ARMY DAY AT THE ALAMO WEDNESDAY Noon-2 p.m. The Alamo Under APRIL 19, 2013 the Arbor, with VOL. 55, NO. 15 323rd Army Band, Soldier Show A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING – JOINT BASE – FORT SAM HOUSTON FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 470th MI Brigade Soldiers offer elementary mentorship By Gregory Ripps the nearby school during the interest in what we do.” 470th Military Intelligence Brigade lunch period on most Fridays. Over lunch, the fifth-graders Public Affairs Although the Soldiers are talk with the Soldiers about how assigned as mentors to specific their school week has been going The scores of happy young fifth-graders, the lunchtime set- and sometimes about their homes voices reverberating outside ting allows for interaction among and families. Bowden Elementary School prob- the Soldiers and a number of “The 45 minutes goes by pretty ARSOUTH IN GUATEMALA PAGE 4 ably sounded more excited than students of different grades. fast,” Hocking said. “But the Sol- on other days when Soldiers from “We usually arrive in the caf- diers say it’s the best part of their the 470th Military Intelligence eteria about 10 minutes before week.” Brigade helped to conduct the the fifth-grade students,” said Sgt. Guadalupe Diaz, Bowden’s school’s field day April 5. 1st Class Sandra Hocking, who principal, said it was time well The field day highlighted the has been coordinating brigade spent. Soldiers’ partnership with the activities with the school. “The “It’s important for the children school through the Joint Base San younger children always ask us a to have good, adult role models Antonio Adopt-a-School program. lot of questions. who demonstrate responsibility Since last fall, about 10 brigade “They ask us about our uni- and integrity,” Diaz explained. Soldiers have been going from form, especially our patches,” JBSA-Fort Sam Houston to visit Hocking said. “There is a lot of See MENTOR, P8

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Photo by Gregory Ripps Under the watchful eye of Spc. Kogan Stacey, Bowden Elementary School students run with stretchers carrying their “casualty” back to the VOLUNTEER GARDENERS PAGES 10-11 starting point in a “rescue mission” competition. The “casualty” was in reality a stuffed duffle bag inside a T-shirt. PAGE 2 NEWS LEADER APRIL 19, 2013 FORT SAM HOUSTON Sequestration real, though effects not hitting home yet

A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING – – FORT SAM HOUSTON Hagel said furlough Editorial Staff By L.A. Shively JBSA-Fort Sam Houston notices will be sent in JBSA/502nd Air Base Wing Commander Public Affairs early May and though Brig. Gen. Theresa C. Carter he wished he had other Note: this is the first of options, the move would JBSA/502nd ABW Public Affairs Director a three-part series looking save the department an Todd G. White at sequestration immediate $2.5 billion. Furloughs are expected JBSA-FSH Public Affairs Officer Karla L. Gonzalez Although sequestration to begin in June and last hit March 1, government until Sept. 30. Editor offices remain open, loom- Stephen Fuller, director Steve Elliott ing furloughs have been of the Center for Regional Associate Editor delayed, curtailed military According to Jeffrey providing funding through Certain low-income Analysis at George Mason Leslie A. 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If sequestration was to rein the start of sequestration research and develop- a little later, or on the a violation or rejection of this equal opportu- nity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the in federal spending that and lowered cuts via a ment, military capabilities minus side where things printer shall refuse to print advertising from has reached nearly $17 House continuing resolu- and program costs will may be more immediate. that source until the violation is corrected. The editorial content of this publication is the trillion. tion that settled on $85 be impacted Hagel said “There are constant responsibility of the Director of Public Affairs. Sequestration was origi- billion instead and gave Courtesy photo during his speech. 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[email protected] Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston http://www.samhouston.army.mil/pao by close of business Friday. http://www.facebook.com/JBSAFortSamHouston http://www.twitter.com/JBSAFSH APRIL 19, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 3 News Briefs Post-9/11 GI Bill Changes ‘Zombie Survival Guide’ author Max Brooks A briefing on changes to the Post- 9/11 GI Bill is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. May 10 at the Roadrunner Commu- joins ARNORTH’s hurricane rehearsal nity Center auditorium, Building 2797, 3060 Stanely Road on Joint Base San By Sgt. 1st Class it is certainly a viable while he got more than Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The briefing Christopher DeHart one for those in the a few laughs from that, is open to all service members and their Army North Public Affairs business of keeping he truly meant what he family members. After an initial briefing, Americans safe and se- said. the floor will be open for questions It doesn’t matter if cure in the homeland. “For the first time, and answers. Call 221-2800 for more we are facing a zombie Such is the case you have young people information. apocalypse, a mas- for the Department of being interested in sive hurricane or a Defense and Interagency being prepared, be- AFOSI Mobile App catastrophic earthquake partners who gath- ing ‘tricked into’ taking Suspicious or illegal activity can be – we still need to be ered at Joint Base San care of themselves, re- anonymously reported directly to the Air prepared for disasters Antonio-Fort Sam Hous- ally, because even if the Force Office of Special Investigations of natural or unnatural ton, where they brought zombie apocalypse does using a mobile phone application or by origin. together military and not happen, they will be texting ‘AFOSI’ and the tip to 274637 “Do I have a zombie federal, local and state ready for the next hur- (CRIMES) in an SMS text message. Of survival kit?” asked agencies that would be ricane or next disaster,” special concern to Air Force officials Max Brooks, the guest tasked with responding Brooks said. are violent crimes against Air Force speaker of a Hurricane to a hurricane disaster. He certainly didn’t members, sexual assaults and drug use. Rehearsal of Concept The concept of the Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Christopher DeHart mean tricked in a bad Once downloaded, a video describes event, hosted by U.S. rehearsal is tailored to Maj. Gen. Daniel York (left), commanding general, 76th Operation- way either, but there the app’s features to emphasize its Army North (Fifth Army) provide guidance and al Response Command, speaks with Max Brooks, author of “The is something about the secure use and value to the Air Force April 9 through 11. input from all attendees Zombie Survival Guide” and “World War Z” and guest speaker idea of facing down a and other community law enforcement “Sure!” answered the and identify issues – as for the U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) hosted Hurricane Rehearsal horde of zombies that agencies. Individuals can find the app author of “The Zombie well as find solutions – of Concept Drill. York’s unit is a force provider for Army Reserve can seem more heroic in both the Android and Apple store Survival Guide” and during a joint effort. Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officers. and exciting than deal- as “TipSubmit Mobile.” The direct link “World War Z.” Brooks credits “zom- ing with the realities of to the anonymous Internet tip line is “It’s my earthquake bies” for bringing atten- “Zombie Plan.” said, in speaking of flooding, loss of power https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips. kit – it’s the exact same tion to preparedness in “This is the first time the process used by all and damages from a aspx?AgencyID=1111. thing.” general and noted that I’ve ever seen the fed- levels of government in super storm. Although it’s not a the Center for Disease eral government actually responding to emergen- Band of the West typical question to ask, Control even has a do something cool,” he cies and disasters. And See ZOMBIE, P9 Presents Fiesta In Blue The U. S. Air Force Band of the West presents their annual Fiesta in Blue concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Bob METC pharmacy students administer lifesaving aid Hope Performing Arts Theater on Joint The medical train- man who had become of clinical – and our Base San Antonio-Lackland, located at ing Hospitalman Emilio unresponsive. program’s first day in 5504 Stewart Ave. The performance is Montano and Hospi- While rotating in to that hospital – showed free, but tickets are required. For tickets talman Apprentice provide chest compres- true courage to step up contact the ITT offices on JBSA-Lackland Scott Larson received sions, their quick action the way they did,” said at 671-3133, JBSA-Randolph at 652- as Navy students in and application of train- Cmdr. Mathew Garber, 5640, or JBSA-Fort Sam Houston at the Medical Education ing in basic life support Navy service lead for 808-1378. Gate access is required to and Training Campus resulted in the patient the METC pharmacy attend the performance. Doors open one consolidated pharmacy regaining an active and program. hour beforehand and seats not claimed technician program stable heart rhythm, en- “It’s great to be talk- 15 minutes before the performance will kicked into action as abling the hospital staff ing about students do- be made available to non-ticket holders. they were serving as to stabilize and save the ing the right thing.” part of a Navy phar- man’s life. Military Clothing Sales Offer Free macy program training “We were performing (Editor’s Note: Cmdr. Alterations, Modifications For contingent at San Anto- chest compressions but Mathew Garber, Chief Wounded Warriors nio’s University Health there was nothing on Hospital Corpsman The Army and Air Force Exchange System. the monitor. There was Kimberly Ortmeyer and Service offers free alterations and modi- During their first day no heart rate,” Montano Chief Hospital Corps- fications for severely wounded, ill and at the hospital March said. “That’s when I man Carlos Martinez injured Soldiers at all 79 Army Military 13, Montano and Lar- knew from my training from the METC phar- Photo by Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Elias Fuentes Clothing stores around the world. This son went from phar- that we had to push macy program and Lisa Hospitalman Emilio Montano (left) and Hospitalman Apprentice Army-led initiative ensures all wounded macy phase II students deeper if we were going Braun, METC public Scott Larson applied basic life support techniques to resuscitate Soldiers receive free alterations and to lifesaving heroes. to save our patient.” affairs, contributed to a 61-year-old man who had become unresponsive while they were Together, they resus- “The fact that it this article.) attending their first day of Phase II training at San Antonio’s Uni- See NEWS BRIEFS, P6 citated a 61-year-old was their first day versity Hospital. PAGE 4 NEWS LEADER APRIL 19, 2013 ARSOUTH CG tours Guatemala’s border security training facilities By Master Sgt. Kevin Doheny military academy. Guatemala. operations, reconnais- Army South Public Affairs The IABU will function “Guatemala’s effort to sance, security operations, as a battalion-sized ele- bring together the various proper coordination and Maj. Gen. Frederick S. ment comprised of Guate- government institutions roles between police forc- Rudesheim, U.S. Army malan army soldiers who involved in countering es and judicial authority, South commanding gener- will work alongside police transnational threats to communications, weapons al, visited Guatemala April and Ministry of Justice form the Inter-Agency and vehicle operations. 8 through 11 to discuss personnel to execute secu- Border Unit should help Human rights training will bilateral security coopera- rity operations along the deter illegal activities continue to be reinforced tion and the establishment Mexico-Guatemala border along the Mexican-Guate- and incorporated through- of a new Guatemalan to counter transnational malan border.” out each phase. border security unit. crimes and trafficking. The training of the The U.S. is donating Photo by Master Sgt. Kevin Doheny Rudesheim, along with The Guatemalan sol- unit’s personnel will be vehicles and protective The Guatemalan Minister of Defense, Gen. Ulises Noe Anzueto Gi- the key Guatemalan lead- diers and police recently conducted by Guatemalan equipment to the IABU. ron (pointing), talks to Maj. Gen. Frederick S. Rudesheim, U.S. Army ers involved with forming began training together institutions, active duty During his key-leader South commanding general, along with other U.S. and Guatemalan of the new Guatemalan and are expected to be U.S. Army Soldiers, Na- engagements, Rudesheim military and government leaders at the international bridge connect- Inter-Agency Border Unit, qualified and ready for tional Guard Soldiers from talked to Guatemalan ing Guatemala and Mexico April 10. traveled by helicopter to operations by this sum- Texas Military Forces leaders about their plan view the unit’s forward mer. and personnel from the to sustain operations long- region,” Rudesheim said. A. Chacon, as well as operating base near “Guatemala is the last U.S. Border Service and term after the initial U.S. “This concept has the military personnel from the Mexican-Guatemala line of defense before the Western Hemisphere assistance is delivered. potential to be used as a the U.S. Office of Security border. any drug trafficker can Institute for Security Co- “This is a tangible model for other countries Cooperation in Guatemala The group also vis- make it to Mexico,” said operation. demonstration of the within Latin America.” and other top officials. ited the IABU’s head- Maj. Henry Munoz, Army These organizations Guatemalan government’s The general also met These discussions quarters location and section chief, U.S. Office will provide instruction commitment to enhancing with the U.S. Ambassa- the Guatemalan army’s of Security Cooperation- on command and control security cooperation in the dor to Guatemala, Arnold See ARSOUTH, P9 APRIL 19, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 5 Wiggins nominated for third star, command of Army North (Fifth Army)

