A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, TEXAS • Vol. 73 No. 5 • FEBRUARY 5, 2016

433rd welcomes new commander

Photo by Senior Airman Bryan Swink (Left) Maj. Gen. John C. Flournoy, Jr., 4th Air Force commander, passes the 433rd Wing guidon to (Right) Col. Thomas T.K. Smith, Jr., who assumes command of the wing, during an assumption of command ceremony Jan. 30. Throughout his career, Smith serviced with the 433rd AW in numerous roles from 2001 to 2012 before becoming the 507th Operations commander at , Okla. His last assignment prior to joining the wing was as the 459th Air Refueling Wing commander at Joint Base Andrews, Wash. See story page 12

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Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta healthier eating, weight loss 502nd Air Base Wing/JBSA Commander

By Adam Michael Woodyard weight loss goal, a registered dietitian Todd G. White Outpatient Dietitian, Department of Nutritional Medicine, can help you determine the best course 502nd ABW/JBSA Brooke Army Medical Center of action. There is a lot of misinformation Public Affairs Director when it comes to nutrition and weight loss. For many, ringing in a new year Registered dieticians use evidence-based Oscar Balladares JBSA-Lackland involves more than just a countdown, fire- practice to help develop personalized Public Affairs Chief works and champagne. Many take this op- SMART goals toward healthier eating for portunity to improve bad habits. weight loss. Senior Airman Lynsie Nichols Unfortunately, resolution-makers often • Focus on what you have accom- Senior Airman Krystal Jeffers give up before February. plished, not what you haven’t. Shortcom- Photojournalists The failure to meet goals isn’t always ings are just goals that you haven’t met Jeremy Gerlach from a lack of trying or motivation. The yet. While you may not be quite down to Jose T. Garza, III wording of the goals can spell failure. one soda per day, you have decreased from Staff Writers Vague goals like “be healthier” and “lose Courtesy photo four to two. weight” mean different things to different Reward yourself for a job well done. Dorothy Lonas Page Design/Illustrator people. cess weight, getting organized and quitting After meeting your goals it’s time to re- Goals should always be clear, con- smoking can all have positive effects. ward yourself and reflect. Any step in the cise and SMART: Specific, Measureable, However, making too many changes at right direction is better than stagnation no Attainable, Realistic and Timed. “Be once is usually not sustainable. Too many matter how small. 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FEBRUARY 5, 2016 TALESPINNER news PAGE 3 News in Brief Have you tried MyVector yet? airmen participation needed for health survey The Air Force needs input from Airmen on Although National Mentoring issues that directly affect the health, well- Month has come to a close, but there being and readiness of military members are still opportunities for Airmen at and families by participating in the Health all levels to invest in their develop- Related Behaviors Survey that will inform ment and the advancement of others the Defense Department of potential health through MyVector. problems in the military community. In 2015, the Air Force launched The 40-minute survey is voluntary for ac- MyVector to provide members seek- tive components and Coast Guard members. ing mentoring an opportunity for Some personnel will be randomly selected personal and professional develop- to complete an anonymous health review ment to help Airmen achieve their via email and mail invitation. Members can goals and ultimately strengthen the complete the survey on any computer with overall mission of the Air Force. Internet capability and should be as accurate “I’ve recently discovered the and honest as possible about diet, exercise, MyVector tool through an announce- stress, substance use and alcohol. ment by the secretary of the Air The DOD conducts the anonymous HRBS Force,” said Staff Sgt. Joseph Romero, every three years to get a comprehensive up- an Air Force Operations Group emer- date about the health behaviors of military gency actions controller. “It was a bit members. No personal identifiers on this sur- of a relief to see this tool come out vey will be asked, however, this questionnaire because I’d been looking for a strong will be linked to survey participation. mentor, and now had a resource full Members are asked to complete the of volunteers who were able and questionnaire at https://www.DOD2015Health willing to assist me in my career.” Photo by Airman 1st Class Halley Burgess Survey.com. To protect a member’s privacy, For Romero, throwing his name out Mentoring is a critical component of the Air Force’s Force Development Construct. It is any uncompleted surveys will need to start there and asking someone to be his normally a relationship in which a person with greater experience and wisdom guides over from the beginning. A summary report of mentor was a little intimidating, but another person to develop both personally and professionally. MyVector connects and the results will be posted to the DOD website said he felt it was necessary for his matches people to mentors via the web for personal and professinal development. as soon as it’s finalized. career. The good news for Romero For more information, visit http://www. was the system not only matches Secretary of the Air Force Directorate “One of the things I learned from health.mil/2015HRBS, by using a by-name method, it also of Public Affairs, Strategy and my mentor, is once you’ve progressed provides a mentor-matching capabil- Assessment Division, Integrated Plans to a certain point in your career it mobile app is “one stop shop” ity based on weighted characteristics and Strategy Branch. “MyVector is your obligation to pay it forward for identified by the Airman searching for made it easier to move from a one- and do the same for others and I’ve The 433rd Airlift Wing launched a new mo- a mentor. time meeting to a mentoring relation- always tried to take that to heart,” bile application for both iPhone and Android “As command post controllers, we ship. I’ve found that formalizing the said Air Force Secretary Deborah users. The intent of the app is to keep Airmen, are generally in a controlled area, connection makes it easier to ask Lee James. “Mentors can open doors, families and the public informed about the which makes it a bit difficult to run for time on their calendar. Having a they can help Airman maximize their latest updates and news at the Alamo Wing. into new people from different career regular meeting makes the mentoring strength, and they play an important Highlights of the mobile app include 443rd fields,” Romero said. “Having this re- more productive too because if you role in shaping leaders of character, Airlift Wing News, a Unit Training Assembly source available will allow us to literally have a dilemma, you know you can discipline and vision.” schedule, unit directory, base maps, local find the perfect mentor by refining at- bring it up next time you see your Romero agreed. weather forecast and other useful tools. tributes such as marital and dependent mentor.” By sharing knowledge, expe- “Mentoring is unbiased, heartfelt The free app can be downloaded at the status, education level, duty location rience and wisdom, mentors become advice from one experienced mem- Apple App Store and Google Play Store for and even private sector experience.” a force multiplier enhancing not only ber to another with the sole purpose Android. Once downloaded, rate the app. MyVector can also benefit already mentee, but team performance. of helping the mentee reach their The feedback allows app managers to make established mentoring relationships. “MyVector provides a way to be maximum potential,” Romero said. changes based on recommendations from With a web-based mentoring plan; as challenged by those who have tak- “Mentoring has no career field bound- Airmen on how to best serve the wing. well as a dashboard that includes a en pride in challenging themselves, aries or rank requirements. It is sim- career plan, discussion board and bul- while also having the opportunity to ply our duty as service members to 2,098 selected for promotion to let tracker system, the mentor/mentee lend a hand to others,” Romero said. ensure we are passing on the torch lieutenant colonel, major experience is greatly enhanced. “I’d imagine it is an honor receiving of excellence to those that will walk The 2015C Lieutenant Colonel Chaplain “I used MyVector to formalize a a request from other Airmen to be in our footsteps.” and Major Line of the Air Force and Chaplain mentoring relationship I had with their mentor.” For more information or to sign Central Selection Boards selected 16 majors a senior leader. I had met with the However, for any program to be truly up for MyVector visit https://afvec. and 2,082 captains for promotion. Senior Executive Service member once successful it requires dedicated men- langley.af.mil/myvector. To see the promotion lists, go to the Air before and the second time I asked tors. Mentoring assists Airmen in devel- if we could connect on MyVector,” oping required leadership and technical (Source: Secretary of the Air Force See NEWS IN BRIEF Page 7 said Stephanie Haferbier of the competencies to achieve the mission. Public Affairs Command Information) PAGE 4 TALESPINNER FEBRUARY 5, 2016 JBSA park at Canyon Lake provides year round outdoor activities for the family

