he assisted the student affairs fl ight with the graduation of inventory. Off duty, Makris motivated fi ve squadron team members to – Senior Master Sgt. Eric McDonald 166 students from 13 Latin American countries. Fernandez consistently participate in the Adventure Race in Del Rio. With her positive attitude First Sergeant, 318th Information Operations Group displays an exemplary military image and exhibits superior customer and team-building skills, her team placed 15th out of 68 teams. The service in everything he does. He is only two courses shy of a Community race included 26 miles of biking and eight miles of running and rafting. Tech. Sgt. Valerie Montellano College of the Air Force applied science degree in human resources, Makris does it all, and no job is too challenging.” 381st Training Squadron and plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree immediately after. His utmost Duty title: Dental assistant instructor professionalism and devotion certainly exemplifi es ‘excellence in all we – Master Sgt. Sherlock Walker Time in service: 11 years do,’ and makes him worthy of Diamond Sharp recognition.” First Sergeant, 543rd Support Squadron Hometown: El Paso, Texas – Master Sgt. Felícita Sueiras Tech. Sgt. Morgan Maul “In May, Tech. Sgt. Valerie Montellano was working First Sergeant, Inter-American Air Forces Academy 341st Training Squadron out at the fi tness center when she heard someone fall from an elliptical Duty title: Unit training and deployment trainer in the cardio workout area. She looked in the general direction manager and noticed no one was taking the initiative to see if the individual Time in service: 10 years, six months needed medical attention. Taking action, she and another fi rst responder Airman 1st Class Mykel Niles Hometown: West Branch, Mich. administered CPR. The patient was in full cardiac arrest. Montellano 802nd Comptroller Squadron rendered aid until emergency medical personnel arrived and were able to Duty title: Customer service technician “Working as the unit training manager and unit deployment man- establish a normal sinus rhythm. The patient was stabilized and taken Time in service: 15 months ager, Tech. Sgt. Morgan Maul is a wingman in every sense of the word. to the San Antonio Military Medical Center intensive care unit where he Hometown: Altus, Okla. His primary duties encompass a wide range of professional military pro- recovered. Montellano is certifi ed to teach basic life support and she grams including overseeing 65 Air Force training records and validating used those skills to save a life. Also, Montellano has taken 14 college “Airman 1st Class Mykel Niles is a motivated and the 640 training requirements per record. He governs ancillary training credit hours, furthering requirements for dental hygiene school. She valued member of the 802nd Comptroller Squadron, where he leads for 217 joint-service and civilian personnel, assuring duty certifi cation has applied for and received an Air Force Dental Hygiene Scholarship. through professionalism and a belief in the Air Force Core Values. He for daily and contingency operations. Maul is the focal point for up- Montellano will begin the hygiene program at St. Petersburg, Fla., in is an example for all Airmen to follow. Highly respected by his supervi- grade and on-the-job training requirements, and Community College May 2013. She also functioned as course supervisor for enlisted staff sors and peers, Niles was hand-picked to brief the Air Force Intelligence of the Air Force degree programs. He advises the unit commander on members for fi ve months prior to the arrival of the new inbound supervi- Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency commander upon returning shortfalls and delays affecting unit members’ qualifi cations. Maul also sor. During this time, one of her graduating classes had a 100-percent from his deployment. Niles is continuously sought out by the 35th Intel- manages the instructor lifecycle faculty folder program, ensuring the pass rate on a Dental Assistant National Board Examination. This was ligence Squadron for his exceptional customer service. He has received maintenance of CCAF accreditation certifi cation for fi ve Department the fi rst time the program had an entire class pass the infection control high praise for providing outstanding customer service and for his can of Defense military working dog courses. His superb work ethic and examination. Putting her accomplishments into perspective, the average -do attitude as evident when he was coined by the 59th Dental Group strong sense of responsibility drives him to take charge and sacrifi ce pass rate in 2011 was 72 percent. Since then, she has successfully superintendent. While maintaining a hectic workload, Niles also has his personal time to get the mission done. He has earned a bach- steered fi ve classes with a 100-percent graduation rate. Montellano managed to volunteer in the local community. He exceeds standards elor’s degree and is currently working on his juris doctorate through is a consummate professional who is deserving of Diamond Sharp in dress and appearance and customs and courtesies. His unlimited St. Mary’s University. There is no doubt Maul is most deserving of his recognition.” potential marks him to be a future leader in tomorrow’s Air Force.” Diamond Sharp recognition.”