Secretary of De- Warner Robins, Ga., fense Chuck Hagel as home. He earned announced April 11 his commission as an that the President has infantry lieutenant nominated Army Maj. from Mercer Univer- Gen. Perry L. Wiggins sity in 1983. for appointment to Wiggins has the rank of lieuten- served with the Army ant general and for throughout the Unit- assignment as com- ed States, Europe, manding general, U.S. Latin America and Army North (Fifth the Middle East. He Army) at Joint Base is an accomplished San Antonio-Fort Sam aviator and is quali- Houston. fied to fly a number Wiggins is currently of aircraft in the serving as Army Army’s inventory. North’s deputy com- Official photo The general is manding general. Maj. Gen. Perry L. Wiggins a graduate of the Wiggins returned to Infantry Officer Basic Army North Jan. 24 from April 2009 through Course, Aviation Of- after serving as com- October 2011. ficer Advanced Course, manding general of First The son of an Air Command and General Army Division (West) at Force senior noncommis- Staff College, and the Fort Hood, Texas. He sioned officer, the gen- Army War had previously served as eral lived in a number College, where he earned the deputy commanding of locations throughout a Master of Arts in Stra- general of Army North the world but considers tegic Studies.

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about being outside, get- News Briefs ting out of the building continued from P3 WFSC Freedom Park opens for and out from under the fluorescent lights that re- modifications on all issued uniforms in ally helps,” she said. accordance with the Wounded Warrior O’Hern will be ac- Clothing Support Program, to include wounded warriors, families cepting a congressional the Army Service, Combat and Improved fellowship in Washing- Physical Fitness uniforms as well as By Sgt. 1st Class made all the arrange- ton, D.C., as a follow-on undergarments. Eligible Soldiers must Christopher DeHart ments for the design, assignment. present an approved Army Form 3078 Army North Public Affairs construction and imple- The six-acre thera- along with the prescribed modifica- mentation of Freedom peutic park is open 24 tions by their physical or occupational The Warrior and Park, which was funded hours a day, seven days therapist to receive free services. Family Support Cen- by numerous donors to a week and offers a full ter on Joint Base San support wounded war- outdoor amphitheatre CPAC Furlough Call Center Antonio-Fort Sam Hous- riors and their families. that seats 300. There is The Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam ton provides even more “I think it’s great,” also a one-mile track, a Houston Civilian Personnel Advisory Cen- areas of “freedom” to said Capt. Larkin wishing well and even ter established a Furlough Call Center. If wounded warriors and O’Hern, who has been a sports pavilion, said people have any furlough questions, call their families, following coming to the WFSC for Judith Markelz, WFSC 466-3065 or 221-1425 or email usarmy. an April 8 ceremony two years. “They had director. [email protected]. to open Freedom Park, the park open for a little “This is for wounded For more information, visit http://www. located next to the main while before today and Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Christopher DeHart warriors and their samhouston.army.mil/cpac/. facility. I was able to go around No grand opening is complete without a ribbon cutting, which was families – for therapy The Returning Heroes to the different (fitness) performed jointly by representatives of the Warrior and Family Sup- and healing and to get Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline Home organization stations. I even got to port Center, the Returning Heroes Home organization, U.S. Army outside in the wonderful The Army chief of staff and the handed over the park do some PT – physical North (Fifth Army) and a host of wounded warriors, past and pres- San Antonio weather,” acting secretary of the Army established keys to the WFSC with training, not physical ent, and their families at the official April 8 ceremony for Freedom Markelz said. “What the Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline the intent of supporting therapy. It was more like Park. do you do to care for a to give Soldiers and their families those men, women and being in a regular unit warrior who has been a place to share their concerns on families during recovery. again.” wife, Rachel, who said it outside to spend time. the quality of care received. It also The organization O’Hern was with his was nice to have a place “There is something See FREEDOM, P15 provides Army senior leadership with a valuable tool to determine if appropri- ate resources are devoted to solving ter on JBSA-Fort Sam medical-related issues in timely and Services collaborate on dental residency Houston. comprehensive fashion. The hotline is These programs will available around the clock at 800-984- be combined and re- 8523, DSN 421-3700 or via email at program to improve patient care ferred to as the San An- [email protected]. tonio Military Oral and By Senior Airman Dental Activity, gathered Maxillofacial Surgery Claims Office Self-Service Kiosk Courtney Moses to sign the MOA estab- Residency Program. The Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs lishing the Oral and The program com- Houston Claims Office has installed Maxillofacial Surgery bination will not only a self-service kiosk at its location A major milestone Residency Programs at merge the expertise of in Building 153 on Wilson Way. The in the expansion of Wilford Hall Ambula- the surgical teaching desktop terminal is for any service oral and maxillofacial tory Surgical Center, staff, but also combine member, Army civilian or family member surgical dentistry was Joint Base San Antonio- the operating and seda- needing assistance in submitting their achieved recently with Lackland. tion room facility access claim online via the Defense Property the signing of a memo- The MOA established as well. System website. For more information, randum of agreement specific terms and This program will call 221-2161/1973 between 8 a.m. and between the 59th Medi- conditions required to improve efficiency and 4 p.m. weekdays. cal Wing and the Joint integrate the services’ patient services by en- Base San Antonio-Fort oral and maxillofacial hancing clinical experi- Customer Care Center at CPAC Sam Houston Dental Photo by Senior Airman Nicole Mickle surgery residency pro- ences of graduating People looking for job information Activity April 2. Nancy Hanson and Army Maj. Thomas Gunnell fit an ear pros- grams. surgeons while increas- can visit the new customer care center Air Force Maj. Gen. thesis on Marine Capt. Ryan Voltin. Hanson is an anaplastologist The Air Force pro- ing the availability of the at the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, Byron Hepburn, direc- and Gunnel is a maxillofacial prosthetics fellow. The Air Force and gram is directed by the oral and maxillofacial Building 144, 2438 Stanley Road. Army tor of the San Antonio Army oral and maxillofacial surgery residency programs at the 59th 59th Medical Wing at surgery staff for the civilian employees can also receive Military Health System Medical Wing and Fort Sam Houston Dental Activity were recently Wilford Hall Ambulatory patients. assistance with resetting passwords and commander of the merged and now functions as the San Antonio Military Oral and Surgical Center while The residency, which for the Electronic Benefits Informa- 59th Medical Wing; Col. Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program. the Army program is is a four-year program, tion System or completing employee Grant Hartup, director commanded by the Fort will begin in July. beneficiary forms. For more information, of the Air Force Dental Agency along with Army Army Dental Command Sam Houston Dental Ac- F i v e r e s i d e n t s w i l l b e call 221-1425. Operations, Air Force Col. Thomas Temple Jr., and Col. Craig Willard, tivity at the San Antonio Medical Operations commander of the U.S. commander of the Army Military Medical Cen- See DENTAL, P15 APRIL 19, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 7

before the big move. Along with having a Early preparation paves way for smooth PCS flexible schedule, mem- bers should also give By Alex Salinas The website also gives themselves at least three Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph members the option to weeks to fill out their Public Affairs file and settle a claim di- online moving application, rectly with transportation schedule any necessary With military members service providers, which appointments and work expected to permanently are moving companies on their separate Military change stations most of- that are listed. Personnel Flight out-pro- ten from May to August, A permanent change cessing checklist among they are encouraged to of station stateside or other things, Kerkove think early about moving, overseas may determine said. one step at a time. what baggage items to Kerkove added that “The first thing is to be take, what items to place people need to set aside really flexible with your in a household goods time to clean up by get- schedule,” said Staff Sgt. shipment and what items ting rid of unwanted Ryan Kerkove, 802nd Lo- to store away. items, holding a yard gistics Readiness Squad- “DPS is a great re- sale or donating items to ron Personal Property source, even before you charity. Processing Office assistant get orders,” said Tech. Members should con- NCO in charge. “During Sgt. Stacy Parker, 802nd tact PPPO staff immedi- peak PCS season espe- U.S. Army photo LRS PPPO NCO in charge. ately when they receive cially, give yourself time As soon as members get their orders, the Department of Defense’s Defense Personal Property System “I recommend looking at their orders, Hogan said. for all appointments.” portal website at http://www.Move.mil is a good first stop. (http://www.)Move.mil be- For more information, As soon as members fore visiting our offices.” call JBSA-Randolph at get their orders, the “Members set up their Hogan, 802nd LRS trans- want a government-as- Parker said an online 652-1848 or 1849; JBSA- Department of Defense’s own applications for self- portation assistant. sisted general household session with the DPS por- Lackland at 671-2821 or Defense Personal Proper- counseling that generate Online self-counseling goods shipment or if they tal website is a “proac- 2823 and JBSA-Fort Sam ty System portal website important paperwork informs members about want to move themselves, tive approach” that can Houston at 221-2812 or at http://www.Move.mil is to take to PPPOs,” said monetary allowances to formally called a person- help other people moving 1605. a good first stop. Senior Airman Raymond help them decide if they ally procured move. gather questions to ask PAGE 8 NEWS LEADER APRIL 19, 2013