Courtesy photo The Joint Base San Antonio Recreation Park at Canyon Lake has three lakefront beaches and two marinas operated by the park. Park patrons can rent ski, fishing, pontoon and paddle boats, canoes and kayaks at the Hancock Cove Marina or rent a slip at that Sunnyside Marina to store their boats. By David DeKunder in and 18 pavilions and foxes and birds. JBSA-Randolph Public Affairs day use picnic areas. The park sustained Pavilions can be rented for flood damage in May, 2015 From boating to hik- work or family gatherings. mostly to the two mari- ing, the Joint Base San There are two RV parks, nas, a pavilion and from Antonio Recreation Park with both full-service debris, Clifton said. He at Canyon Lake offers and electricity only sites, said repairs are still being several year-round activi- with restrooms, laundry made to the marinas, but ties for JBSA members facilities and dump sta- the marinas and other and their families to enjoy tions available. facilities are still open. in a scenic setting. In addition, the park’s Clifton said the park The park is 52 miles country store provides is centrally located be- north of San Antonio on food items, beverages, tween San Antonio and 250 acres around Canyon fishing gear and other Austin. During the sum- Lake, which is managed items for purchase. mer months, park users by the U.S. Army Corps of The recreation area has can go to nearby New Engineers, and is open to three lakefront beaches Braunfels for tubing in active-duty service mem- and two marinas, oper- the Guadalupe River and bers and Department ated by the park. Park to visit other attractions, of Defense cardholders, patrons can rent ski, fish- including historic Gruene including dependents, ing, pontoon and paddle and Schlitterbahn water retirees and civilian em- boats, canoes and kayaks park. ployees. at the Hancock Cove Reservations for Jonathan Clifton, JBSA Marina, or rent a slip at camping, lodging and Recreation Park at Canyon the Sunnyside Marina to RV facilities should be Lake general manager, store their boats. booked in advance. said the recreation area Clifton said park users To make reservations, has camping, boating who want to rent a boat call toll-free at 800- and lodging facilities, RV will need to show proof 280-3466. Active-duty parks, pavilions, picnic of having completed a service members can re- areas, hiking trails and boater's safety course. serve facilities for up to beaches for JBSA mem- Patrons who want to fish six months in advance; bers to use. are required to have a DOD cardholders for up The recreation area fishing license. Fishing to three months. provides a pristine lake- licenses can be purchased The park is open 365 front with peace and at the country store. days a year. solitude in the Texas Hill There are three miles For information on Country for JBSA mem- of hiking trails in the park lodging rates, boat rental bers and their families to that provide scenic spots and storage rates, pavilion enjoy, Clifton said. and opportunities for rentals, park directions Clifton said there are hikers to view wildlife, and hours, go to www. 81 lodging units to stay including deer, raccoons, myjbsa-fss-mwr.com. FEBRUARY 5, 2016 TALESPINNER PAGE 5 Travel reimbursement changes in effect

Changes made to the Joint Travel Regulation lodging pilot program. This program requires affect every traveler in the Department of Defense, mandatory use of government lodging for military according to 502nd Comptroller Offi ce offi cials. members and civilian employees at the following Effective since Nov. 1, 2014, members on tem- locations: Charleston S.C.; Dayton, Ohio; Fort Lee, porary duty status can no longer claim ATM fees, Va.; Norfolk, Va.; Hampton Roads, Va.; Newport laundry and baggage carrier tips. News, Va.; Suffolk, Va.; Quad City, Ill.; Saratoga Other changes include: Springs, N.Y.; Seattle-Tacoma Airport Area, Wash.; • The Defense Travel Management Offi ce has man- Tampa, Fla; and Twentynine Palms, Calif. dated travelers utilize the Defense Travel System These locations are updated regularly and can (http://www.defensetravel.osd.mil/dts/site/index.jsp) be referenced on the DTMO website at http://www. to book any lodging at government and commercial defensetravel.dod.mil. facilities. The Defense Travel System has been updated to • At certain Continental locations, support these new initiatives. When booking lodging government lodging is required for civilian as well in DTS, if government lodging is not available, the as military members. system will auto-generate a non-availability letter. • Members on long-term TDY will be reimbursed Courtesy graphic This added convenience will save travelers time by per diem and lodging at a fl at rate. If going TDY to reducing extra coordination needed when booking the same location for 31 to 180 days, members are hotel accommodations. authorized a fl at rate of 75 percent of the max lodg- at the reduced rate, members may be entitled to an For more information, contact the 502nd ing and per diem. If TDY is more than 180 days, actual expense allowance. Comptroller Squadron offi ce at Joint Base San Antonio- members are limited to a fl at rate of 55 percent Effective since Sept. 1, 2015, travelers on TDY Fort Sam Houston at 221-0056, at JBSA-Lackland of the lodging and per diem rate. Stays more than assignments utilizing DTS are required to book all at 671-1851 or JBSA-Randolph at 652-1851. These 30 days in the commercial lodging industry are hotel accommodations through DTS. This includes changes can also be seen at http://www.defense- considered extended stays and the costs for these government and commercial lodging. travel.dod.mil. accommodations are commonly reduced. If the com- To provide better security, safety and reduced mercial ticket offi ce is unable to fi nd suitable lodging rates, the DOD has launched the integrated (Source: 502nd Comptroller Squadron) PAGE 6 TALESPINNER FEBRUARY 5, 2016

IRS from Page 2 marketplace you should receive Form 1095-A from the marketplace with The IRS encouraged taxpayers to important information that you need plan ahead and take advantage of the to accurately file your tax return. Un- online resources available on http:// like the Forms 1095-B and 1095-C, www.IRS.gov. you should wait to file your tax return “The IRS website is the best place until you receive your Form 1095-A. for taxpayers to go for information Contact your marketplace with ques- about filing their income tax returns tions about your Form 1095-A. this year,” Koskinen said. “Although Low-and moderate-income taxpay- we will have more people staffing our ers can get help meeting this health- phone lines this year, we expect those care requirement and filing their lines to remain busy so we encour- return for free by visiting one of the age people to visit the web first as more than 12,000 community-based the quickest and easiest way to get tax help sites staffed by more than assistance.” 90,000 volunteers that participate in More than four out of five returns the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance are expected to be filed electronically, and Tax Counseling for the Elderly with a similar proportion of refunds (VITA/TCE) programs. To find the issued through direct deposit. nearest site, use the VITA/TCE Site Choosing e-file and direct deposit Courtesy graphic Locator on http://www.IRS.gov. for refunds remains the fastest and In November, the Treasury safest way to file an accurate income Department launched myRA, a new, tax return and receive a refund. The your taxes online, especially when you • Claim a coverage exemption if simple way to open a starter retire- IRS anticipates issuing more than nine sign in to your tax software account, you qualify: If you or anyone on your ment account. myRA has no fees, and out of 10 refunds in less than 21 days. to better protect your tax software ac- return did not have coverage for the participants can fund their myRA The IRS Free File program, available count and personal information. entire year, you should determine if accounts through a: at https://www.irs.gov/uac/Free-File: Despite these security improve- you qualify for one of the many cov- • Payroll deduction. Set up auto- -Do-Your-Federal-Taxes-for-Free, is ments to fight identity theft issues, the erage exemptions that are available. matic direct deposit contributions to open and the IRS has begun accepting IRS will still process nine out of 10 You can use our online interactive myRA through an employer. and processing all tax returns. Com- federal refunds within 21 days. States tool to help determine if you qualify. • Checking or savings account. mercial partners of the IRS offer free have their own refund processing • File to reconcile advance pay- Savers can also fund a myRA account brand-name software to about 100 timeframes that may vary and some ments of the premium tax credit: If directly by setting up recurring or million individuals and families with states may make additional reviews you enrolled in coverage through the one-time contributions from a check- incomes of $62,000 or less. Seventy to ensure refunds are being issued Health Insurance Marketplace dur- ing or savings account. percent of the nation’s taxpayers are properly. ing 2015, you most likely received • Federal tax refund. At tax time, eligible for IRS Free File. Similar to last year, meeting the tax the benefit of advance payments of you may direct all or a portion of a All taxpayers regardless of income obligation of the Affordable Care Act the premium tax credit. You must file federal tax refund to your myRA ac- will have access to free fillable IRS for the vast majority of taxpayers will a tax return and submit Form 8962 count. forms through http://www.IRS.gov to simply mean checking a box to verify to reconcile these payments with the For more information about myRA complete and file. everyone on their return has health actual premium tax credit to which or to sign up for an account, visit • The IRS also reminded people coverage. you are entitled. You will need Form http://www.myRA.gov. to plan ahead, especially students and For others, http://www.IRS.gov/aca 1095-A from the Marketplace to com- Well over 90 percent of all tax re- home buyers who request a copy of a features useful information, tips and plete Form 8962. Failure to reconcile turns are prepared using tax return tax transcript or tax return informa- interactive online tools to help tax- your advance payments of the pre- preparation software. This software tion for a specific year using the online payers with the premium tax credit, mium tax credit on Form 8962 may generally includes tax law help along Get Transcript tool at https://www.irs. the individual shared responsibility make you ineligible to receive future with reminders and prompts about gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript. They requirement, and other tax features advance payments. tax breaks and responsibilities. The should allow five to 10 days from the of the ACA. • Don’t wait for 1095-B/C: Many IRS also reminds taxpayers that a time they make the request to receive The Affordable Care Act requires taxpayers will receive a Form 1095- trusted tax professional can also pro- it by mail. that a taxpayer and each member B or 1095-C with information about vide helpful information about the tax The IRS is also working with state of their family either has qualifying their health care coverage. You may law. A number of tips about selecting tax authorities and the tax industry to health coverage for each month of the have heard that the IRS has extended a preparer or national tax profes- address tax-related identity theft and year, qualifies for an exemption, or the time for health coverage providers sional group are available at http:// refund fraud. As part of the Security makes an individual shared respon- and employers to furnish these forms. www.IRS.gov. Summit effort, stronger protections sibility payment when filing their tax You should be aware that you don’t • The IRS urges all taxpayers to for taxpayers and the nation’s tax returns. have to wait for these forms in order make sure they have all their year- system have gone into effect for the Here are some important ACA re- to file your tax return and you don’t end statements in hand before they 2016 tax filing season. minders: have to send these forms to the IRS. file their return. This includes Forms The new measures attack tax- • Check the box: Like last year, You can rely on other information to W-2 from employers, Forms 1099 related identity theft from multiple the vast majority of taxpayers will determine your health coverage. The from banks and other payers, and sides. Many changes will be invisible simply check a box on their tax return IRS has additional information about for those claiming the premium tax to taxpayers but help the IRS, states to indicate that each member of their these forms in questions and answers credit, Form 1095-A from the mar- and the tax industry provide new pro- family had qualifying health coverage on http://www.IRS.gov/aca. ketplace. Doing so will help avoid re- tections. There will be new security for the whole year. No further action • Wait for Form 1095-A: If you fund delays and the need to file an requirements when you’re preparing is required to report coverage. enrolled in coverage through the amended return later. FEBRUARY 5, 2016 TALESPINNER PAGE 7 HEROS AT HOME FINANCIAL TRAINING EVENT