– Master Sgt. Carolyn Finley – Master Sgt. Brian Tilton – Master Sgt. Kenry Peart First Sergeant, 381st Training Squadron First Sergeant, 802nd Comptroller Squadron First Sergeant, 341st Training Squadron July 6, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 7 Our Puppy Program is looking for enthusiastic foster parents! Worldwide need for detection dogs has increased dramatically. The Department of Defense Military Working Dog Breeding program breeds to meet the growing requirement for security at home and Junior Enlisted Member Civilian Non-Supervisory Cat I abroad. Airman 1st Class Michael Palow Gloria Perez A large part of the success of this program is dependent upon 802nd Operations Support Squadron 802nd Logistics Readiness Squadron volunteers to provide temporary homes for developing puppies. The 341st Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland DepartmentDttf of Noncommissioned Offi cer Civilian Non-Supervisory Cat II operates a breeding program for military working dogs in support of Staff Sgt. Maribelle Hernandez George Mayers the Department of Defense Military Working Dog program. These Defense Military 802nd Force Support Squadron 802nd Contracting Squadron dogs are a vital part of our national defense and serve in Army, Navy, Working Dog Air Force and Marine Corps units around the globe. Senior Enlisted Member Civilian Non-Supervisory Cat III You can become part of this important effort by volunteering your Breeding Program Master Sgt. Christina Warner Diana Taylor home and time to raise a military working dog. 802nd Contracting Squadron 802nd Contracting Squadron Who can help? We are looking for families that: If you are interested in • have the time and patience to raise a young puppy from eight becoming a part of our Company Grade Offi cer Civilian Supervisory Cat I weeks to seven months of age, foster family or would 2nd Lt. Son Nguyen Edgardo Felarca • have a home that will provide a stimulating and safe like more information 802nd Contracting Squadron 802nd Force Support Squadron environment for a young puppy, and on this great program, • have the desire and interest to learn how to raise a future please contact us! Civilian Wage Grade Civilian Supervisory Cat II military working dog. Eloy Diaz Edward Roberson 802nd Civil Engineer Squadron 802nd Civil Engineer Squadron Call us at 210-671-3686, or email us at [email protected] PAGE 8 TALESPINNER July 6, 2012 59th MDW dedicates new AF dental school, clinic By Linda Frost “Most importantly, the profession- Public Affairs als who will work here, both active- duty members and civilians, will A new state-of-the art facility here deliver high quality, compassionate dedicated to training military dentists care to our benefi ciaries for many in advanced specialties and serving years to come,” said Hepburn. as a worldwide referral center has The AFPDS has one of the Air offi cially opened at Joint Base San Force’s largest dental laboratories Antonio-Lackland. and produces more than $1 million During an early morning outdoor in annual workload. It has more than ceremony, military leaders dedicated 5,000 square feet of laboratory space the Air Force Post Graduate Den- and 69 dental treatment rooms. tal School and Clinic June 20. The The school also trains Army, Navy modern $38 million building, the Air and Canadian Forces, and “it is the Force’s fl agship dental school, is ad- most advanced site for residency edu- jacent to the Wilford Hall Ambulatory cation programs,” said Lt. Col Jeffery Surgical Center. Casey, director of the Senior Resident The new 56,000-square-foot facility Education and Training Program. replaces the aging MacKown Dental “We train 85 percent of dental Clinic, and is known for its maxillofa- residents across the Air Force here, cial prosthetics fellowship program. Photo by Will Ewing with six dental residencies and two The program focuses on the art of Guests gather for the dedication of the new Air Force Postgraduate Dental School and fellowship programs within the 59th creating facial prosthetics to help Clinic at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 20. Dental Group,” said Col. Steve Tay- wounded warriors and qualifying lor, commander, 59th Dental Support patients with burns, injuries, cancer to make prosthetics and implants and spouses deserve nothing less. Squadron. or birth defects. The facility also has from computer imagery. It demonstrates our commitment to The school is a branch campus of the only stereolithography laboratory “This is a world-class facility. excellence,” said Maj. Gen. Byron the Uniformed Services of the Uni- in the Air Force Medical Service. The Our Airmen, our Soldiers, our Sail- Hepburn, commander, 59th Medical versity Health Sciences, dedicated to lab uses a three-dimensional process ors, our Marines and their children Wing. maintaining education excellence. PAGE 10 TALESPINNER July 6, 2012