MENTOR from P1 cluded a short Army-style to it that all participants field day activities. But physical training warm- took home a small prize. he said every visit to the “We [the school] can up, an obstacle course “I think we really school was rewarding. provide the academics, and a “rescue mission.” helped the children learn “Every time we walk the activity, the tutoring This last activity involved teamwork, coordination in, they treat us like rock … but we also need to a short course that four and concentration,” said stars,” Cavazos said. provide that kind of men- children ran with a Spc. Elijah Cavazos, one “They are all very appre- torship,” Diaz added. stretcher to pick up a of the mentors, about the ciative of us coming.” “The Soldiers encour- “simulated” casualty (a age them to be here [at stuffed bag in a shirt), school], to be on time return it to their start- and to be respectful.” ing point, then run in The April 5 field day relays to the other end to gave more Soldiers pick up items and place and all the children at them in a back pack and Bowden Elementary an return. opportunity to spend half The obstacle course a day together. consisted of five push- “The San Antonio In- ups, crawling through Cpl. Amanda Hymer of the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade shares dependent School District a box, jumping over a high fives with a fifth-grader during Bowden Elementary School’s allows us a regular field box, crawling under a field day April 5. The brigade conducted a field day in partnership day,” Diaz said. camouflage net, stepping with the school as part of the Joint Base San Antonio Adopt-a-School “The Soldiers took it through hoops and pick- Program. to another level. It’s a ing up and carrying small great experience for the boxes to the end. children.” Soldiers timed the Field day activities in- teams on both courses and awarded prizes to the top three teams in Photos by Gregory Ripps each. However, they saw Spc. Sammy Rosado of the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade helps two Bowden Elementary School students as they proceed through an obstacle course during their field day April 5. APRIL 19, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 9

ZOMBIE from P3 tor was demanding.” lationships,” Wiggins said. out there. ARSOUTH from P4 along the Central Ameri- Laurie explained that “When a hurricane There really are no can isthmus. It’s this hook, he said, the level of product sup- happens, sometimes more local problems, focused on ways to In 2012, the contribu- that makes the mission port, such as fuel, water there is confusion that Brooks explained, in talk- improve the coordination tions of Guatemala and of Army North and its and machinery, was surrounds it. There are ing about his perspective of U.S. Army support to other nations helped in partners to be something unprecedented during people there who have as a writer. People saw it Guatemala on countering disrupting illicit traffick- that average citizens can Hurricane Sandy, and it experience with that and after Hurricane Katrina. of transnational threats ing in the region by 30 relate to. showed their capability in understand what to do – They saw it after the a n d i n t h e e s t a b l i s h m e n t percent. Brooks said he has leaning forward to deliver those people are you.” Fukushima incident in of the IABU. The U.S. military spoken at the Naval War what was needed. Wiggins also noted Japan. “This was my first participation in Operation College twice already on Responsiveness, he that representatives were Brooks said he saw it opportunity to meet with Martillo is led by Joint the same subject. added, trumps all and present from all agencies personally following Hur- key leaders in an effort Interagency Joint Task “We are teaching was “the coin of the and it is a total govern- ricane Sandy that these to continue to further Force-South, a compo- people what to do when realm” and will be in the ment effort. are not just problems our partnerships in the nent of U.S. Southern the lights go out,” he said future. “We in this uniform, dealt with by “everyone region,” said Rudesheim Command. enthusiastically, explain- A phase-by-phase hur- we are the support else.” These are things about his first visit to “With Guatemala’s sup- ing that he feels it is his ricane scenario was a big team,” he said. “Although that can happen to any- Guatemala since assum- port in Operation Mar- job not only to entertain part of the exercise. the military is well-known one and people need to ing command of Army tillo, support of the new but to educate as well. It involved two storm for leading the way, here, see that it is a very thin South in September. “I IABU, various regional se- “If I can get people systems building to hurri- they are one of the pillars line between safety and met the commander of curity and peacekeeping thinking, even just briefly, cane level and the poten- of support to the disaster danger. the [Guatemalan] army exercises and along with about what it takes to tial landfall at Gulfport, response agencies.” “Most people don’t at the Central American their support of annual keep the lights on and Miss., and Norfolk, Va., A hurricane is only one really understand what Regional Leader’s Confer- leadership conferences, what it takes from the which produce corre- of the many incidents that separates us from the ence in January and it Guatemala continues to people who keep the sponding flood and wind may occur at any given Abyss,” Brooks said. “You was good to renew our be a strong partner with lights on, then I will have damage in each region. time; beginning in June, are – you are the people relationship.” the U.S.,” Munoz said. done my job.” Each phase corre- the season approaches who separate us from the Guatemala is partnered “Major General Many of the major sponds with different when they are most likely Abyss. That’s why I am so with the U.S. and 14 Rudesheim’s trip was agencies that are part actions required by the to form and strike. humbled to be here, and other countries support- a testament to this of the Northern Com- JFLCC and the Federal This year in particu- it is why I am so thankful ing Operation Martillo, strong partnership and mand’s Joint Forces Land Emergency Management lar is projected to be an to get to listen to what a partner-nation effort t h e s u c c e s s w e ’ v e h a d Component Command, as Agency – from the above-average year in you do and watch what targeting illicit trafficking in building partner well as several federal, shaping of the storm to terms of activity, ac- you do.” routes in coastal waters capacity.” state and local partners, anticipating direction and cording the extended took advantage of the impact, to response once range forecast of Atlantic opportunity to talk in an the storm or storms hit, seasonal hurricane activ- open forum on how their to operations during the ity and landfall strike “piece” of the disaster re- incident, to providing probability for 2013 from sponse operations would stability and ending with Dr. William Gray, Profes- be conducted. transition back to state sor Emeritus of Atmo- They included lessons and local agencies and spheric Science, head of learned from the previous the subsequent support. the Tropical Meteorology year’s experiences, par- Maj. Gen. Perry Wig- Project at Colorado State ticularly with Hurricane gins, Army North deputy University. Sandy. commanding general for Since it can happen “Our processes that operations, introduced the across a vast expanse we’ve used in the past scenario overview and of the country, those haven’t always supported broad topics discussion by gathered said they felt it getting things done on reminding everyone that is important to ensure time,” said Ralph Laurie, each person there had exercises of this type are Defense Logistics Agency. something to learn and used to make the most of “During Hurricane something to share. adapting new strategies Sandy, we got a little out “The most important and being as absolutely of our comfort zone, but thing about hurricane prepared as possible that was what our direc- season, personally, is re- for almost any problem PAGE 10 APRIL 19, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 11

Melody McMahon, a volunteer and mas- ter gardener, cleans out one of the flower beds in front of the Warrior and Family Support Center.

Cheryl Gorhum, a volun- teer and master gardener, clears away foliage in one of the flower beds in front of the Warrior and Family Support Center March 26, at Joint Base San Antonio- Fort Sam Houston.