Service members should register and request absentee ballots now

Department of Defense personnel tance Program’s website (http://www. Photo by Johnny Saldivar and their families who plan to vote fvap.gov/), with registration informa- Ellie Kay, consumer fi nance consultant and best-selling author, addresses Joint Base by absentee ballot in the upcoming tion in a drop-down menu at the top San Antonio-Lackland personnel during a Heroes at Home fi nancial education event presidential primaries and the gener- left side of the home page. Jan. 22 at JBSA-Lackland’s Gateway Club. “Heroes at Home” is a book by Kay. The al election in November should com- To fi nd your state’s election web- book is meant to be a guide for military families and people who want to support plete a registration application and site for specifi c information on candi- them. Kay’s team consists Gerri Detweiller, credit expert; Ingrid Burns, USAA retire- request their ballots now, according dates, elections, contact information ment and savings specialist; and Bethany Grace, events’ emcee. to a Federal Voting Assistance Pro- and links to your local election offi ce, gram release. visit the Federal Voting Assistance To register and request ballots, Program contact page at http://www. complete the Federal Post Card fvap.gov/info/contact/. Application using the FPCA online as- For more information on the Fed- sistant to fi ll out the form or pick up eral Voting Assistance Program or a hard-copy version from your vot- help with the absentee voting process, ing assistance offi cer or nearest U.S. visit the program’s website at http:// Embassy or consular offi ce. www.fvap.gov/ or call 703-588-1584, FVAP offi cials suggest completing toll free at 800-438-VOTE or via DSN a new application annually and with at 425-1584. Help also is available by every move, or at least 90 days prior sending an email to [email protected]. to the election. State primary election dates are (Source: DOD News, Defense Media listed on the Federal Voting Assis- Activity)

NEWS IN BRIEF from Page 3 is held in conjunction with the broader city- Force Portal at https://my.af.mil and select wide cleanup effort for the tributaries of the the “promotion,” or go to the offi cer promo- San Antonio River. tion page at https://mypers.af.mil. Volunteers are encouraged to wear long For more information, visit the myPers pants, sturdy shoes, gloves, hat, sunscreen website. Individuals can request a myPers and can bring their own cleanup gear, such account by following instructions at http:// as waders, trash-grabbers, nets, etc. Trash www.retirees.af.mil. bags will be provided. All participants under 18 must have a basura bash 2016 parent or guardian onsite. All partici- The 6th Annual Joint Base San Antonio- pants must have a government ID card or Fort Sam Houston Basura Bash will be held at Common Access Card and sign a waiver JBSA-Sam Houston’s Salado Creek Park from to participate. Community service vouch- 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 20, with volunteer ers will be available. Volunteers can reg- check-in at 8 a.m. and a safety briefi ng at ister online at http://www.basurabash.org. 8:45 a.m. The annual cleanup of Salado Creek For details, call 295-4724. PAGE 8 TALESPINNER FEBRUARY 5, 2016 Carter announces 12 weeks paid military maternity leave, other benefits

By Lisa Ferdinando schedules of service members. DOD News, Defense Media Activity With those challenges in mind, the DOD is increas- ing child care access to 14 hours of the day across the The Department of Defense is increasing military force, he said. maternity leave and instituting other changes in an ef- “By providing our troops with child care they can fort to support military families, improve retention and rely on from before reveille until after taps, we provide strengthen the force of the future, Defense Secretary one more reason for them to stay on board,” he said. Ash Carter said Jan. 28. “We show them that supporting a family and serving Women across the joint force can now take 12 weeks our country are by no means incompatible goals.” of fully paid maternity leave, Carter told reporters Carter noted that military members might want to at . The 12-week benefit is double the stay at their current location for a variety of family- amount of time for paid maternity leave from when related reasons, such as wanting to remain near rela- he became defense chief nearly a year ago, he noted. tives, be close to a medical facility that specializes in “This puts DOD in the top tier of institutions nation- care needed for a child with a medical condition, or wide and will have significant influence on decision- have a child finish out the same high school. making for our military family members,” Carter said. When the needs of the force permit, the secretary While being an incentive for attracting and retaining said, commanders will be empowered to make reason- talent, the secretary said, the benefit also promotes able accommodations to allow service members to re- the health and wellness of mothers through facilitat- main, in exchange for an additional service obligation. ing recovery and promoting feeding and bonding with The military asks its men and women to make in- the infant. Photo by Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz comparable sacrifices, Carter said, potentially putting “Our calculation is quite simple – we want our peo- Defense Secretary Ash Carter discusses reforms to his Force them in situations where they could suffer injuries that ple to be able to balance two of the most solemn com- of the Future program to improve the quality of life for mili- would prevent them from having children in the future. mitments they can ever make: a commitment to serve tary personnel during a briefing at the Pentagon Jan, 28. Taking into account the tremendous sacrifices mili- their country and a commitment to start and support tary members make, the DOD will cover the cost of a family,” he said. of the enactment of the policy can still take the full freezing sperm or eggs through a pilot program for The announcement builds on previously announced 18 weeks of paid leave, he said. active duty service members, Carter said. initiatives on strengthening the force of the future, To better support new mothers when they return The department also is looking at how it can provide he said. Those previous reforms, he added, included to work, Carter said, he is requiring that a moth- reproductive technologies like IVF to a wider popu- opening all remaining combat occupations to women. ers’ room be made available in every DOD facility lation, he said. Currently, DOD provides reduced-cost The maternity leave decision applies to all service with more than 50 women. In addition, the DOD is treatment at six locations. members in the active duty component and to reserve- seeking legislation to expand military paternity leave These benefits provide the force greater confidence component members serving in a full-time status or from the current 10-day leave benefit to a 14-day about their future, and they allow greater flexibility on definite active duty recall or mobilization orders in noncontinuous leave benefit, he said. for starting a family, Carter said. excess of 12 months. The DOD subsidizes child care on military in- They are one more tool, he said, to make the military The 12 weeks is less than the Navy’s decision last stallations to ensure its affordability, Carter said. a family-friendly employer that honors the desires of year to institute 18 weeks of fully paid maternity leave, However, he added, military families often have those who want to commit fully to their careers or Carter noted. Sailors and Marines who are currently to use outside providers because the hours at mili- serve courageously in combat, while preserving their pregnant or who become pregnant within 30 days tary child care facilities do not align with the work ability to have children in the future. FEBRUARY 5, 2016 TALESPINNER PAGE 9 Family Law consults, pro se divorce program By E. Stephanie Hebert appointments, provides all briefi ngs and provides a prepared by the Legal Offi ce 502nd Installation Support Group Judge Advocate free attorney to fi nalize the case at the courthouse. • The client will remain in the jurisdiction long Servicemembers or their spouses may be eligible enough to appear for a brief court hearing to fi nal- At the beginning of each year, people often recon- for the Lackland pro se divorce program if: ize the case. sider their life goals and initiate major changes in • Neither spouse is represented by a private The fi rst step in the pro se process is for one, their lives. If these changes involve marital status, lawyer but not both, of the spouses to schedule an infor- the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Legal Assistance • One of the spouses has resided in the state of mational meeting with a Legal Assistance Attorney Offi ce may be able to help. Texas for at least six months, and the county where or Paralegal to discuss the divorce process. In order The Legal Offi ce offers attorney-client consul- the case will be fi led for at least 90 days to prevent a potential confl ict of interest, the legal tations and printed informational brochures on • Both spouses are in complete agreement offi ce will provide assistance to that particular spouse a wide variety of family law issues: separation, regarding their desire to dissolve their marriage with- for the remainder of the process. divorce, annulment, common law marriage, same- out alleging fault against each other Even if a client is not eligible to participate in the sex marriage, paternity, child custody, child support, • Both spouses have agreed to the division of Lackland pro se divorce program, the JBSA-Lackland spousal support and military family support. assets and debts Legal Assistance Offi ce can still provide legal con- The offi ce also offers actual assistance in pro se • Neither spouse purchased or refi nanced real sultations and can direct clients to additional divorce cases. The phrase “pro se” means clients estate during the marriage resources. For more information about a family law represent themselves, without having formal rep- • No military retirement benefi ts will be divided issue, the divorce process, or how to fi nd free forms resentation by a private attorney. However, the • No children were born or adopted during the online, please schedule an appointment to meet with Lackland Legal Offi ce staff prepares all of the marriage, and neither spouse is pregnant a legal assistance attorney by calling the Lackland necessary documents, schedules the necessary • Both spouses agree to sign all documents Legal Assistance Offi ce at 671-3362.

