A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, TEXAS • Vol. 73 No. 28 • July 15, 2016 keeps JBSA mission ready

Photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma Capt. Danielle Wehri, 59th Dental Squadron general dentist, examines Maj. Traci Carter-Richardson, 959th Medical Operations Squadron clinical nurse, during her annual checkup at the San Antonio Military Medical Center. Providing dental services at SAMMC helps Airmen alleviate the burden missing half of their duty day to accomplish annual dental requirements. See story page 8.

INSIDE | News 3 Community Briefs 10 Sports 13 ONLINE | http://www.JBSA.mil PAGE 2 TALESPINNER July 15, 2016 Logistics team boosts medical - Lackland versatility of New Horizons 2016 Editorial Staff Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta By Shannon Carabajal 502nd Air Base Wing/JBSA 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs Commander

Adapt and overcome is more than a catch Todd G. White 502nd ABW/JBSA phrase for two 59th Medical Wing warrior Public Affairs Director medics. Their ingenuity recently expanded surgical capabilities during New Horizons Oscar Balladares 2016 in the Dominican Republic. JBSA-Lackland The annual U.S. Southern Command-led Public Affairs Chief readiness training exercise brought military Senior Airman Lynsie Nichols civil engineers and medics together to Senior Airman Krystal Wright provide humanitarian, dental and medi- Photojournalists cal services to communities in the small Caribbean nation. Jeremy Gerlach The actions of Tech. Sgt. Marchello Jose T. Garza III Tolbert and Staff Sgt. Jayson Dinsmoor, 59th Staff Writers Medical Logistics and Readiness Squadron, Dorothy Lonas helped bring laparoscopic to New Page Design/Illustrator Horizons for the first time. When the field laparoscope tower – a rugged version of the equipment ideal for disaster relief and humanitarian efforts – Office 2230 Hughes Ave. arrived in the Dominican Republic, the 59th JBSA-Lackland, Texas MDW medical logistics team – responsible 78236-5415 for setting up all the medical equipment (phone) 671-2908 used during the 90-day exercise – realized (fax) 671-2022 Email: [email protected] it had a problem. “You need compressed carbon dioxide to Straight Talk: 671-6397 (NEWS) use the tower. The tanks they had in coun- Courtesy photo For advertising information: try were nonstandard and incompatible (From left) Lt. Col. (Dr.) Shawnn Nichols, Maj. (Dr.) John Stowers and Capt. Stephen Smith perform EN Communities with the equipment. All the fittings were the first laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery during New Horizons 2016. Nichols and Stowers P.O. Box 2171 San Antonio, TX 78297 different,” explained Maj. Matthew Weber, are with the 959th Medical Operations Squadron. Smith is with the 959th Clinical Support Squadron. 250-2052 59th MDW medical logistics director. Tolbert and Dinsmoor’s resourcefulness and were able to do the procedure.” during the team’s two-week rotation to the got the equipment running without delay. “Tolbert and Dinsmoor demonstrated Dominican Republic in May. This newspaper is published by They scoured hardware stores and local what we have come to expect from all 59th “They’ve never had the capability in the EN Communities, a private firm in no shops in the community and eventually Medical Wing Airmen – the ability to adapt, region we were in – a very austere environ- way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with found the piece they needed at a refrig- innovate, and take decisive action to ac- ment,” Nichols said “In fact, there are only JBSA-Lackland, Texas. This commercial erator shop. The Airmen worked with Lt. complish the mission” said Maj. Gen. Bart a few hospitals with that capability in all enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members Col. Shane Garrett, U.S. Air Force Academy Iddins, 59th MDW commander. of the country. of the U.S. military services. Contents anesthesiologist who assembled the pieces Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally in- “The ability to get patients back on their of the Talespinner are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, and ensured a satisfactory connection. vasive surgical technique. Patient recovery feet quickly is especially important here the U.S. government, the Department And just in time, Weber said. is generally quicker and less painful be- due to limited support for extended patient of Defense, or the Department of the Air Force. “That Thursday, one of the medics sup- cause the