The following 67 Airmen are honor Michael Reazer John Lane III Erik Williams graduates among 673 Air Force basic Joshua Smith Christopher Petrosky Flight 448 military trainees graduating today: Matthew Wright Christopher Thompson Samantha Dheikkinen Flight 440 Zachary Zezeus 320th Training Squadron Matthew Barzee Flight 436 Top BMT Airman Flight 437 Michael Hoff Dawn Caragan Tammer Barkouki, 320th TRS, Flight 437 Tammer Barkouki Seth Jaeger Laura Carroll Logan Bennett Most Physically Fit Michael Brown 322nd Training Squadron 331st Training Squadron Male Airmen David Choi Flight 441 Flight 443 Bernard Burns III, 331st TRS, Flight 447 Tyler Downs Cort Cox Marcus Anderson Tammer Barkouki, 320th TRS, Flight 437 Ryan Houghtalen Flight 442 John Babick Ryan Ghaffari, 331st TRS, Flight 447 Jonathan Kathol Tami Olson Jacob Grimes Female Airmen Daniel Lewis Tiffany Priddy Jacob Hodney Liliana Ruiz Gonzalez, Nicholas Mahaney Kelly Tarkington Douglas Jasper 331st TRS, Flight 448 Connor McKee Christopher Mills Emery Buckner, 322nd TRS, Flight 442 Thomas Post 323rd Training Squadron Noah Radtke Ashley Jeffreys, 320th TRS, Flight 438 Anthony Sacci Flight 445 David Sabo Ryan Schmidt Noah Fuller Phillip Wagner Male Flights Kevin Snedeker Andrew Hicks Flight 444 331st TRS, Flight 447 Flight 438 Daniel Kinzie Joseph Andersen 323rd TRS, Flight 446 Rachel Balderrama Jordan Kinzie Dillon Bunch 320th TRS, Flight 437 Nicole Chaca Ethan Minder Samuel Darcy Female Flights Stephanie Clark Jason North Caleb Hubbard 331st TRS, Flight 448 Jennifer Jobe Thomas White Andrew Lynch 320th TRS, Flight 438 Cathryn Sniffen Flight 446 Chris Wilson-Shoemaker 326th TRS, Flight 436 Daniel Hester Flight 447 321st Training Squadron David Nine Top Academic Flights Flight 439 326th Training Squadron Brian Norris Jr. 323rd TRS, Flight 446 Zachary Banks Flight 435 Nicholas Obregon Jr. 323rd TRS, Flight 445 Joshua Lilly Brian Heller Joshua Oliver 326th TRS, Flight 435 PAGE 12 TALESPINNER July 6, 2012 July 6, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 13

Diagnosed with GBS ... Facing disorder and possible separation, Airman Luke Bolen instead chose to fi ght!

By Mike Joseph He went back to the 321st TRS April 20 and graduated BMT May 11. Senior Writer Not only had Bolen defi ed the odds, he obliterated the doctors’ antici- pated recovery time frame. t normally takes a trainee 8.5 weeks to complete Air Force Basic “The doctor originally told me a minimum of 18 months to a couple of Military Training. For one recent graduate, it took overcoming Guil- years,” said Bolen, now in technical training at Sheppard Air Force Base. Ilain-Barre Syndrome to become an Airman, graduating six months “The medicine was working a lot faster than they anticipated. Everything after his arrival at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. started coming back a day at a time. In his fourth week of basic training last December, trainee Luke Bolen, a “By Jan. 10, I was able to stand up and would strategically fall into physically fi t 21-year-old, noticed he was two minutes slower on a 1½-mile something. I walked 100 feet and back that night. When my parents came run. He attributed the slower time to a respiratory infection. in the next morning, I walked with a walker. That was the big turning “It was weird,” he said about his time jumping to 12 minutes, 46 sec- point.” onds from 10:55. From there, Bolen pushed himself every day to regain movement in Little did Bolen know it was the fi rst sign of Guillain-Barre Syndrome his legs and arms. Driven by will, positive reinforcement and his family’s (GBS), an immune system disorder that damages nerve cells and causes emotional support, he always believed he would complete the training. muscle weakness. A week later, on Christmas Day 2011, the disorder But Bolen fi rst had to convince his doctors and the Air Force. began to overtake his extremities. First it was his fi ngers, then his right “They wanted to discharge me. I kept saying, ‘no.’ My dad kept saying, arm, then his left arm and fi nally his legs. In less than 72 hours, GBS had ‘No!’” Bolen said. “I told them, ‘Give me a chance, you don’t know what I paralyzed the young trainee from the neck down. can do.’ I’ve learned to walk again, I’ve learned to write again, I’ve learned By the time his parents fl ew in from North Carolina, the day after the to lift one pound at a time. I’ve got it all back. They told me I was going young trainee was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit at San Antonio to be in leg braces for another six months. I’m out of them and it hasn’t Military Medical Center, Bolen was on a ventilator. been three months.” Between the paralysis and the ventilator, the situation looked bleak. Bolen’s rapid recovery was nothing short of miraculous. After the SAMMC team started treatment and began to counter the “He was on a ventilator, unable to move,” said Master Sgt. Nicole Bas- GBS attack, Bolen and his parents were told recovery could take up to night, 321st TRS fi rst sergeant, when she saw Bolen in the ICU unit. two years. “Only his eyes were moving. It seemed as soon as the doctors said what “I told his neurologist you don’t know my son, he’s got the heart of a he couldn’t do, all of a sudden – I would say it’s a miracle – he started champion. Give him a chance, he’s a fi ghter; I think he’ll amaze you,” said getting better.” his father, Brian Bolen. How quickly Bolen was back on his feet also surprised the hospital When given the option to succumb to GBS’ damage to his body and staff. possible separation from the Air Force, Luke instead chose to fi ght. “The doctors (at the rehabilitation center) had explained to us it was And that’s exactly what the young Bolen did. going to be a long, arduous process,” said Brian Bolen. “(The day Luke was It seemed as quickly as he was struck down by GBS, Bolen began to walking with a walker) one of the neurologists looked at me and said, ‘this fi ght back. After 11 days in ICU, including a week on a ventilator, he took is absolutely remarkable.’ I told him as his father, I call this a miracle. his fi rst steps on the road to recovery a little more than two weeks after “To those responsible for giving my son the opportunity to prove Photos by Alan Boedeker being admitted to SAMMC. he has the heart of a champion, I cannot thank you enough,” said Airman Luke Bolen hugs his father, Brian Bolen, as mother Lisa looks on during the By early February, Bolen was moved from the San Antonio Polytrauma the father. Air Force Basic Military Training graduation ceremony May 11 at the 321st Training Rehabilitation Center to the 324th Training Squadron, the BMT medical “I always believed the U.S. Air Force was the best choice for my son Airman Luke Bolen, who recovered from Guillain-Barre Syndrome, stands in front of the U.S. fl ag during the Air Squadron. Bolen was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome while at basic training. hold unit. He continued to rebuild strength and stamina over the next in his service to the greatest nation on earth … and with the care and Force Basic Military Training graduation ceremony May 11 at the 321st Training Squadron. He recovered to complete basic training, graduating six months after his arrival. two months in the 324th TRS until he passed the test to return to basic dedication our family received from everyone associated with Luke’s training. training and recovery, my beliefs were confi rmed.” PAGE 14 TALESPINNER July 6, 2012 COMPUTERS from P3 grades, and the removal of illegal or non-approved software from had my system up and running in military systems on base. no time!” When these issues or tasks arise, Connect With Us! “I think we receive such great Phillips said a team is put togeth- feedback because people aren’t er to work the appropriate shifts, JBSA-LACKLAND HAS ENTERED THE used to this type of service. We al- whether it means staying late on SOCIAL NETWORKING SCENE ways go out to the units in teams a Friday or working through the and our customers are shocked,” night. said Barrow. “Because most users need their On the extremely rare occasion computers during the day to get when there aren’t any trouble tick- their work done, we have to remote Follow us on Facebook at: ets waiting, the technicians do what in after normal duty hours,” said https://www.facebook.com/pages/ they call a “comm sweep.” They Phillips. Lackland-JBSA/114646985221400 visit offi ces throughout the 802nd Phillips and Barrow credit team- MSG and 37th TRW to see if there work for the great customer feed- are any issues to resolve. They let back and mention that the only customers know they are there, and issues customers ever have is under- ask them to call if there are any standing that the 802nd CS techni- Follow us on Twitter at: computer problems. cians do not handle every computer http://twitter.com/Lackland_JBSA The sweeps are successful be- or network issue on base. cause computer users often choose “The most challenging part of not to submit a trouble ticket, said my job is getting the customer to Barrow. “They feel it takes too long. understand what my shop’s respon- E-mail us at: The visits expedite the process of sibility is and what other shops are [email protected] getting a computer issue resolved, responsible for. The customers as- and the customers know they are sume that, because we are comput- getting personalized help.” ers guys, we can solve any computer The technicians do much more or network issue. When they need something that does not fall under than visit offi ces and work on trou- Or just go to our website at: ble tickets. They also take care of us, we have to refer them to the www.lackland.af.mil security vulnerabilities on the net- correct center and we know cus- and look for social media. work, last-minute classroom up- tomers hate that,” said Barrow. PAGE 16 TALESPINNER July 6, 2012

Edwards Aquifer Level in feet above sea level Normal - above 660’ Holiday Stage I - 660’ Stage II - 650’ Stage III - 642’ Artwork Contest Stage IV - 640.5’ Stage V - 637’ The USAF Band of the West is seeking STAGE II artists and graphic designers CURRENT LEVEL 644.1' Eligibility: San Antonio Area residents, any age What: Design cover artwork for For water restrictions, visit www.502abw.af.mil 2012 Holiday in Blue concert program When: JPG design must be received by July 1, 2012 Submit Design to: [email protected] Chosen artwork will be featured on all Holiday in Blue promotional materials, and the artist will be recognized as a featured guest at all performances this December. For more information visit www.bandofthewest.af.mil