Friday Sunday Movie Line: 671-3985 or view schedules at: • 6 p.m. The Hateful Eight (R) • Noon Joy (PG-13) https://www.shopmyexchange.com/reel-time-theatres/ Saturday • 3 p.m. Point Break (3D) (PG-13) Program Note: • Noon Daddy’s Home (PG-13) Locate the Day of the Week and Date and Read across FRIDAY for specifi c show times. Thursday THROUGH • 3 p.m. Joy (PG-13) We have one movie screen, one movie per show time. THURSDAY CLOSED – NO GRADUATION Doors open 30 minutes prior to each show time. • 6 p.m. The Hateful Eight (R)

Joint Base For current, automated information during JBSA-Fort Sam Houston: 466-4630 San Antonio-Lackland Straight Talk Line a natural disaster, crisis or emergency, JBSA-Lackland: 671-6397 is on call your local Straight Talk line. JBSA-Randolph: 652-7469 Share your JBSA-Lackland photos with us by tagging us @JBSALackland PAGE 10 TALESPINNER FEBRUARY 5, 2016 JBSA-Lackland Blood Donor Center always looking for fresh blood

Senior Airman Eason Majied, 59th Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutics Squadron laboratory technician, prepares do- nated blood for travel Jan. 22 at JBSA-Lackland’s Blood Donor Center. means little if they can’t get enough donors through the door. That’s why Parmer said she’s constantly pulling out all the stops to bring attention to the blood donor center. “Newspaper articles, email, newcomers’ brief- ings, blood drives, points of contact, sergeants, Photos by Johnny Saldivar anything, really,” Parmer explained. “Even in your Tracy Parmer (left), Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Blood Donor Center recruiter, thanks an Air Force basic military office – if people ask you, ‘where are you going,’ trainee Jan. 22 at JBSA-Lackland’s Blood Donor Center. The JBSA-Lackland Blood Donor Center is open for donations you say ‘I’m going to donate because the hospital Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Military units are encouraged to schedule blood drives by calling needs it,’ and then they decide to go with you – and 292-8145 or 292-8100. now we have two donors.” We try to piece it together but our success and By Jeremy Gerlach dividual – military or civilian – can donate, which our failure is a daily battle.” JBSA-Lackland Public Affairs typically takes about 45 minutes for blood, up to Parmer said she hopes to win this battle by build- 1½ hours for plasma and two hours for platelets. ing a pool of regular donors on the base. The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Blood Unless you are prohibited by government-en- Senior Airman Evan Black, Munitions Donor Center may have wrapped up a productive forced criteria, like visitors to the Korean DMZ Maintenance Technician, 433rd Equipment National Blood Donor Month, but Tracy Parmer, or six-month inhabitants of Europe between 1980 Maintenance Squadron, is one such example, hav- donor recruiter, Armed Services Blood Program, and 1996, you can donate blood every eight weeks, ing donated more than 20 times. Though donors says the struggle to meet the military’s need for plasma once a month and platelets once a week. don’t always know where their samples will end blood, plasma and platelets is never over. Senior Airman Corey Gunn, lab tech, JBSA- up, Black has donated enough to have a first-hand “Success and failure for us is daily,” said Parmer Lackland Blood Donor Center, has been working at look at how big an impact such donations can have. in an interview Jan. 27. “Today, we need 12 platelets, the center for three years. Gunn said the center’s “I started (donating) in Afghanistan,” he recalled. but right now we’ve got five. I’ve got to figure out staff always makes sure to let donors know how “They needed volunteers for it … one of the times how to get the rest before 1p.m.” important their actions are. we had an IED attack outside the gate, and some As if the day-to-day stress isn’t enough, Parmer “We just kind of explain where the blood is go- of those platelets I donated went to save some of said she’s always thinking ahead. ing and the impact it’s going to have on people’s those Soldiers.” “Tomorrow, if the hospital says we need 20 (packs lives,” he said. “When people get hurt, they come Black said potential donors might never know of) O positives and we only have six, we’re failing,” to SAMMC and that’s where this blood goes.” how close to home their donation might reach. she explained. For just about everyone, this makes the trip a “One of the guys I work with, he’s had cancer,” Even with battles like these, there’s plenty at rewarding one, Gunn added. Black explained. “So, during chemo, if he ever has stake for the blood donor center, which supplies the “It’s pretty good to see that this is going to help internal bleeding, they actually use these platelets Brooke Army Medical Center and the deployment in injured vets and sick people in San Antonio,” he to help stop the bleeding – just stuff like that.” Afghanistan, as well as the Veteran's Administration said. Interested donors can call 292-8100 to schedule and military hospitals across the country. Any in- But the work of people like Gunn and Parmer an appointment or find out about blood drives. FEBRUARY 5, 2016 TALESPINNER PAGE 11 Defense Logistics Agency Document Services: more than a printer for the Department of Defense