surgeon creates only a few small care,” he added. The appearance of advertising in porting the trip came down with appendi- incisions, rather than one large incision, The wing hopes to expand the capability this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute citis. Without the ability to perform laparo- said Lt. Col. (Dr.) Shawnn Nichols, 959th for future exercises. endorsement by the Department of scopic surgery, the patient would have had Medical Operations Squadron surgical on- For more about the wing’s role in New Defense, the Department of the Air Force or EN Communities, of the to be flown back to the states or undergo cologist and general surgeon. Horizons 2016, visit http://www.59mdw. products or services advertised. open surgery,” Weber said. “Both those op- Nichols’ general surgery team used the af.mil also look for the next edition of Everything advertised in this Warrior Medic News on http://www. publication shall be made available tions would have been risky. It’s fortunate equipment to perform three gall bladder for purchase, use or patronage without that we had the equipment up and running removal and one appendectomy facebook.com/59mdw. regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. JBSA Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Editorial content is edited, prepared One of the best things about ICE is that and provided by the Public Affairs Office JBSA SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE • 808-SARC (7272) people can let service providers know of the 502nd Air Base Wing. All photos, unless otherwise indicated, are U.S. Air DOD SAFE HELPLINE • (877) 995-5247 when they do a great job, not just for Force photos. JBSA CRISIS HOTLINE • 367-1213 poor service. It takes five minutes or less Deadline for story submissions to submit a comment at http://ice.disa.mil. is noon Wednesday the week prior JBSA DUTY CHAPLAIN • 365-6420 to publication. July 15, 2016 TALESPINNER news PAGE 3 Goldfein sworn in as 21st CSAF By Staff Sgt. Alyssa C. Gibson Airmen,” James said. “It is a huge Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs responsibility, it’s also an honor, Command Information and it’s also a great privilege and I have every confidence that you Air Force Secretary Deborah are going to take our Air Force to Lee James swore in Gen. David L. new heights.” Goldfein as the Air Force’s 21st One of Goldfein’s first acts as chief of staff during a ceremony at chief of staff was to make a pledge the Pentagon July 1. to his Airmen. As the Air Force’s most senior “This is my commitment to you uniformed leader, Goldfein is re- — to work every day to give you sponsible for ensuring the 660,000 everything I’ve got, to leave noth- active-duty, Guard, Reserve and ing on the table, to remain laser- civilian Airmen under his command focused on warfighting excellence, are fully trained and equipped. He to find the opportunity in every also joins the Joint Chiefs of Staff challenge, to treat team building as as an adviser to the secretary of a contact sport, and to be worthy defense, National Security Council of this honor,” he said. “And I can’t and the president of the United wait to get started. Fight’s on!” States. In his previous position as the “The Air Force is going to be Air Force’s vice chief of staff, relying on your determination, Gen. Goldfein presided over the Air Staff Goldfein, to improve readiness, to and served as a member of the Photo by Andy Morataya improve our modernization, and Joint Chiefs of Staff Requirements Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James (left) reads the oath of office to Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. most importantly — always at the Oversight Council and Deputy David L. Goldfein as his wife, Dawn, holds the chief of staff Bible during a swearing-in ceremony at top of the list — taking care of our Advisory Working Group. the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., July 1. Goldfein became the 21st chief of staff of the Air Force. PAGE 4 TALESPINNER July 15, 2016 AETC installs new emergency Congratulations to the Kyle Herrera Most Physically Fit phone app for JBSA members following 73 Airmen Brandon Krimmer Female Airmen for being selected as John Szwec Rachel Johnson honor graduates among –Flight 482 322nd TRS, Flight 488 David DeKunder duty. The goal is to notify the base the 735 Air Force basic Louis Burch Mychelle Bell Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs populace within 10 minutes of a military trainees who hazardous incident.” Caleb Conley 