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To register, contact Family Life at EDUCATION CUSTOMER SERVICE MOVE for Department of Defense health- MONTHLY NUTRITION CLASSES OCAL RIEFS 210-221-0349 or Family Advocacy Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland care benefi ciaries the fi rst Tuesday The Joint Base San Antonio- L B at 210-292-5967. No childcare is Education Offi ce customer service of every month in Bldg. 2513 at 3 Lackland Family Health Clinic begins CHILDREN IN THE MIDDLE available during the sessions. has moved to Room 143 in Bldg. p.m. monthly nutrition classes in July. The Joint Base San Antonio- 5725. The classes offer proven methods The fi rst class is Monday, 8 a.m.; Lackland Family Advocacy and VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Offi ce hours are Monday, Tuesday, for quitting, and combine brief the second class is July 16, 3 p.m. Family Life Programs will sponsor a Registration is underway for Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 counseling with medications. The Starting in August, classes will be series of free workshops for families vacation Bible school July 16-20, p.m.; and Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 2 program runs for four consecutive held monthly on the fi rst and second Wednesday, July 18, July 25 and Aug. 5:30-8:30 p.m., at Freedom Chapel. p.m. New customer service phone weeks. Monday. The fi rst Monday class 1 from 2-4 p.m. at the Airman and The school is for children ages numbers are 210-671-8711/12. For additional information, call meets at 8 a.m., and the second Family Readiness Center. 3 to 11, or children who have For additional information, email Shannon Jones at 210-925-6301. Monday class meets at 3 p.m. Focusing on how to meet the completed the fi fth grade. Volun- [email protected]. For more information, contact needs of children growing up teers, ages 12 and older, are also KELLY DENTAL CLINIC RELOCATION Vera Calhoun at 210-292-3408. between two homes, the workshops needed. Call 210-671-4208 for more 802ND LRS SUPPLY TRAINING The Kelly Dental Clinic is relocat- meet Texas court-mandated require- information. The 802nd Logistics Readiness ing dental services to the Dunn DOD MARROW DONOR PROGRAM ments for a co-parenting program. Squadron’s Equipment Accountability Dental Clinic, Bldg. 6418, through The Department of Defense bone To register, call Family Life at DROP-IN DENTAL SCREENINGS Element conducts three customer July 31. marrow donor program needs volun- 210-221-0349 or Family Advocacy The Joint Base San Antonio-Lack- supply training classes on the third For more information, contact teers to enroll in the program. at 210-292-5967. No childcare is land Pediatric Dental Department Wednesday of each month in Bldg. Tech. Sgt. Nana Saahene at 210- Eligible volunteers include all available during the sessions. will offer drop-in dental screenings 5160, second fl oor conference room. 671-9761 or Master Sgt. Janene active-duty members and their for children of active-duty members The classes are Block I General Buchanan at 210-925-1846. dependents, Coast Guard, Guard, BRINGING BABY HOME and retirees Tuesday, 8-11 a.m., at Supply Training at 8 a.m., Block II Reserve and DOD civilians, ages 18 The Joint Base San Antonio- the Dunn Dental Clinic. No appoint- Bench Stock Training at 8:45 a.m., SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION RECORDS to 60 and in good health. Lackland Family Advocacy and ment is necessary. and Block III Equipment Custodian Immunization records for children For more information or registra- Family Life Programs will sponsor a Children under 13 years of age Supplemental/Refresher Training at of active duty parents are now avail- tion kits, contact Tech. Sgt. Sonia two-part series on how to care for will receive a dental screening exam, 9:30 a.m. able online. Vaquera at 210-977-6643. newborn babies. an opinion about the child’s dental To register or for more informa- For more information on how Classes are Wednesday and July condition, and appropriate treatment tion, contact Ray Holland or Rain to access the secure website and RETIRED ENLISTED MEETING 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Air- recommendations or alternatives. Virgino at 210-925-1140/2514. a copy of a child’s immunization Retired Enlisted Association, man and Family Readiness Center. Parents should bring a copy of the records, contact the Wilford Hall Chapter 80, meetings are held at the The classes prepare parents for an child’s treatment plan or referral HAWC TOBACCO CESSATION CLASSES Ambulatory Surgical Center’s Allergy Gateway Club every fourth Wednes- infant’s homecoming and provide in- letter from their private dentist. The Health and Wellness Center and Immunizations Clinic at 210- day of the month at 1 p.m. Call Don formation on infant care and safety. Call 210-671-9612 for details. offers free tobacco cessation classes 292-5730. Higginbotham at 210-658-2344.