By Nicholas Janik around the world. Defense Logistics Agency Document Services Director The organization also has a facility in the Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. Pentagon, in support of DOD senior leadership, and in the White House, serving as the document As a fi eld activity of the Defense Logistics solutions provider to the President of the United Agency, DLA Document Services has been serving the States. For example, each year DLA Document Department of Defense for more than 60 years. Services produces the booklet containing the script While some refer to the organization as the of the president’s State of the Union speech to DOD’s printer, it offers much more than that basic Congress. It is provided for duplication within just description implies. a few hours of the president’s address. DLA Document Services provides printing and With the production of many sensitive and clas- copying at many installations around the world. sifi ed documents, DLA Document Services places However, its core services refl ect its mission to a great amount of focus on security. All employ- transform the DOD from high volume print and ees have background checks that qualify them for duplication to lower volume print on-demand and security clearances and are well versed in security the use of on-line documents, electronic content procedures. Information assurance, the security of and records management. In other words, DLA networks and systems, is a major thrust for the Document Services enables customers to increase organization – ensuring protection of customer’s functionality of their documents, while lowering replaces them with networked MFDs. documents. costs. Assessments are a value-added service that Whether it is printed or digital media, DLA Core capabilities include the conversion of hard- benchmark existing device inventory and oper- Document Services is counted on as the document copy documents and media to standard digital ating costs, identify the organization’s document solutions provider to the President of the United formats, building libraries of digital content with equipment needs and deliver a set of recommenda- States, the DOD, other executive branch federal online access and the provision of networked tions on the optimal rightsizing mix of equipment. agencies and the American service men and multifunctional devices that print, copy, scan and On average, assessments identify an annual sav- women stationed around the world. fax in customer workspaces. ings potential of 25 to 30 percent for customers, For additional information about DLA Document DLA Document Services provides scanning and while increasing capacity and capability. Services products and services, visit http://www. conversion services for all types of documents. DLA Document Services is co-located with documentservices.dla.mil or call the JBSA-Lackland Skilled technicians scan documents of any size, customers at more than 150 production facilities, facility at 671-1407, located at 1531 Connally St., from business cards to large format engineering primarily located on U.S. military installations building 6629. drawings, and convert them to a host of digital formats. DLA Document Services has converted, and indexed for easy search and retrieval, more than one-half billion images to customer-specifi ed JBSA-LACKLAND CELEBRATES digital formats. DLA Document Services’ Electronic Document NATIONAL AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH Management program is a service to build digital libraries of documents with online access. EDM solutions are DOD Standard 5015.2 records man- agement compliant and enhance business process- es by providing advanced content lifecycle man- agement and workfl ow functionality. One example, the Electronic Document Management Service, assists DLA Distribution sites worldwide with digital capture, processing, management and storage for millions of shipping documents. DLA Document Services is also one of the government’s largest providers of offi ce document equipment solutions. Its Equipment Management Solutions program provides networked MFDs that print, scan, copy and fax all in one com- pact system. With its leveraged buying power and all-inclusive fl at rate pricing, DLA Document Services provides the best value solutions at the lowest possible cost. DLA Document Services Photo by Staff Sgt. Marissa Garner manages more than 34,000 devices DOD-wide. Local group, “Unlimited Praise,” performs a medley of songs to celebrate the National African American History The organization’s EMS equipment assessment Month’s opening ceremony at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center program helps agencies eliminate and consoli- Auditorium, Feb. 1. The African American Heritage Committe is hosting the ceremony and events in honor of date costly single-function, desktop devices and African-American History Month, which this year is themed “Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memories.” PAGE 12 TALESPINNER FEBRUARY 5, 2016 AFSEC helps plan for culture of cyber safety By Argen Duncan to become true of thumb drives, which can introduce Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico viruses into a computer system, Glissman said. Souders referred to the end product as a “cyber Personnel at the Air Force Safety Center, which is culture road map.” headquartered at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., are Airmen will be sorted into the categories of leader, creating a plan to engrain good cyber security habits cyber warrior, provider and user, with most being us- in every member of the Air Force. ers. Last March, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. “Members of those personnel categories will be Mark A. Welsh III established Task Force Cyber treated uniquely,” said Maj. Bruce Hill, another team Secure to identify the risks in cyber space and de- member. velop a culture in which Airmen understand what they Also, he said, new airmen must learn how cyber- need to do to protect the Air Force in that domain. space enables the Air Force mission and activities, Task force members, who are spread across the Air and understand cyber vulnerabilities and threats they Force, are scheduled to present recommendations this may face. March. Some groups will need more training than others, AFSEC military personnel, civilians and contractors Glissman said. In this case, he said, senior leaders are on Team Cyber Assure, one of 12 teams will need more training because the computer world within that task force. Everything, all missions is less familiar to them, in contrast to young Airmen at Kirtland and across the Air Force, as well as who grew up immersed in it. everyday life, involves cyber space, team members Souders said the process to creating the roadmap said. began with gathering information and looking at “Just imagine a day without your computer or ideas, and then moved to analyzing and sorting out your phone,” said team member Maj. James Souders. what was relevant. The task force is now developing “That’s the importance of this.” findings and recommendations. Mark Glissman, team leader, said Airmen don’t gen- The fourth phase, implementation, could take up to erally understand the definition of cyber space, the Air a decade, Glissman said. It will involve major changes, Force’s mission in it or safe operational procedures. including building new centers and modifying training. “Nine times out of 10, our problems are caused by The cyber security education needs to happen in ourselves,” he said. basic training, at professional military education sites Master Sgt. Jared Ortiz, team member, said the and throughout airmen’s careers, said contractor 12 teams share information and vet ideas weekly. John Sanders. Glissman said each team has 50 to 75 people. Glissman said the education would need to help He said the task force must create cyber space defi- airmen really understand the risks in cyber space. nitions and decide what framework needs to be in All military branches are finding ways to improve place to educate everyone in the Air Force on cyber cyber security, a Department of Defense priority, he safety. said. The Air Force’s work will impact Department of “What we’re doing is looking to change a culture,” Defense policies and procedures. Souders said. Glissman said cyberspace and outer space are the For example, Airmen know they can keep a gun next battlefields. at home but not at work on base, and they know the “If we don’t learn to deal with those, we’re going punishment if they break that rule. The same needs to lose,” he said. Alamo Wing welcomes new commander By Tech. Sgt. Lindsey Maurice Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., and then the 459th Air 433rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs Refueling Wing commander at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Col. Thomas “T.K.” K. Smith Jr. assumed command “It’s good to be back serving in the Alamo Wing of the 433rd Airlift Wing during a ceremony here Jan. here in San Antonio. We are so excited,” Smith said. 30, 2016. Maj. Gen. John C. Flournoy Jr., 4th Air Force “Thank you General Flournoy for trusting me to serve commander, presided over the ceremony. a second time as wing commander and in 4th Air “When (the previous 433rd AW commander) told Force.” me he was going to move on, the first person that “To the men and women of the Alamo Wing, our came to my mind was this person right here,” said country needs the best from us all,” he continued. Flournoy gesturing to Smith. “T.K. I just want to say “Each month it seems we are faced with doing more congratulations for stepping up to this big challenge. with less. The Alamo Wing has proven time and again This is a fantastic opportunity. I am confident you are that we can meet that challenge.” the right person for the job.” “From the commanders down to the Airmen work- Smith, who served as the 433rd Operations Group ing base operating support duties or the Airmen fixing commander from 2007-2012, returns to the wing after serving as the 507th Operations Group commander at See COMMANDER Page15 FEBRUARY 5, 2016 TALESPINNER PAGE 13 Children’s Dental Health Month: Healthy habits promote cavity-free teeth, healthy gums

By Capt. Christina A. Wengler quickly lead to decayed teeth. 59th Medical Wing Dunn Dental Clinic Pediatric Dentistry Frequent snacking on simple carbohydrates like crackers and cereal, which are broken into sugar by Did you know tooth decay is the leading chronic the body, can also be detrimental. Avoid these com- infectious disease among children in the U.S.? mon dental pitfalls by offering better food and drink February is National Children’s Dental Health choices. Keep your refrigerator and pantry stocked Month, so take some time this month to focus on with nutritious, kid-friendly food options like string cavity-free teeth and healthy gums for your children. cheese, precut fruit and vegetables, peanut butter, According to the American Dental Association water and white milk. and American Academy of Pediatrics, all children The Dunn Dental Clinic staff wants to help parents should have their fi rst dental check-up by their fi rst and children get on the right track toward healthy birthday. The purpose of this fi rst check-up is to es- oral hygiene habits. tablish a dental home, educate parents about infant Walk-in screenings are conducted on the second oral care and establish good dental habits. Tuesday of most months from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Much like health and wellness-baby visits with clinic for a limited number of pediatric patients age the child’s pediatrician, most of the appointment 12 and under. involves talking with the doctor. If your child does not For more information, call pediatric dentistry at have a dentist, ask friends and neighbors for recom- 671-9836. mendations. Also check your dental insurance for a list of pediatric and family dentists located near you. If your child has health care needs, is extremely anxious or has a large number of cavities, consider going to a pediatric dentist. Pediatric dentists have two to three years of additional training in tak- ing care of children’s teeth. That training includes prevention, advanced behavior management, Photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma growth and development, care of medically complex Capt. Christina Wengler, 59th Dental Training Group pedi- patients, hospital dentistry, and pharmacological atric dentist, examines a 6-year-old’s teeth Jan. 20 at Dunn management. Dental Clinic, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Regular At home, help your child develop healthy oral dental check-ups, good oral hygiene habits and healthy eat- habits early by brushing as soon as the fi rst tooth ing and drinking habits help children prevent tooth decay appears. Establish family routines to encourage and gum diseases. brushing twice a day, morning and night, with a small amount of fl uoridated toothpaste. Proper eating and drinking habits are also key to Use a smear of toothpaste for children under 3 a healthy mouth. Most people know that eating too years old and a pea-sized amount for kids age 3 much candy can lead to dental decay. But sipping and up. Young children will need help from an adult on diluted apple juice, sweetened ice tea, and sports To advertise in the Talespinner, call to properly brush. By the age of 6 or 7, most kids drinks can also lead to cavities. Putting a baby or 250-2440 for classifi eds or contact have the manual dexterity to brush on their own but toddler to sleep with a bottle or sippy cup containing Michelle Bogue might still need help with motivation. milk, formula, juice or anything besides water can at 250-2052 for retail ads PAGE 14 community TALESPINNER FEBRUARY 5, 2016