323rd TRS, Flight 484 Air Education and Training Command The AtHoc app is available free to graduate today: Jeremiah Ellison Jennifer Shippey has installed a new mobile phone active-duty members and DOD card- Christian Gomez 324th TRS, Flight 452 app that will allow Joint Base San holders via the App Store for iOS 320th Training Squadron Dylan Kresen Alexis Garcia Antonio active-duty members and phones and Google Play for Android –Flight 473 James Law 322nd TRS, Flight 488 Department of Defense cardholders phones. To register for the app, an Mason Brown Robert Lucas Male Airmen to receive emergency notifi cations at email that is attached to an account Nick Dickens Han Ly Raul Hale their fi ngertips. in the Installation Warning System, Justin Farmer Dalton Spikes 320th TRS, Flight 475 The AtHoc Notifi er app enables or IWS, Alerts desktop software, Adam King –Flight 483 Dylan Yates the JBSA Command Post to send which operates on the standard desk- Kyle Matta Stephen Brown emergency alerts to JBSA members 331st TRS, Flight 477 top confi guration, must be used. The Zachary Rowe Zachary Marez through desktop popups, email, text IWS Alerts software is identifi ed as a Nunez Guzman Alexander Podel messages and phone calls to multi- small purple globe in the system tray. –Flight 474 331st TRS, Flight 445 ple devices with a single click of a Any active-duty member or DOD Daniel Basco Anton Stepura Caleb Krochalk button, said Senior Master Sgt. Torrie cardholder who does not have the Anibal Esguerra Trey Stratton 320th TRS, Flight 474 Perry, 502nd Air Base Wing and JBSA purple globe in the task bar on their Caleb Krochalk Alex Sundell command post superintendent. work station desktop needs to contact Zachary Levi –Flight 484 Female Flights AtHoc is an installation notifi cation the 502nd Communications Squadron Derek Olsen Shianna Kinnett 320th TRS, Flight 476 warning system that is part of the at JBSARandolph, 652-2015; JBSA- –Flight 475 322nd TRS, Flight 488 AETC Emergency Mass Notifi cation Lackland, 925-0576; and JBSA-Fort Peter Anderson 331st Training Squadron 331st TRS, Flight 480 System. The app notifi es users of any Sam Houston Army Enterprise Desk, Kenneth Ayer –Flight 477 warnings or emergency situations is- 323rd TRS, Flight 484 866-335-2769. Justin Chalmers Jacob Freeman sued by the JBSA Command Post, in- An AtHoc account is automatically Male Flights Brian Conger Matthew Gehring cluding force protection conditions, created during a user’s initial Com- 320th TRS, Flight 474 Delane Hood Raymond Martel security incidents, anti-terror warn- mon Access Card login to any com- 320th TRS, Flight 475 Kenneth Johnson Travis McDonald ings, weather notifi cations, natural puter or JBSA network. The purple 331st TRS, Flight 477 Alan Sahagun Connor Richmond disaster warnings, recalls or local- globe is the primary way for an 323st TRS, Flight 483 –Flight 476 –Flight 478 ized responses for a bomb threat or active-duty member or DOD card- 322nd TRS, Flight 485 explosion. holder to update their contact infor- Tyra Derozairo Kenneth Charters 322nd TRS, Flight 486 Perry said the development of the mation in AtHoc, by right clicking and Shannon Moser William Christoff 320th TRS, Flight 473 AtHoc app is in response to a direc- going to the “Update My Profi le” tab. Madeline Sears Travis Jordan 323rd TRS, Flight 482 tive from the Offi ce of the Secretary Under the contact information, a user Jennifer Shippey David Morris 323rd TRS, Flight 481 of Defense requiring all DOD instal- can add up to three email addresses Annaleada Whitehead Dylan Yates lations to have rapid and effective 331st TRS, Flight 479 to receive alerts. –Flight 479 notifi cation capabilities to help fa- In addition, the AtHoc app allows 331st TRS, Flight 478 322nd Training Squadron Caleb Bickel cilitate information in the event of a a user to include three mobile de- –Flight 485 Paul Caisse natural disaster, major accident or vices to receive notifi cations. Once Top Academic Flights Chase Young Bryce Ferrell man-made threats. the app is loaded on these devices 323rd TRS, Flight 482 Kalon Honeycutt “The mobile app simply adds an- through the purple globe, a user can –Flight 486 331st TRS, Flight 479 Daniel Nabours other avenue of alerting registered put in an organization code for each Christian Moore 320th TRS, Flight 474 Clayton Quintana users via their smartphone,” Perry JBSA location: HKHN, JBSA-Fort Sam Jose Saucedo 322nd TRS, Flight 486 said. “AtHoc is just one of the INWS Marquell Wells Houston; MPLS, JBSA-Lackland; and –Flight 487 331st TRS, Flight 478 tools that assist the installation com- TYMX, JBSA-Randolph. By doing Hayden Rannow –Flight 480 322nd TRS, Flight 485 mander to meet the Department this, an AtHoc user can enable JBSA Taylor Richards Challis Devincenzi 331st TRS, Flight 477 of Defense Issuance 6055.17, In- members not on the JBSA network, Seth Ussary Adrienne Duhe stallation Emergency Management such as dependents, contractors and 323rd TRS, Flight 483 Alex Vogel Ashley Moody Program, requirements to warn/ retirees, to receive emergency notifi - 331st TRS, Flight 480 Junho Yi Roxanne Pitcher notify assigned personnel on and off cations and alerts for these locations. 