CHAPEL SERVICES KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES Christian Seventh-Day Adventist Gospel Service, Airmen Memorial Chapel Air Force Aid Society 671-3722 Catholic Service, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Sabbath Eve Service, Monday-Friday: Sunday: Children’s Church provided 4 p.m. Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722 Freedom Chapel Airmen Memorial Chapel Religious Ed., 11 a.m. Sunday: Airman’s Attic 671-1780 Daily Eucharist, 11:30 a.m. Liturgical Service, 8 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday: Religious Ed., 12:30 p.m. Base Post Offi ce 671-1058 Freedom Chapel Bible Study, 6 p.m. Bowling Center 671-2271 Saturday: Contemporary Service, Wicca DEERS 800-538-9552 Freedom Chapel 9:30 a.m. Sunday: Second Wednesday, July and Exceptional Family Member Program 671-3722 Eucharist, 5:30 p.m. Hope Chapel, Bldg. 10338 August only: Freedom Chapel Family Child Care 671-3376 Reconciliation after Eucharist The Church of Jesus Christ of Room 8, San Antonio Military Legal Offi ce 671-3362 For more details, contact Latter Day Saints Open Circle, 6 p.m. Library 671-3610 Sunday: 8-10 a.m. Medical Appointment Line 916-9900 Freedom Chapel Buddhist Religious Ed., 9 a.m. Freedom Chapel Islamic Sunday: MPF ID Cards 671-6006 Eucharist, 11 a.m. 671-4208 Friday: BMT Reception Center, Outdoor Recreation 925-5532 Spanish Mass, 8 a.m. Global Ministry Center, Bldg. 10 a.m. to noon. TRICARE Info 800-444-5445 7452 Thrift Shop 671-3608 Orthodox Gateway Chapel Friday: Eckankar Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Clubwww .lacklandesc.org Saturday: 671-2911 Jummah Prayer, 1:15 to 2:15 Every fi rst, third, fi fth Saturday: Airmen Memorial Chapel p.m. Gateway Chapel Lackland Force Support Squadron www.lacklandfss.com Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. Sunday: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Lackland ISD www.lacklandisd.net Religious Ed., 10:45 a.m. Hope Chapel Religious Ed., 9-11 a.m. Baha'i Protestant 671-2941 Every fi rst, third, fi fth Sunday: Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Clubwww .lacklandosc.org Saturday: Jewish Gateway Chapel Lackland Public website www.lackland.af.mil Gateway Chapel Friday: 11 a.m. to noon My Air Force Life www.MyAirForceLife.com PAGE 18 TALESPINNER July 6, 2012 What’s Happening Family Support Events the Airman and Family Readiness Center. For additional information, call and Family Monthly Meetings For details call, 210-671-3722. 210-671-3722.

JULY 6 Readiness Center. The briefi ng ENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB BMT FAMILY SEMINAR is for personnel who are deploying The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the JULY 11 KEY SPOUSE MEETING The Air Force Basic Military longer than 30 days, or who are month at the Balfour Beatty Community Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more RIGHT START ORIENTATION A key spouse meeting is Training Family Seminar is today at going on remote assignments. information, visit www.lacklandesc.org. Right Start Orientation, a class Wednesday, 4 p.m., at the Airman noon in the BMT Reception Center, For details, call 210-671-3722. designed for Joint Base San Antonio- and Family Readiness Center. Bldg. 7246. OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB Lackland newcomers, is Wednesday, For additional information, call The seminar provides information RETURN, REUNION SEMINAR The Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Gateway 210-671-3722. on the Air Force and its benefi ts A return and reunion seminar is month. For information, visit www.lacklandosc.org. Club. to family members of graduating Monday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the Air- For additional information, call JULY 12 MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Airmen. man and Family Readiness Center. The Military Council of Catholic Women meets the fi rst Friday of the month, 210-671-3722. PRE-SEPARATION CLASS For details, call 210-671-3722. The seminar is an informal 9:30 a.m., at Freedom Chapel. For information, call 210-671-4208. A mandatory counseling class forum for family members who FIRST DUTY STATION CLASS for separating personnel is Thursday, COUPON SAVERS MEETING wish to talk about their individual On the web www.lacklandfss.com A mandatory offi cer’s fi rst duty 9-11:30 a.m., at the Airman and The Joint Base San Antonio-Lack- experiences and the stress caused by station personal fi nance manage- Family Readiness Center. land scissor savers coupon group deployment-related separations. PRE-SEPARATION RETIREES’ CLASS stand how to avoid identity theft and ment class is Wednesday, 9-11 a.m., Attendees will be briefed about meets today, 1-3 p.m., at the Airman For details, call 210-671-3722. A mandatory counseling class for related issues will be taught by the at the Airman and Family Readiness benefi ts and services. and Family Readiness Center. retiring personnel is Tuesday, 9-11:30 Better Business Bureau Tuesday, 10- Center. For additional information, call For more information, email JULY 10 a.m., at the Airman and Family 11:30 a.m., at the Airman and Family For additional information, call 210-671-3722. [email protected]. AMVET REPRESENTATIVE Readiness Center. Readiness Center. 