element of fear is eliminated. Commissioning Program; Nurse En- Better Business Bureau is facilitat- Base Exchange Basic Military Train- LocAL BRiEFS For information, call 671-2388. listed Commissioning; and Program ing the program 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 ing Mini Mall closed Jan. 16. There and Leaders Encouraging Airmen p.m. at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory is no set date for the space to be FRIDAY FEB. 9 Development. Surgical Center Annex, building fi lled and it is still undecided what how to start a small business commander’s support staff, unit Other programs that will be cov- 4600. Call 671-3722. restaurant will open in the vacancy. Receive the latest information program coordinators university ered include Air Force ROTC Profes- about starting a small business The 802nd Force Support sional Offi cer Course Early Release free credit report, score baseball registration 1-4 p.m. at Arnold Hall. The Small Squadron-Lackland, Force Program, Scholarships for Outstand- Customers can walk-in to receive Children may sign up from Business Development Center will Management Operations Section will ing Airmen to ROTC, and Program Air a free copy of their credit report and Feb. l through Feb. 26 for baseball. teach a class on writing effec- be hosting the Commander’s Support Force ROTC Airman Scholarship and their credit score as part of Military T-Ball is available for youth who are tive business plans, doing market Staff and Unit Program Coordinators Commissioning Program. Class size Saves Week 1-3:30 p.m. Feb. 22-26 5, by March 15, to 6 years old and research, selecting a good location, University 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, is limited to 42; register at https:// at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland costs $45. Coach pitch is available time management and other impor- and Feb. 16 and 23. The train- cs3.eis.af.mil/sites/OO-ED-AE-15/ Military & Family Readiness Center, for youth who are 7-8 years old, tant topics. They will present all the ing will be held at building 5616, default.aspx. building 1249. Call 671-3722. and baseball and softball for youth, things you should do and what you the Britt Briefi ng Room, room 136. ages 9-18 years old; the cost is $50. absolutely must do. Class sizes are Seating is limited to 40 members FEB. 20 FEB. 23 Athletes must have a current sports limited. Call 671-3722 to register or per class. For additional information, lacKland thrift shop bag sale using credit wisely physical at the time of registration. for more information. call 671-9173 or 671-9293. The next bag sale is 10 a.m. to Review basic guidelines on Volunteer coaches are needed. For 2 p.m. at the Lackland Thrift Shop investment strategy and tips to more information, call 671-2388. first steps spring soccer FEB. 16 located in the One Stop, building reach fi nancial goals 9 a.m. to Register for First Steps Spring commissioning programs 5460. The Lackland Thrift Shop is noon Feb 23-25 at Joint Base San child care after school, Soccer, which teaches the basic information course open Tuesdays through Thursdays Antonio-Lackland Military & Family on early school release days fundamentals of soccer to children, Enlisted members can obtain a from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more Readiness Center, building 1249. Parents interested in intermit- ages 3-5, in harmony with the gross commission while on active duty information, call 671-3608. The program is composed of multiple tent care can enroll youth, ages 5 motor movements of preschool and through various programs. classes; Financial Freedom is at (in kindergarten) to 12, in drop-in early school-age children. The cost From 2-3:30 p.m. at First Term FEB. 22 9-9:45 a.m.; Checking, Savings and care featuring after-school clubs to of the program is $35 per child. In Airman Center, building 5612, 1st. investing for retirement Credit Cards is at 10-10:45 a.m.; entertain and provide a rewarding addition, a sports physical and shoe Lt. Joshua Chambliss will be hosting Discuss the need for emergency and Credit Building and Car Buying learning experience. After school record size be available at the time an informational course on differ- savings; retirement options, such is at 11-11:45 p.m. Call 671-3722. clubs include art, photography, cook- of registration. ent commissioning programs and as a Traditional IRA and a Roth IRA; ing, sewing, technology, robotic and Parents are required to partici- their application processes like and retirement expenses to include: INFORMATIONAL lego clubs. The cost is $16 per day, pate in the six-week session as an Offi cer Training School; U.S. Air Force housing, maintenance, transporta- taco johns closed at bmt mini mall per child. For more information, call extension of the instructor so the Academy; Airman Education and tion, food, hobbies and more. The The Taco Johns located at the 671-2388.

JBSA-LACKLAND CHAPEL SERVICES KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES —PROTESTANT WORSHIP SERVICES —WICCA Daily Mass Mon., Tues. & Thur. 11:30 a.m. Air Force Aid Society 671-3722 Freedom Chapel – Building 1528 New BMT Reception Center – Building 6330 Note: Reconciliation(s) may be scheduled by appointment Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722 Contemporary Service Sun. 9:30 a.m. Sun. 9:00 – 11:00 (Auditorium) —ISLAMIC Airman’s Attic 671-1780 Religious Education Sun. 11:00 a.m. Freedom Chapel – Building 1528 Global Ministry Center – Building 7452 American Red Cross 844-4225 Gospel Service Sun. 12:30 p.m. Wicca Open Circle 1st Tues. 6 – 7 p.m. Jumu'ah Prayer Fri. 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Base Post Offi ce 671-1058 Spanish Service Sun. 3:00 p.m. —BUDDIST Bowling Center 671-2271 LITURGICAL SERVICE —REFUGE STUDENT CENTER New BMT Reception Center – Building 6330 DEERS 800-538-9552 Airman Memorial Chapel – Building 5432 Building 9122 (Tech Training & TDY Students) Sun. 10 a.m. (Rm. 175) Exceptional Family Member Program 671-3722 Sun. 8:00 a.m Wednesday 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday 6 – 8 p.m. —ECKANKAR Family Child Care 671-3376 CHURCH OF CHRIST Friday 6 – 11 p.m. Gateway Chapel – Building 6300 Legal Offi ce 671-3362 New BMT Reception Center – Building 6330 Saturday 12 – 9 p.m. 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays 12:30 p.m. Library 671-3610 Sun. 7:30 a.m. (Rm. 175) Sunday 11 – 5 p.m. —BAHA'I Medical Appointment Line 916-9900 SEVENTH - DAY ADVENTIST —JEWISH Gateway Chapel – Building 6300 MPF ID Cards 671-6006 Gateway Chapel – Building 6300 Airmen Memorial Chapel – Building 5432 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sun. 11:00 a.m. Outdoor Recreation 925-5532 Sat. 12:30 p.m. Sabbath & Kiddush Fri. 4:30 p.m. TRICARE Info 800-444-5445 —THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Religious Education Sun. 1:30 p.m. Thrift Shop 671-3608 New BMT Reception Center – Building 6330 LATTER-DAY SAINTS —ROMAN CATHOLIC Sun. 7:30 a.m. (Rm. 112) Gateway Chapel – Building 6300 Freedom Chapel – Building 1528 Enlisted Spouses’ Club http://www.lacklandesc.org Religious Education Tues. 6:30 p.m. —ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN Religious Education Sun. 9:00 a.m. Force Support Squadron http://www.lacklandfss.com LDS Institute Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Airmen Memorial Chapel – Building 5432 Mass Sat. 5:00 p.m. Sun. 11:00 a.m. Lackland ISD http://www.lacklandisd.net LDS Service Sun. 1:00 p.m. Sun. 9:30 a.m. Reconciliation Sat. 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club http://www.lacklandosc.org JBSA Public website http://www.jbsa.mil For more details, contact Freedom Chapel - 671-4208 • Gateway Chapel - 671-2911 My Air Force Life http://www.MyAirForceLife.com FEBRUARY 5, 2016 TALESPINNER PAGE 15