323rd TRS, Flight 481 320th TRS, Flight 476 323rd Training Squadron Top BMT Airman 320th TRS, Flight 475 –Flight 488 Roxanne Pitcher 323rd TRS, Flight 484 Rachel Johnson 331st TRS, Flight 480 320th TRS, Flight 473 Share your –Flight 481 322nd TRS, Flight 487 Joint Base San Antonio- JBSA-Lackland Logan Byers 322nd TRS, Flight 488 photos by tagging Lackland is on us @JBSALackland SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES! BUCKLE UP AND WEAR YOURS! July 15, 2016 TALESPINNER PAGE 5 637TH ISS WELCOMES NEW COMMANDER

Photo by Spencer Berry Col. Jeffery T. Cooper (left), 637th Training Group commander, passes the 637th International Student Support Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Aaron J. Franklin, 637th ISS incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony June 30. The outgoing commander is Lt. Col. Hector L. Gonzalez, who will be going to the embassy in Chile. PAGE 6 TALESPINNER July 15, 2016 JBSA WELCOMES NEW COMMANDERS

Photo by Senior Airman Kyrstal Wright Photo by Johnny Saldivar Col. Alexander Smith (left), former 502nd Installation Photo By Staff Sgt. Marissa Garner Maj. Gen. James B. Hecker (left), 19th Air Force Support Group commander, passes the 502nd Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta (left), 502nd Air Base Wing and commander, presents the unit guidon to Col. Joel L. Communications Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Robert Joint Base San Antonio commander, passes the 502nd Carey during the 12th Flying Training Wing assumption Giovannetti, incoming commander, during a change Installation Support Group guidon to Col. Jonathan of command ceremony June 30 at Joint Base San of command ceremony June 30 at JBSA-Lackland Wright, incoming 502nd ISG commander, June 6 at Antonio-Randolph. Gateway Club. Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. July 15, 2016 TALESPINNER PAGE 7 A hot vehicle is no place for children or pets By David DeKunder Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs

Being inside a parked vehicle on a hot day where the temperature can reach more than 100 degrees can become a dangerous situation for children and pets left unattended by their parents and owners. Awareness of the dangers of leaving children and pets unattended in a hot vehicle and efforts in preventing such instances from occurring are a focus of the Air Force Summer Safety Campaign. Leaving a child or pet alone in a hot vehicle could lead to heatstroke, injury or death. In the U.S. each year, an average of 37 children die from heat-related deaths after being left in a parked vehicle, according to http://www.KidsAndCars.org, a nonprofit organi- zation that works to improve the safety of children in vehicles. Since 1998, the Department of Meteorology and Climate Science at San Jose State University reports Courtesy photo that 677 children left in vehicles in the U.S. have The temperature inside a parked vehicle on a hot day can died from heatstroke, which occurs when the body reach more than 100 degrees and become a dangerous reaches 104 degrees Fahrenheit. situation for children and pets left unattended by their A heatstroke is caused by prolonged exposure to parents and owners. high temperatures and can damage or kill internal organs in the body, including the brain according to backseat of the vehicle next to the child, such as a http://www. webmd.com. briefcase, purse, cell phone or toy that is needed Staff Sgt. Dominick Fugazzi, 502nd Air Base Wing at the driver’s destination. This is important if the Safety Office safety technician at Joint Base San adult or parent is not following their normal routine. Antonio-Randolph, said an adult or parent should • Taking action. If an individual sees a child alone not leave a child unattended in a vehicle even for a in a vehicle, they should call 911 so that trained short period of time. emergency personnel can come to the