Bill Van Dyk, a volunteer gardener, spends his Tuesday morning watering the flower beds in front of the Warrior and Family Support By Lori Newman “The WFSC gardens have been approved as with a story. Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 26. JBSA-FSH News Leader the master gardening project,” McMahon ex- The climbing rose growing on the arbor plained. Participants must complete a training at the entrance to the walkway is called the The Warrior and Family Support Center, course and 50 hours volunteer service within Peggy Martin Rose, or Katrina Rose, because built in 2008, offers wounded warriors and one year to earn the title of “Texas master the rose survived Hurricane Katrina, explained their families a home-away-from-home be- gardener.” McMahon. tween the rigors of their recovery process. “Melody and I really work together to The gardens feature many varieties of The 12,500-square-foot facility, with more decide what needs to be done,” Carter said. plants and trees. than 12 acres of grounds, is completely funded “Without the volunteers, there is no way Volunteers Lynda Klein and Margie Larkin by private donations. The extensive gardens, I could get all my work done. It would be recently started a vegetable garden. water features and recreation areas require impossible. We could really use more volun- “It used to be a children’s garden,” Klein daily care to maintain their pristine ambience. teers.” said. “Now, we have made it like a real gar- Even though the center recently hired John “One good thing is the community loves to den.” Carter as a full-time gardener, a group of help. We get a lot of big groups that volun- The gardeners have planted herbs, Brussels dedicated volunteers has done the lion’s share teer,” McMahon said. ”You don’t have to be a sprouts, broccoli, carrots, celery, peppers, cab- of the work for more than four years. master gardener to volunteer.” bage, lettuce and spinach. They are transition- Melody McMahon, a Texas master gardener, The WFSC relies on donations from nurser- ing the garden to get ready for spring plant- was the first to volunteer to work on the gar- ies and private organizations to replace plants ing. dens at the center. and keep the gardens looking their best. “The ladies who work in the kitchen use the John Carter, a gardener with the Warrior and Family Sup- About 12 volunteers regularly come to the For example, John Thomas, founder and vegetables to make salads and salsa,” Larkin port Center, prunes the rose garden. center Tuesday mornings, rain or shine, to president of Wildseed Farms in Fredericks- said proudly. Lynda Klein, Sandra Woodall, Melody McMahon and Margie Larkin, Photos by Benjamin Faske lend a helping hand. Most of them are Texas burg, and his son came to the center last fall Groups or individuals who want to vol- volunteer master gardeners, check out a large celery stalk that was Volunteer gardeners clean out the flower master gardeners and members of the Gar- and planted several wildflowers. unteer in the gardens can call the volunteer harvested in one of the gardens that surround the Warrior and Family beds that surround the Warrior and Family dening Volunteers of South Texas. Many of the donated plants come coordinator at 916-9656. Support Center. Support Center. PAGE 12 NEWS LEADER APRIL 19, 2013 APRIL 19, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 13 Soldier Show puts entertaining spin on readiness, resilience

By Tim Hipps and be resilient, but also where you’ve been, it’s devices, such as cell IMCOM Public Affairs illustrating overarch- about where you’re go- phones, pads and tablets. ing solutions to certain ing,” Hurtado said. Soldiers throughout the “Ready and Resilient” issues that are facing the “We touch on R&R show will lean on SARGE is the theme of the 2013 military today, like [the [rest and recuperation for information about U.S. Army Soldier Show, Army’s Sexual Harass- leave] from deployment, how to deal with every- a 75-minute song-and- ment/Assault Response not necessarily coming day life, and like a good dance production by and Prevention Program], all the way home: maybe Soldier, SARGE always active duty, Army Reserve Gold Star, Blue Star and meeting in Europe or delivers. and Army National Guard Survivor Outreach Ser- somewhere else,” Hur- “He is representative Soldiers that uses music vices,” said Soldier Show tado said. of a knowledgeable entity to put an entertaining Artistic Director Victor “We touch on fam- that would be able to spin on how Soldiers and Hurtado. ily time back home, not lead people in a purpose- their families maintain The show’s troops are necessarily having to go ful direction,” Hurtado readiness and resiliency. focused on accomplishing somewhere. It’s more said. “He has the Army The show debuts at the the mission and providing about getting away, and answers and the human Fort Sam Houston The- quality entertainment at not having to go some- answers.” atre on Joint Base San the same time. Photo by Tim Hipps where to get away, that Hurtado does not want Antonio-Fort Sam Hous- Hurtado promises there Sgt. Michael Polmanteer, a nutrition care specialist from Fort Wain- you can get away while to reveal too much about ton with performances is something for everyone wright, Alaska, belts out a song during the auditions for the 2013 you’re still at home and the show, insisting this is Friday and Saturday at who watches the show. U.S. Army Soldier Show. The show stops at the Fort Sam Houston spend family time. SARGE one not to miss. 7:30 p.m. Tributes are paid to the Theatre on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston with 7:30 p.m. may be giving suggestions “The mechanism is re- There also will be a 150th anniversary of the performances Friday and Saturday. There also will be a matinee at 2 for movies to watch with ally brilliant, so if we give matinee at 2 p.m. Sun- Emancipation Proclama- p.m. Sunday. the family.” too much of it away, they day, before the Soldiers tion, the 75th anniversary SARGE, or Speech are going to be expecting embark on a four-month of “God Bless America,” This year also marks the ris, the direction of the Activated Reconnaissance it,” Hurtado said. tour of installations the 60th anniversary 30th anniversary of the show is set. Gathering Entity, is to “This is going to prob- across the nation. of the Armistice of the modern era of the U.S. “There’s a lyric in there the Soldier Show what ably go down as one of “The show is very Korean War and the 50th Army Soldier Show. that we’ve taken almost Siri is to an iPhone, an the more well thought-out much about illustrating anniversary of the begin- From the opening song, all of our cues from, application that delivers shows, and there are a not only ways to get away ning of the Vietnam War. “Let’s Go” by Calvin Har- and it says it’s not about information to electronic lot of reasons for it.”

Air Force, Army restart tuition assistance HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR The Air Force and Army to cover courses taken and institutional competencies,” DEFEATS THE ODDS have officially restarted paid for using any other said Kim Yates, the Air Force military tuition assistance, funding source during the Voluntary Education chief. effective April 10. suspension of military tuition “Fiscal constraints create The services restarted the assistance. a challenge that Air Force program as a result of the “Military tuition assistance leadership continues to work Consolidated and Further will be the same program through,” Frasz said. “We Continuing Appropriations service members are used strive to meet the needs of Act of 2013, where Con- to,” said Russell Frasz, Airmen and the Air Force.” gress called for the military Director of Force Develop- According to the Deputy tuition assistance program to ment, Deputy Chief of Staff Chief of Staff of the Army, continue in the current fiscal for Manpower and Services, Soldiers can request tuition year. Headquarters U.S. Air Force. assistance for the remainder As a result of the restart, “The same policies and of fiscal year 2013 by access- the programs will resume the procedures will be in place.” ing the GoArmyEd portal at same benefits as before. With this change, cur- https://www.goarmyed.com/ Airmen and Soldiers are rent and future Airmen and Login. eligible for up to $4,500 per Soldiers will be given another For more information, call fiscal year and a maximum tool to develop professionally 221-1738 (Air Force) or 221- of $250 per semester hour through advanced education. 0853 (Army). or quarter hour equivalent “Voluntary education and Photo by Robert Shields to cover tuition and allow- military tuition assistance (Information for this article Hanna Davidson Pankowsky shared her frightening childhood experiences able fees, which is unchanged programs continue to be came from the offices of the during the 'Holocaust Remembrance Day' observance at the Joint Base San from before. integral to the recruiting, Secretary of the Air Force Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Warfighter and Family Readiness Center April 10. Military tuition assistance retention and readiness of for Public Affairs and Deputy Pankowsky spoke about her experiences during her escape to Russia and how is not available retroactively Airmen and contribute to Chief of Staff of the Army.) she survived the cruelty and brutal acts of the Holocaust. PAGE 14 NEWS LEADER APRIL 19, 2013