Congratulations to the Jonathan Odell Most Physically Fit New moms give high marks to following 75 Airmen Deriq Sanders –Female Airmen for being selected as Houten Van Gabriella Moeller SAMMC for labor, delivery care honor graduates among –Flight144 320th TRS, Flight 134 the 750 Air Force basic Lindsey Alexander Cassandra Crandall military trainees who Rebecca Robbins 320th TRS, Flight 134 graduate today: Kelsey Slauson Autumn Sifuentes –Flight 145 322nd TRS, Flight 138 320th Training Squadron Zyiv Balogal Lindsey Alexander –Flight 131 Justin Barwick 321st TRS, Flight 144 Art Aguillon Kyle Campbell –Male Airmen Matthew Ayala Damion King Anthony Escarzaga Alex Copenhaver Alex Lown 321st TRS, Flight 143 Taylor Courtney Robert Marquez Bailey Lovell Stephen Cumbee Josiah Nordquist 322nd TRS, Flight 137 Collin Denny –Flight 146 Jordon Falcon James Guiry Ilea Beddow 320th TRS, Flight 133 Klynt Jones Sarah Thomas Dallas Robinson Travis Perkins 320th TRS, Flight 132 Philip Straley 322nd Training Squadron –Female Flights Tyler Wacker –Flight 135 320th TRS, Flight 134 Sonjay Williams Sanes Kalloo 322nd TRS, Flight 138 –Flight 132 Elijaih Tiggs 321st TRS, Flight 144 Zachary Benge –Flight 136 321st TRS, Flight 146 Jacob Boothby Chad Berney 322nd TRS, Flight 142 Jonathan Brumfi eld –Flight 137 –Male Flights Photo by Robert T. Shields Derek Cardenas Joshua Jennings 322nd TRS, Flight 137 Second Lt. Auriel Vokolek, 959th Inpatient Operations Squadron nurse, takes newborn Benjamin Gundry –Flight 138 320th TRS, Flight 132 Isabella’s temperature as her mom, Staff Sgt. Keri Sorsby, holds her in the post-partum unit at San Antonio Military Medical Center, Jan. 2. Alexander Harris Jessica Davis 320th TRS, Flight 131 Aaron Heintzelman Larissa Herbert 322nd TRS, Flight 136 By Elaine Sanchez Kambiss, Department of Obstetrics and Bernardino Perez Shannon Hyde 322nd TRS, Flight 140 Brooke Army Medical Center Public Affairs Gynecology chief. Calvyn Quick Keri Lloyd 320th TRS, Flight 133 “We provide compassionate, state- Dallas Robinson Sarah Meginnes 322nd TRS, Flight 135 The San Antonio Military Medical of-the-art care every step of the way,” –Flight 133 Kimberly Smith 321st TRS, Flight 143 Center Joint Base San Antonio-Fort he said. “We feel like we have the best Jordan Falcon Flight 139 322nd TRS, Flight 139 Sam Houston remains the Department to offer our active duty, retirees and Giovanni Hansen Marioadel Aguilar 322nd TRS, Flight 141 of Defense’s highest-rated facility for veterans.” Patrick O’connell Cody Herbert 321st TRS, Flight 145 maternal-child satisfaction, according to Kambiss credits the standout survey TRICARE Inpatient Satisfaction Surveys. Ricardo Rodriguez –Flight 140 results to a highly qualifi ed staff and This means new moms are continu- top-notch amenities and services. Tristan Viglianco Joshua Napper Top Academic Flights ally giving high marks to SAMMC for “Our staff is one of the most diverse –Flight 134 Dillon Streuber 320th TRS, Flight 131 Canaan Wilhelmsson- their labor, delivery and post-partum Michelle Badders 320th TRS, Flight 132 care, explained Army Col. Scott See CARE Page16 Marley Berg Haack 321st TRS, Flight 143 Lynnsey Coffey –Flight 141 321st TRS, Flight 145 Corey Hanley Lashonda Franklin 322nd TRS, Flight 137 COMMANDER from Page 12 continue providing world class combat Amanda Johnson Jonathan Larsen 320th TRS, Flight 134 and military power and mobility power Heather Millisor Jason Roberts 322nd TRS, Flight 140 our airplanes, I ask you to infl uence, to our combatant commanders.” Gabriella Moeller Brendan Schmidt 322nd TRS, Flight 141 inspire, and impact,” Smith said. “Use As the 433rd AW commander, Smith –Flight 142 322nd TRS, Flight 138 continuous process improvement to fi nd directs the operations and activities of Alexis Clark 320th TRS, Flight 133 new and better ways of operating. With- approximately 2,400 people assigned to 321st Training Squadron Sarah Lindberg 322nd TRS, Flight 139 out continued improvement through the wing headquarters and 21 subordi- –Flight 143 Kelci Smith 321st TRS, Flight 146 change we risk becoming irrelevant. nate units. The Alamo Wing is the home Anthony Biedron 322nd TRS, Flight 142 “The military profession we’ve all cho- of the Formal Training Unit for all C-5M John Harkins Top BMT Airman 322nd TRS, Flight 135 sen is not easy. It’s not a second job. In Super Galaxy aircrew training. Donald Hudson III Kelci Smith 321st TRS, Flight 144 the words of Maj. Gen. Flournoy, ‘This is Smith is a command pilot with more Austin Nelson 322nd TRS, Flight 142 322nd TRS, Flight 136 tough stuff!’ My own and certainly many than 6,500 hours, which include more others’ defi nition of true professional- than 350 combat and combat support ism is the recognition of being part of hours. He is a distinguished graduate of something bigger than yourself, in our the U.S. Air Force Academy and holds Be Responsible! case, the defense of the United States. a Master of Science degree in Flight Seat Belts Save Lives! I have no doubt the Alamo Wing team Structural Engineering from Columbia Buckle Up And Wear Yours! will meet the upcoming challenges and University, N.Y. PAGE 16 TALESPINNER FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Senior Airman Kyle Adair Sta Sgt. Brian Brockho Senior Airman Alexander Goad Unit: Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Unit: 37th Training Support Squadron Unit: 3rd Combat Camera Squadron Division, Air Force Life Cycle Duty title: Instructor, faculty Duty title: Broadcast journalist Management Center development Time in service: 4 years, 5 months Duty title: Depot-level secure com- Time in service: 7 years, 7 months Hometown: Bremerton, Wash. munications systems technician Hometown: Diamondhead, Miss. Time in service: 4 years, 2 months “Senior Airman Alexander Goad's broadcasting skills and infectious “Staff Sergeant Brian Brockhoff serves as an instructor for the Fac- personality make him an invaluable member of the 3rd Combat Camera Hometown: Homer, Mich. ulty Development Flight. Brockhoff is committed to promoting change Squadron. Working on a vice chief of staff-level production, he created in the Air Force and provides the technical training environment with fi ve vignettes for the Airmen Powered by Innovation initiative which “Senior Airman Kyle Adair is an Air Force Life Cycle Management Center knowledgeable and dedicated commissioned and non-commissioned helped highlight cost saving programs to more than 450,000 Airmen depot-level secure communications systems technician. In this capacity, offi cers. In the past month, he has instructed 19 objectives and ac- and civilians. In just two days, Goad produced a video capturing Air he performed evaluations, function tests and repairs supporting the cumulated 89 hours of instruction in analysis, design, development, Force Special Operations Command Airmen performing a ruck march Air Force’s sole cryptologic depot-level facility. Adair led a seven- implementation, evaluation and technical writer. He administered eight to commemorate 19 team members killed in the line of duty. Lastly, he member repair team to restore 300 global key management devices evaluations with an impressive 95 percent grade point average and a covered three Global Strike Command competition sites showcasing the worth $490,000. His team tested and validated all 300 devices before 100 percent graduation rate. He was handpicked to be the lead instruc- vital nuclear mission to 10,000 members of the major command. He is labeling, packaging and preparing the items for deployed warfi ghters, tor for a mobile training team to Fort Lee, Va. Brockhoff attended 56 truly a shining example of an Airman and a vital part to the success thus enabling secure voice data communications capabilities while in hours of professional development and spent countless hours with is of the 3d Combat Camera Squadron.” theater. Additionally, Adair mastered an 80-hour High Reliability Soldier fellow instructors in their classrooms. His passion for education and Course and applied his skills to repair 25 network encryptors valued at mentorship fueled the partnership he formed with the 59th Medical – Master Sgt. Rico L. Sison $250,000. These devices provided advanced network security for tacti- Wing, Wilford Hall Physical Therapy Clinic, as a volunteer physical thera- 3rd CTCS Additional Duty First Sergeant cal and mobile users for land and airborne missions. The efforts of this pist. He is a consistent presence with the Airman Transitioning Flight hard-charging Airman show true excellence in the profession of arms.” volunteering as the NCO offi cer on duty.”