210-671-3722. An American Veterans national Participants will be briefed on For details, call 210-671-3722. DISABILITY TAP SEMINAR JULY 9 service offi cer is available to help benefi ts and services. RESUME WRITING CLASS A disability transition assistance FAMILY READINESS BRIEFING with disability claims Tuesday, 8 a.m. For details, call 210-671-3722. DISABILITY TAP SEMINAR A class on writing an effective program seminar is Thursday, 11:30 A mandatory family readiness to noon, at the Airman and Family The disability transition as- resume is Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to a.m. to noon, at the Airman and briefi ng for personnel who are deploy- Readiness Center. TEEN IDENTITY THEFT CLASS sistance program seminar is Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., at the Airman and Family Family Readiness Center. ing is Monday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at For details, call 210-699-5087. A class for teenagers to under- 11:30 a.m. to noon, at the Airman Readiness Center. For details, call 210-671-3722. July 6, 2012 TALESPINNER sports PAGE 19 No pain, no gain Fitness program promotes hard work, healthy lifestyle

By Jose T. Garza III Sports Editor

If you’re not ready to put in the work at the Chap- arral Fitness Center, fi tness trainer Fred Bray doesn’t want you stepping foot through the door. But if you’re serious about losing or gaining weight or packing muscle mass, Bray helps customers at- tempt to reach their fi tness goals every Tuesday and Thursday. A 24-year Army veteran with a competitive body- building background, Bray’s credentials include win- ning Mr. Coastal South Carolina and Mr. South Caro- lina titles. A former fi tness instructor at Joint Base San An- tonio-Fort Sam Houston, Bray is currently using his fi tness experience to help hopefuls who are serious about getting healthy. “I need to know what their goals are and what they are planning on achieving,” Bray said. “I can go by what they tell me and write up a fi tness program for them if they want to lose or gain weight or tone or gain muscle.” Bray is currently assisting one enlisted spouse reach his goals. Jimmy Bailey, with encouragement from his wife, Nakenya Portela-Bailey, a staff sergeant from the 324th Training Squadron, came into the fi tness center looking to lose weight and was referred to Bray by Richard Brown, manager of the Chaparral. “I was extremely out of shape,” Bailey said. “I couldn’t do pushups, mountain climbers or jump rope.” Before Bailey stepped foot into the gym in April, he Photo by Robbin Cresswell weighed 369 pounds from eating fast food and lots of Fred Bray, fi tness trainer with the 802nd Force Support Squadron, looks on as Jimmy Bailey curls a 35-pound dumbbell sugars, chips and other high-calorie foods three times June 28 at the Chapparel Fitness Center. a week. Now, he is on a diet regimen that requires him to eat salads, fi sh, baked chicken and vegetables ally,” Bailey said. “Bray said it was a matter of chang- Eventually, he would like to weigh 225 pounds a three times a week. ing my eating habits and the way I worked out.” year from now, and he’s dedicated to reaching that A daily workout for Bailey includes cardio for 25 Bailey wears 5X T-shirts while working out – a goal with Bray’s help. minutes and weight training comprised of chest on reminder of how he looked in the past and motiva- “(Bray) won’t let me stop working,” Bailey said. “If Mondays, back and shoulders on Tuesdays, legs on tion for the future. I can’t come in for a couple of days, I’ll tell him I’ll Wednesdays, and core bodywork on Thursdays. He “I can’t fi t in any of my clothes anymore, and I don’t be there the fi rst day I can.” does abdominal exercises daily. want to go buy another wardrobe right now and three “If patrons are not serious about putting time in Bailey has lost 60 pounds since starting his diet months later buy more,” Bailey said. “I’d rather wear the gym, don’t bother asking me for assistance,” said and workout regimen in April and currently weighs the big clothes because they remind me of what I used Bray. “But if they are serious about getting in shape, 309 pounds. to be and what I don’t want to be anymore.” wanting to tone up, or lose weight, they should come Shedding the weight hasn’t been a diffi cult ordeal Bailey hopes his hard work pays off. His goal is to see me. I’m going to take care of that for them as long thanks to Bray’s motivation, said Bailey. weigh less than 300 pounds by mid-July and be 250 as they are willing to work hard. “He told me to keep at it and I’d see results eventu- pounds by November. “Nothing comes easy. No pain, no gain,” he said. PAGE 20 TALESPINNER July 6, 2012 UPCOMING STEELERS’ LEGEND FRANCO HARRIS Super Bowl MVP and NFL Hall of Famer Franco Har- ris will be at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Military Clothing Sales Store Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The former Pittsburgh Steeler will be signing pictures of his “Immaculate Reception.” It’s a rare opportunity to meet Harris so bring your favorite Pittsburgh Steelers memora- bilia. Only two items per person are allowed for autographs. Call 210-674-8917 for details.