DOD ID card and ample time to complete the Course issues JBSA-wide boating license course before the testing site closes,” Clifton said. By Alex Salinas The course is available Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Public Affairs Monday through Friday at JBSA-Randolph’s Com- With summertime ap- munity Services Mall, proaching, Department Building 895 and at 9 of Defense identification a.m. Monday and Thurs- cardholders at least 18 day and at 1 p.m. Tuesday years old can get a boat- and Friday at JBSA-Lack- ing license valid at Joint land’s Outdoor Recreation, Base San Antonio’s Recre- Building 871. ation Park at Canyon Lake At JBSA-Fort Sam by completing a two-hour Houston’s Outdoor Equip- safety and education ment Center, Building course. 1111, the course is avail- The course, offered at able at 11 a.m. Monday all JBSA locations for $2, and Wednesday and at consists of an educational Photo illustration courtesy JBSA-Randolph FSS 8 a.m. Friday. The course movie produced by the can also be taken starting Texas Parks and Wildlife “The course assures getting safety briefs when common situations and members receive a two- at 8:30 a.m. every day at Department and a written guests using our equip- they check out the equip- problems,” Clifton added. year license that enables the JBSA Recreation Park. test of multiple choice and ment are fully knowledge- ment,” said Jonathan “Additionally, the in- them to rent and operate For more informa- true/false questions. able in how to operate it,” Clifton, JBSA Recreation formation in the movie is motorized watercraft at tion, call JBSA-Fort Sam Jennifer Meyers, 902nd she said. Park general manager. what will be on the test,” Canyon Lake. Houston at 221-5224, Force Support Squad- “When people are “The course goes to Clifton said. “Customers Registration for the JBSA-Lackland at 925- ron recreation assistant, prepared, they are more great lengths to get people should expect to spend course is not required. 5532, JBSA-Randolph at said the course helps to inclined to be calm and familiar with safe prac- about two hours to ac- “Customers just need 652-5640 and the JBSA produce a savvy customer are more familiar with tices, rules of the water complish the course.” to show up within normal Recreation Park at 830- base. watercraft as they are and how to handle many Upon completion, DOD business hours, have their 226-5065. APRIL 19, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 15

Unit Trauma Training RFmGK or http://www.ArmyMWR. to test their skills at the Army Ten- for the entire season, August 11-11:30 a.m. on JBSA-Fort Sam Tuesday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., com/JAZZ. Miler 7 a.m. May 5 at the Central through November. All volunteer Houston at the fields between Artil- Warfighter and Family Readiness, Post Gym. The run is designated for coaches are required to complete lery Post, New Braunfels, Stanley, Building 2797. Call 221-0946. Web-based First Termer active duty, varsity-level athletes an application and consent to a and Liscum Roads. Call 382-5305, THE GATE Financial Readiness who are actively training. Male background check. Call 221-5519 830-556-9397 or 426-7655. Saving and Investing Wednesday, noon-6 p.m., participants should have no more or 221-4492. Tuesday, 9-11 a.m., Warfighter Warfighter and Family Readiness, than an 8-minute-mile pace. Female Jimmy Brought Fitness PWOC Spring Retreat and Family Readiness, Building Building 2797. Call 221-2380 participants should have no more Catfish Pond Open Center Extends Hours Fort Sam Houston Protestant 2797. Call 221-2380. than a 10-minute-mile pace. The Saturday and Sunday, noon-6 The Jimmy Brought is now open Women of the Chapel will hold a Operation Megaphone top five active duty military men p.m., JBSA-Camp Bullis, cost is $3 4 a.m.-10 p.m., Monday through Spring Retreat entitled “Generation First Termer Financial Worldwide Lock-in and women qualify to represent per pound. Call 295-7577. Friday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and to Generation” 7 p.m. Friday with Readiness Teens are invited to Operation JBSA-Fort Sam Houston at the Army Sunday and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. federal an evening of fellowship. It will Tuesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Dodd Megaphone Worldwide Lock-in 9 p.m. Ten-Miler in Washington, D.C. The JBSA-Fort Sam holidays. Indoor pool hours are 5 resume 8 a.m. Saturday at Dodd Field Chapel. Call 221-2380. April 26 to 7 a.m. April 27 at the registration deadline is April 26. Call Houston Ticket Office a.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday through Field Chapel, 3600 Dodd Ave. Karen Middle School Teen Center, Building 808-5710. The ticket office is located in the Friday and 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat- Bailey, wife of the Army deputy Budgeting 2515. Teens will enjoy a night of Sam Houston Community Center urday, Sunday and federal holidays. chief of chaplains, will be the guest Tuesday, 2-4 p.m., Warfighter sports, food and movies. The cost is SKIESUnlimited Classes and is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues- Call 221-1234. speaker. The retreat is open to all and Family Readiness, Building $5 per teen. Call 221-3630. SKIESUnlimited classes for day through Friday. Call 808-1378. women and child care is provided 2797. Call 221-2380. children ages 18 months to 18 years Theater Arts Program free for children up to 5 years old. A EFMP, Special Olympics include Tae Kwon Do, private piano Sportsman Range Children, ages 4 and up, can suggested donation of $10 includes Hearts Apart Equestrian Event lessons, creative dance and ballet/ The range is open 10 a.m. to take the stage after a long day at registration and three meals. Call Tuesday, 6-7:30 p.m., Warfighter April 27, 9 a.m.-noon, JBSA-Fort tap. Call 221-3381 for dates and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. DOD school in the Theater Arts Program 863-6361 for information. and Family Readiness, Building Sam Houston Equestrian Center. times. card holders may shoot their per- at School Age Services, Building 2797. Call 221-0626 or 221-0946. Call 221-2962. sonal pistols, rifles and shotguns. 1705. The cost is $80 for a month ‘Broadway Divas’ Moms and Tots Stroll Firearms must be registered at of biweekly classes. Classes are Performances are Thursday, Fri- General Resume Writing Building Confidence Monday, Wednesday and Friday, JBSA-Camp Bullis. The range may 4-5 p.m. for ages 4-6; 5-6 p.m. for day and Saturday at the Harlequin Wednesday, 9 a.m.-noon, Teen Resilience Workshop 9-11 a.m., Fitness Center on the close unexpectedly because of ages 7-10; and 6-7 p.m. for ages Dinner Theatre. Dinner is served Warfighter and Family Readiness, April 29, 5-6 p.m., Compre- METC, stroll on the indoor track and weather or troop use. Range users 11 and up. Call 221-3381. at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins Building 2797. Call 221-0516 hensive Soldier and Family Fitness win prizes. Call 808-5709. should call before coming out for at 8 p.m. Call 222-9694 for ticket Training Center, Building 2620. target practice. Call 295-7577. Home Child Care information. Jazz & Wine Tickets on Sale This workshop is for high school Cheer Coaches Needed Providers Needed Tickets are on sale for the Jazz freshman and sophomores. Call JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Youth San Antonio Australian Family Child Care on JBSA-Fort H.U.G.S. Playgroup & Wine event 8 p.m. April 26 at the 808-6089 for more information. Sports is looking for volunteers Football Club Sam Houston is looking for family Tuesday, 9-11 a.m., Middle Fort Sam Houston Theatre. Doors to coach children 5-12 years of High school and college athletes members interested in providing School Teen Center, Building 2515, open and cocktail hour begins at Army Ten-Miler Qualifier age for the 2013 cheer season. are invited to play in the San An- licensed child care in their homes. for children up to age 5. Call 7 p.m. Advance tickets are $35 or Active duty service members on Volunteer coaches must be at least tonio Australian Football Club. Prac- 221-0349. $45 at the door. Visit http://goo.gl/ JBSA-Fort Sam Houston are welcome 21 years old and willing to commit tices are held on Saturdays from See INSIDE, P16