– Master Sgt. Rannell Boykin – Master Sgt. Napasha Obermuller AFLCMC Detachment 6 First Sergeant 37th TRSS First Sergeant

The unit is collocated with pediatrics’ neonatal Capt. Tiffany Prochaska, 959th Inpatient Operations CARE from Page 15 intensive care unit, which ensures state-of-the-art Squadron emergency department assistant team lead, care for babies with health issues or born on the also has high praise for SAMMC’s childbirth services. groups of OB/GYNs I’ve seen,” he said. “We have a earliest side of maturity. She has the distinction of delivering the hospital’s fi rst mix of seasoned veterans who bring education and “We work hand in hand with the Department of baby of 2016: 9-pound, 2-ounce Evelyn Rose. a vast amount of knowledge to the table, as well as Pediatrics,” Kambiss said. “We wouldn’t be able to do “Everyone was wonderful; very compassionate,” recent graduates who bring with them the most modern what we do without their great assistance.” she said. “I knew a lot of the people taking care of me approaches in the fi eld.” Throughout the department, lactation consultants which took a lot of the anxiety away. I’m thrilled to Additionally, as a teaching hospital, SAMMC hosts are on hand to encourage and facilitate breastfeeding work and receive care here.” Army and Air Force residents and medical students for new moms, Murray added, noting SAMMC’s com- Airmen with the 959th Medical Group, part of the on clinical rotations, he added. mitment to breastfeeding initiatives. SAMMC is the 59th Medical Wing headquartered at nearby Joint Base The robust team also includes obstetricians and DOD’s fi rst designated Texas Ten Step facility, mean- San Antonio-Lackland, work with Army counterparts certifi ed midwives. This mix of specialties enables ing it has shown an exemplary effort to promote and throughout SAMMC. The group plays a signifi cant role expectant moms to customize their birthing plan, educate patients on breastfeeding. in all facets of care. whether they’re set on natural childbirth or open to Both pre- and post-partum, patients have access Obstetric services are open to all TRICARE benefi - pain relief interventions, noted Army Col. Elizabeth to one of the city’s only women’s health physical ciaries. Additionally, thanks to a new Veterans Affairs Murray, Maternal-Child Nursing chief. therapists. sharing agreement, VA benefi ciaries are now welcome “We are very involved in collaborating with patients Patricia Rodriguez treats pelvic fl oor dysfunctions, to give birth at SAMMC. regarding their birth plans and supporting them as such as urinary incontinence, chronic pelvic pain and “We have a long-standing agreement with the VA much as possible,” she said. a host of other women’s issues. to take care of veterans with gynecological issues,” The labor and delivery environment is an extension “One of my main goals is to teach patients how to Kambiss said. “This new agreement in obstetrics will of that support, Murray said. With glossy wood fl oors take care of themselves,” Rodriguez said. “The more enable us to offer more services to our female veterans. and inviting colors, the unit has a home-like feel from you understand about your body, the more effective We are excited to care for this deserving population.” the moment a family enters the double doors. you can be in taking care of it at every stage of life.” Murray said she’s proud to work at a facility that Expectant moms and their families stay in large, Col. Brian York, 959th Medical Operations Squadron, always puts the patients fi rst. “When I ask the staff private rooms from labor throughout the postpartum Department of OB/GYN assistant chief, calls it a “true what they enjoy most about working here, I hear near- experience. honor” to work at SAMMC. ly the same answer across the board,” she said. “It’s “We really try to provide a family centered experi- “We have the privilege of helping our patients bring the emphasis on safety and quality care that draws ence in an environment that reminds them of home,” a new life into their family,” York said. “It’s quite an them to the organization. And if our staff is happy, our Murray said. honor to be a part of that.” patients are happy.” FEBRUARY 5, 2016 TALESPINNER sports PAGE 17 defense kick up our offensive drives,” he ex- pcoming plained. “There’s nothing really wrong with U 559th MDG looks to turn our team right now so there’s no need to fix INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL anything. We just have to continue playing 2016 SEASON at 100 percent.” LETTER OF INTENT The team still feels they have room for Letters of Intent for the 2016 around season with improvement. Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland intramural volleyball season “We can still take it up a notch on offense are due Feb. 5. Team rosters and knock down more open shots because should be signed by all players base championship we have missed a lot of shots and that is and their unit commander what has kept teams in games,” Deener said. and turned in before or at the Story and photo by Jose T. Garza III “We have to continue gelling with each coaches meeting Feb. 9, which JBSA-Lackland Public Affairs other and learning how each other plays,” will be held at the Chaparral Fitness Center at 4:30 p.m. Roberts said. “If we improve on the offen- Season begins Feb. 22. Call Perseverance is the narrative for the sive side of the ball then the sky is the limit 671-1880 or 671-2401. 559th Medical Group at the conclusion of the for us.” Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Intramural Perhaps having room for improvement JBSA-LACKLAND FLAG Basketball season. is why the 559th MDG is staying grounded FOOTBALL TRYOUTS The team is sitting atop the league’s East about their championship aspirations. Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland Flag Football tryouts Division with a 7-1 record after finishing Deener and Roberts agreed overconfi- will be held at noon Saturday second to last place in the then Northern dence would be the team’s undoing as they and Sunday and Feb. 13 and 14 Conference last season. battle to maintain their positioning in the at the Warhawk Football Field. This season, they are a half game ahead of standings. Call 346-3687 or 857-3091. both the defending champion 37th Training “We can’t get a big head,” Deener said. Support Squadron and the Navy Information “Any team can lose on any given day.” CORE CUTUP CLASS Core fitness levels from Operations Command, Texas Gold team in “We have to play hard every single game,” beginners to advanced levels the division standings. Roberts added. “We can’t look at how many are tested during this class Despite an imperfect finish in 2014, 559th wins or losses we have. We have to approach Tuesdays and Thursdays at the MDG team members are not shocked about each game at a time and try to win.” Gateway Fitness Center. Classes the team’s swift turnaround. The team has plenty of incentive to play begin at 11:30 a.m. and are “We are in the top spot because of hard hard through the duration of the regular free. For more information, call work on the court,” said Senior Airman season since they are only a game ahead of 671-2565. Darrius Deener, 559th Aerospace Medicine last year’s champions. FRIDAY $1 DAY Squadron Personnel Reliability Program Manuel said he has provided some incen- Bowl for $1 per game and monitor. “Hard work on the court means tives of his own to teammates to motivate rent shoes for $1 every Friday at success will come.” them to stay atop the East Division. the Skylark Bowling Center. Call “Every time I get on the court I believe I “I told them we might have a chance to 671-1234 for more details. am going to win,” said Capt. Jared Roberts, play at the AT&T Center (home of the San 559th Trainee Health Squadron physician Airman 1st Class Kimothi Davis, 559th Medical Antonio Spurs) for the JBSA Intramural COMBAT HAPKIDO Operations Squadron medical technician attempts resident. “I have been playing basketball Basketball Championship,” he said. “Having Engage in this modern form a jump shot during the 559th Medical Group’s for so long that I just go out and play like I of martial arts adopted from the matchup against the 59th Diagnostics and the opportunity to play on the Spurs’ court traditional Korean Hapkido from know I am going to win.” Therapeutics Squadron Jan. 20 at the Chapar- is constant motivation to have the team con- 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays. Win or lose, optimism has always been tinue playing hard.” Students learn numerous ral Fitness Center. The 559th MDG are cur- essential for the 559th MDG team. rently in first place of the Joint Base San In addition to playing on the Spurs’ home unique movements crucial to Veteran players recalled the team playing floor, Manuel has another reason to put a self-defense and how to use Antonio-Lackland Intramural Basketball League’s effective striking from the the majority of last season with a four-man East Division following a 3-9 season in the then stamp on the 559th MDG’s turnaround sea- ground to dominate an attacker. roster due to military commitments. Southern Conference in 2015. son with a championship. The class is $60 per person, per Forfeiting games, or even the season, was He revealed he plans to retire from active month. Call 671-2016 for more not an option. The team is currently using an 11-player military basketball competition and transi- information. “It was not in me to quit on a season,” re- roster that Manuel praises for their consis- tion to a full-time coaching role for the 559th membered Tech. Sgt. Markus Manuel, 559th tency. MDG. TOTAL BODY TONING CLASS MDG NCO in charge of the Commander’s Manuel said it would “mean a lot” to win Pack in a lunchtime workout Manuel hopes the team can maintain con- during Total Body Toning class action Group. “Sportsmanship is something I sistency to boost their confidence heading a base championship in his final season as Mondays, Wednesdays and valued growing up. Loyalty can get you real toward the postseason. an active player. Fridays. The high-energy class far. Playing with these four guys showed that “Consistency is what makes us contend- “I have been on varsity basketball cham- will help you shed pounds while I believed in them.” ers,” he said. pionship teams at Aviano Air Base, Italy, and improving strength and cardio- Deener seconded Manuel’s comments. The 559th MDG have been consistent on Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., so it would feel vascular fitness. Each class runs “I am going to take pride in anything I real good to win a championship in my final from 11:30 a.m. to both the offensive and defensive ends of the 12:30 p.m. Call 977-2354 for do, regardless of what the naysayers say,” court. season as a player before I go into coaching more information. he added. “I take pride in my team.” The team ranks sixth in the league in of- full time.” To avoid a repeat of last season, Manuel fense averaging 44.5 points per game and The JBSA-Lackland Intramural Basket- sent out e-mails to individuals in the group first in defense with 25.6 points per game. ball Playoffs will be held Feb. 22-24 at the about participation on the team. “We have to maintain our presence on Chaparral Fitness Center.