VARSITY SOCCER TRYOUTS The Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland varsity soccer team holds tryouts Monday, 9 a.m., at the Defense Language Insti- tute English Language Center soccer fi eld. Call Dwayne Reed for details at 210-671-2725. SCOREBOARD SOFTBALL Competitive W L 1. 802nd FSS 10 2 2. NIOC/ Co H 9 2 3. 343rd TRS 6 5 4. Radiology 6 6 Photo by Alan Boedeker 5. 149th FW 4 5 433rd Airlift Wing outfi elder Ralph Ozuna slides into home plate as 453rd Electronic Warfare Squadron catcher Mike Hinger tags him in the fi rst inning 6. 737th TRG 4 6 during Division III Recreational League play. Ozuna was ruled out at the plate. 7. 341st TRS 3 8 8. Civil Eng Sq 1 9

Intermediate W L 1. 668th ALIS 14 1 2. Security Forces 13 3 433rd AW plans to refute stigma of Division III softball 3. 802nd OSS 12 3 4. 37th TRSS 11 5 By Jose T. Garza III Squadron, 10-3 June 28. consistently show up to compete. 5. Crypto Div 11 5 Sports Editor Tied 3-3 through four, 433rd AW third “We’ve gelled well as a team,” Cava- 6. IAAFA 10 6 7. 624th OC 10 6 baseman Paul Diaz’s RBI single spurred zos said about his team’s chemistry this 8. Dental Gp 9 6 The 433rd Airlift Wing softball team a seven-run, fi fth inning. season. 9. AFISRA 8 7 is cognizant of the stigma surrounding EWS failed in its opportunity for a share “All 19 guys show up to every game,” 10. 543rd Spt Sq 7 8 the Division III Recreational League. The of fi rst place when the game was called he said. “That’s dedication, and we are 11. AFSVA 7 8 softball league is not as competitive as after six innings for the league-mandated not going to change a thing about our- 12. 717th MI Bn 5 10 the Division I Competitive League or the 50-minute time limit. selves. We will be competitive in the tour- 13. 344th TRS 5 10 Division II Intermediate League. 14. 59th CPSG 5 11 “During the pre-game warm-ups, we nament.” 15. DLIELC 5 11 The 433rd AW ballplayers are ready to said this was the team that was going to AW is prepared to make its mark 16. 802nd LRS 4 11 refute that stigma at the upcoming 12- put us to the test, and we passed it,” said against the other 11 opponents. 17. AFPAA 2 13 team Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland 433rd AW coach Joe Cavazos. “In the playoffs, we will be ready to 18 688th IOW 1 15 softball tournament July 16-19. The tour- The victory over EWS also cemented give the teams from the other leagues a Recreation W L ney will host the top four teams from Divi- AW’s bid for a slot in the base intra-divi- run for their money,” said AW outfi elder 1. 433rd AFRC 11 2 sion I, the top six teams from Division II, 2. 453rd EWS 9 4 sional softball playoffs. Ralph Ozuna. 3. 35th IS 9 4 and the top two teams from Division III. With a well-balanced mix of youth and “We’ll be able to compete against teams 4. 690th NSG 9 4 With an 11-2 record, the 433rd AW sits experience, the coach likes what he sees from the other two divisions as long as 5. Co H/Marines 6 7 atop the Division III standings. The airlift- in his team thus far. errors are kept to a minimum. Fresh legs, 6. 802nd CPTS 5 8 ers opened up a comfortable two-game Cavazos said the team will be going into fresh faces, and a fresh attitude will car- 7. 772nd ESG 2 11 lead by defeating their division rivals, the the JBSA-Lackland softball tournament ry us through,” Cavazos said about the 8. 318th OSS 1 12 second place 453rd Electronic Warfare with a 19-player roster whose players team’s mindset for the playoffs.