FREEDOM dren laughed and played here, I didn’t even know warriors and their family. war is feeling like you fit will win because it builds, from P6 by the fountain. where to start. When I Retired Col. David in,” Sutherland said of whereas our enemies “I love it,” said Nancy came to the folks at the Sutherland, co-founder those who have returned destroy. changed forever? Here, Zambrano, who was also WFSC, I felt like every- and chairman of the Cen- home from downrange He said success has it’s all about how to spending time outside thing was going to be ter for Military and Veter- and been changed by come with costs. Despite handle life with ‘Plan B.’ with her husband, Staff okay.” ans Community Services what they’ve experienced. the costs, Sutherland This is for them. It is a Sgt. Marco Zambrano, Later, during the key- (Dixon Center), served as “We’re veterans, not stressed that wounded wonderful gift from our and their 11-year-old son, passing ceremony and the keynote speaker and victims,” he said. “It’s not warriors just need the community.” Marco Jr. Her husband just before the live con- exuded his passion on the about pity; it’s about rec- chance to show they can Between the ribbon- was injured in a construc- cert by nine-time Grammy importance of ensuring ognizing the potential for still make a difference. cutting and the key-pass- tion accident while sta- Award-winning Texas the potential for success success. It’s not about a “I want us to be ing ceremonies, wounded tioned at , Okla. swing band Asleep at the was recognized in every handout but a hand up.” defined not by a single warriors and community “It’s so cool and so Wheel, several community veteran. Sutherland’s emotions incident on the battlefield, members mingled and pretty,” Zambrano said. leaders had some words “The number-one rem- were evident as he spoke but by our potential to enjoyed the park and the “They’ve done so much to share on the impor- edy for battling the effects to the crowd and ex- succeed beyond that,” he sunny weather, as chil- for us. When I first got tance of giving back to of combat and being at plained that the military said.

DENTAL from P6 lofacial surgeons who will and Army. Within the training programs while injuries and defects that surgery is one of the nine be assigned or deployed SAMHS we have made developing our young afflict the head, neck, specialties of dentistry. selected every year, total- throughout the world tremendous strides in the professionals to work face, jaws, and the hard “Our actions today will ing 20 residents enrolled providing surgical health last two years to improve in a joint environment and soft tissues of the translate into world class in the program at any care. efficiency in health care,” both stateside and oral and maxillofacial health care for thousands given time. “This marks an ex- Hepburn said. overseas.” region. of military beneficiaries Each graduating class citing opportunity for “This MOA proves our Oral and maxillofacial A recognized interna- as well as civilians in will result in five fully continued collaboration continued commitment surgeries correct a wide tional surgical specialty, the months and years to trained oral and maxil- between the Air Force to optimizing our dental spectrum of diseases, oral and maxillofacial come,” Hepburn added. PAGE 16 NEWS LEADER APRIL 19, 2013

FOR SALE: Queen-size headboard, carved solid oak INSIDE from P15 cies, procedures, programs and design, $100; ladies leather jacket, dark brown with schedules and home schooling. Chapel Worship Schedule dolman sleeves, medium, $40; camouflage Parka, Providers can earn additional Visit http://www.fortsammwr.com/ PROTESTANT SERVICES Saturday fort military specs, large regular, $35; slipcover for three income at home, full or part youth/slo.html or call 221-2214 or Sundays Main Post (Gift) Chapel freebies cushion sofa, beige floral pattern, like new, $35. Call time. Call 221-3828. 221-2256. Main Post (Gift) Chapel 4:45 p.m. – Reconciliation forsale 495-2296. Building 2200, 1605 Wilson Way 5:30 p.m. - Evening Mass Parent Central Thrift Shop Open 8 and 11 a.m. - Traditional Sunday 8 a.m. - Morning Mass, AMEDD Customer Service The JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Dodd Field Chapel 8:30 a.m. - Morning Mass, BAMC JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Thrift Shop at 3100 Zinn Road, Building 1721, 3600 Dodd Blvd. FSHISD Campus 9:30 a.m. - Morning Mass, MPC Parent Central assists walk-in run by the Spouses’ Club of the 8:30 a.m. - Samoan 10:30 a.m. - Gospel 11:30 a.m. - Morning Mass, BAMC Activities April 22-27 patrons from 8 a.m. to noon Fort Sam Houston Area, is open Army Medical Department 12:30 p.m. - Morning Mass, DFC and 2 to 4 p.m. for registration to all DOD cardholders and full Fort Sam Houston Regimental Chapel Elementary School Robert G. Cole Middle and and 12:30 to 1 p.m. for out of clothing, shoes, housewares, Building 1398, 3545 Garden Ave. JEWISH SERVICES Monday High School processing and payments. Parent toys, books, furniture, jewelry and 9:20 a.m. - 32nd Medical Brigade 8 p . m . - J e w i s h W o r s h i p , Volunteer Appreciation Day, Tuesday Central is located in Building more. Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Collective Service Friday, MPC 9-10 a.m., PTO Room 51 STAAR test for 6th and 7th 2797, on Fort Sam Houston. Call Wednesday, Thursday and the 11:01 - Contemporary “Crossroads” 8:30 p.m. - Oneg Shabbat, Friday, Earth Day grade math 221-4871. third Saturday of each month. Brooke Army Medical MPC King Antonio XCI visit, 1:20 Wednesday Consigned items are taken Center Chapel p.m. at flagpole STAAR test for 6th and 7th Before and After from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dona- Building 3600, ISLAMIC SERVICES Tuesday grade reading School Care Registration tions are taken anytime during 3851 Roger Brooke Rd. 1:30 p.m. – Jummah, Friday, Purple Day: wear purple to STAAR test for 8th grade Register your child for before regular business hours. Call 10 a.m. - Traditional AMEDD support military kids science and after school care at JBSA-Fort 221-5794/4537 or click on http:// 10 a.m. - Religious education, Public School Volunteer Week Thursday Sam Houston Parent Central, www.scfsh.com. CATHOLIC SERVICES Saturday, AMEDD STAAR test for 3rd and STAAR test for 8th grade social 221-4871. Warriors in Transition Daily Mass 4th grade math studies and their family members should Sergeant Audie Brooke Army Medical Center Chapel LATTER DAY SAINTS SERVICES Wednesday April 26 register at Soldier Family As- Murphy Club Building 3600, 1 p.m. - LDS worship, Sunday, AMEDD Public School Volunteer Week Student and staff holiday sistance Center or call 916-6377. The SMA Leon L. Van 3851 Roger Brooke Rd. 11:05 a.m., Monday through Friday STAAR Test for 3rd and 4th Track regional meet at Judson Registration is ongoing until full. Autreve Chapter of the Sergeant BUDDHIST SERVICES grade reading Band at Battle of Flowers Audie Murphy Club meets the Main Post (Gift) Chapel Building 2200, 1605 Wilson Way 1 p.m. – Buddhist Services, STAAR Test for 5th grade Parade School Liaison Office last Thursday of each month, 11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday Sunday, AMEDD science Varsity and junior varsity The JBSA-Fort Sam Houston noon-1 p.m. at the Army Medical Thursday baseball at Dilley, 4:30 and School Liaison Office can assist Department Museum. All Ser- Public School Volunteer Week – 7 p.m. patrons in registration, provide geant Audie Murphy or Sergeant For worship opportunities of faith groups not listed here, “Thank You Volunteers!” April 27 information about the local Morales members are invited and please visit the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Chaplain’s website at April 26 Track area meet, varsity only school system and community, encouraged to attend. Call 221- http://www.samhouston.army.mil/chaplain. Student and staff holiday educate parents on school poli- 4424 or 837-9956. Network Enterprise Center hosts Customer Appreciation Day Thursday By Carlos Ortiz III to resolve service-related quirements are addressed learning.” excellence: about your services is Network Enterprise Center issues including banking, immediately and NEC While organizations • Share the knowledge. important. Responding insurance and computer constantly communi- strive for complete cus- Give customers some- promptly to customer Can you remember a problems. cates with the customer tomer satisfaction, not all thing valuable for free inquiries shows you are recent negative customer The personnel at the regarding resolution of customers will be satis- while proving your exper- listening. experience? It might have Army Signal Network their request. We do our fied with the service they tise by providing advice • Adapt to change. It is been at a restaurant Enterprise Center believe best to ensure customers receive. by email, brochures, imperative to do better in where the waiter did not customers are the critical are the primary focus by Maintaining a constant newsletters and through meeting the needs of the refill your beverage or link for any business to making them feel appre- dialogue with customers social media avenues like customer. Feedback can there was an excessive succeed. ciated. This strengthens lets them know they are Twitter and Facebook. be invaluable in making wait for your food? Then, As ambassadors who our connection to them appreciated and goes a • Ask for feedback. process or organizational to add to the bad experi- strive to provide great and shows we care about long way towards main- Keep a finger on your changes that result in im- ence, when you voiced customer service, every- them. taining customer satisfac- customers’ pulse. Know provements to meet the your concerns to man- one at the NEC wants to One way to do so is tion. what is on their minds needs of customers. agement, the problem thank the customers at by giving the customer Addressing problems by eliciting feedback via At Joint Base San was not solved. the inaugural Customer personalized attention as immediately ensures cus- the Interactive Customer Antonio-Fort Sam Hous- These are common Appreciation Day, 11 well as getting to know tomers are appreciated Evaluation survey pro- ton, these concepts have samples of customer ser- a.m. Thursday at Build- them personally while and lets them know they gram at multiple inter- yielded major results vice experiences. In the ing 2265, located at the addressing their needs can return for services if vals of customer contact. which can be attributed field I work in, it is not corner of Wilson Way immediately. they have another prob- Less than satisfactory to building personal and much different. Changes and Reynolds Road, west To quote Bill Gates, lem. feedback should be used organizational partner- in technology have of the Jimmy Brought Fit- chairman of Microsoft Here are some tips to raise the bar of perfor- ships in promoting cus- customers communicat- ness Center. Corporation, “your most on providing a positive mance of services. tomer service as impor- ing with people in call It is imperative the unhappy customers are customer experience • Listen and respond. tant and relevant to our centers around the world customer’s service re- your greatest source of and creating a culture of What customers say mission objectives. APRIL 19, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 17

said Dabbs. JBSA observes Prescription Drug Take-Back Day April 27 While flushing is not a recommended disposal By Chanel S. Weaver tary personnel reported friends or relatives, which method for many drugs, Army Public Health Command misusing prescription includes raiding the family Dabbs’ advice about Public Affairs drugs, including stimulants medicine cabinet. opiates is seconded by au- (other than methamphet- “Our surveillance shows thorities such as the Food National Prescription San Antonio-Fort Sam the duration of National amine), tranquilizers/ that there is a rapid in- and Drug Administration. Drug Take-Back Day will Houston Refill Pharmacy, Prescription Take-Back muscle relaxers, sedatives/ crease in the numbers of Dabbs also pointed out be observed locally and located in Building 2401 Day activities, per DEA barbiturates, pain reliev- Soldiers being diagnosed that drugs can lose po- nationwide April 27. on Scott and Harney protocols. ers, anabolic steroids, and with opiate dependence or tency and effectiveness if Sponsored by the Drug Roads. Drug overdoses and erectile dysfunction drugs, abuse since 2005.” they are stored improperly Enforcement Administra- At JBSA-Lackland, brain damage linked to according to the 2008 Opiate drugs are or kept too long. tion, the day is specifi- people can drop off these long-term drug abuse Department of Defense narcotic sedatives that Since the opportunity to cally set aside to allow an items from 10 a.m. to 2 killed an estimated 37,485 Survey of Health-Related depress activity of the dispose of unwanted and opportunity to empty p.m. at the Wilford Hall people in 2009, the latest Behaviors. central nervous system, expired medications comes medicine cabinets, kitchen Ambulatory Surgical year for which prelimi- As in the civilian reduce pain and induce around only once a year, drawers, purses and Center Satellite Pharmacy, nary data are available, population, pain relievers sleep. it is an opportunity that pillboxes of unwanted, un- located between the main according to a report by were the most commonly “Opiates act on the should be taken. used and expired prescrip- base exchange and the the Centers for Disease misused/abused type of nervous system and can For more information tion drugs, and take them commissary. Control and Prevention. prescription drug across suppress the ability to on National Prescription to authorized collection At JBSA-Randolph, turn “Drugs now kill more the military services and breathe,” Dabbs said. Drug Take-Back Day or sites in local communities. in unwanted prescription people than motor vehicle in the Army specifically. It is important to get rid to locate a local collec- Brooke Army Medical drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 accidents in the U.S.,” said According to the 2011 of painkillers as soon as tion center, visit the Drug Center will have two loca- p.m. April 27 at the main Maj. Clifton Dabbs, a phy- Substance Abuse and possible. Enforcement Administra- tions to turn in prescrip- base exchange satellite sician and epidemiologist Mental Health Services “It is highly recom- tion website at http://www. tion drugs from 10 a.m. to pharmacy, Building 1040, at the U.S. Army Public Administration’s National mended to flush any deadiversion.usdoj.gov/ 2 p.m. in the BX mall area. Health Command. Survey on Drug Use and narcotic pain killer down drug_disposal/takeback/ The first is at the San There will be certified Prescription drug use Health, more than 70 the toilet when they are index.html or the Food Antonio Military Medical law enforcement person- has increased over the percent of people abusing no longer needed for the and Drug Administration Center medical mall area nel physically present at years in the military. prescription pain reliev- treatment of pain in which website at http://www.fda. and also at the Joint Base the drop-off locations for About 17 percent of mili- ers got them through they were prescribed,” gov.

MILITARY HONORS PLATOON BRINGS ‘NEW’ 32ND MEDICAL BRIGADE WAGON TO FORT SAM HOUSTON MUSEUM KICKS OFF 2013 FIESTA SEASON

A replica of an 1870s four-mule Army escort wagon passes by the clock tower at the historic Quadrangle April 5. The wagon, pulled by two horses from the Caisson Section of the U.S. Army Military Honors Platoon, is the newest item in the Fort Sam Houston Museum and is slated to go on display in the Quadrangle once the museum moves there in early 2014. It can be used by U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) during parades and other public events. This type of wagon was used by the Army to carry supplies from post to post. The escort wagon was approved by the Secretary of War in 1878 as the replacement for the Civil War six-mule wagon. This type of wagon, which could carry 3,000 pounds, was a common site at the Quadrangle in the late 19th century Photo by Esther Garcia as the post was originally built as a The 32nd Medical Brigade kicked off 2013 Fiesta with more than 2,400 troops taking an early supply depot. The wagons were used morning run through the streets of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston April 10. Following by the Army until 1939. remarks at MacArthur Parade Field by Army Medical Department Center and School Commander Col. Randall Anderson and other military leaders, the various Fiesta royalty were introduced to the Photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Baltos troops. Fiesta royalty included King Antonio Steve Dutton, El Rey Feo Larry Benson, Miss Fiesta Victoria Flores, Charro Queen Kellie Ramos, Queen of Soul Britany Thompson, Reina de la Feria de las Flores Lauren Osterman and others.