scene and “It’s never okay to leave a child in a car, period, save the child’s life. even if it’s only for a few minutes and even if the Adults should get in the routine of “look before car is left running,” Fugazzi said. “The safety and you lock,” checking to make sure there is no child in security of your children should be every parent’s the backseat before they leave and lock up a vehicle number one priority. Leaving a child in a car unat- Fugazzi said. tended creates an extremely dangerous environment Parents and adults should keep vehicles locked at for numerous reasons.” all times, even in driveways or garages, so children Even cracking the windows does not reduce the can’t get into them on their own. Children may be temperature inside a vehicle, which can increase able to lock the vehicle doors, but may not be able over 20 degrees within 10 minutes and to 40 de- to unlock them, according to http://KidsAndCars.org. grees within an hour. For instance, on a 70-degree In Texas, an adult can be charged with a day, the temperature inside a vehicle could rise to misdemeanor if they intentionally leave a child in a 110 degrees Fahrenheit in an hour. vehicle for longer than five minutes if the child is Children left alone in a hot vehicle are at risk younger than seven years of age and not with an for getting heatstroke because their bodies heat up individual who is 14 years of age and older. quicker than adults, Fugazzi said. A hot vehicle is also not suitable for a pet to be “Young children are extremely vulnerable to suf- in. The American Veterinary Medical Association fering heatstroke because their bodies can heat up said that hundreds of pets die each year from heat three to five times faster than an adult,” he said. exhaustion after being locked in a vehicle. Other dangers for children left unattended in a Staff Sgt. Jonathan Royce, 902nd Security Forces vehicle include car theft that could lead to kidnap- Squadron military working dog trainer, said a dog ping or child abduction, seat belt strangulation, car- can get heatstroke or have their internal body bon monoxide poisoning if the vehicle is left running organs damaged if their body temperature reaches and vehicle fires, Fugazzi said. 106 degrees Fahrenheit. A dog’s normal body tem- Fugazzi said measures that can be taken by perature is between 101 and 102.5 degrees. adults and parents to prevent heat-related injuries Royce said last year during the summer months or deaths include: from May to September, 902nd SFS patrol officers • Never leaving a child alone in a vehicle, not even were called out two to three times a month for for a minute, and making sure the vehicle is locked cases of pets, mainly dogs, being spotted in a when an adult or parent is not present so children locked vehicle by callers at the parking lots of the don’t get in it on their own and lock themselves in. • Creating reminders by placing an object in the See HEAT Page 11 PAGE 8 TALESPINNER July 15, 2016 July 15, 2016 TALESPINNER PAGE 9 59th Medical Wing: Continuously improving access to care

By Shannon Carabajal behavioral health services and helps optimize a person’s daily for medical care. The three check-in options offer simple, con- 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs tasks and promote healthy lifestyles. The program also boosts venient ways to join the line from home, office or on the go: patient deployment readiness and reduces unnecessary 1. Visit https://kiosk.qless.com/kiosk/app/home/17353 and Process improvement initiatives continue improving referrals to mental health specialties. enter the requested information. patient access to care throughout 59th Medical Wing military Over the past 18 months, the clinic has recorded 5,354 2. Text the phrase “Lackland AFB UCC” to 210-960-8404 treatment facilities. patient encounters, said Tech. Sgt. Sadie Clark, 59th Medical on any mobile device. “The entire wing is focused on dramatically improv- Operations Squadron. 3. Download the QLess application to an android smart- ing all aspects of health care delivery. Over the past year, Diabetes Center of Excellence Immunizations Clinic phone, find Lackland AFB UCC, and join the line through we have decreased wait times, increased access to care, An immunization clinic inside the Diabetes Center of the application. The application is currently not available and simplified processes for all beneficiaries, but much Excellence at WHASC is also enhancing patient access to for the iPhone. more improvement is still required. Consequently, the 59th care. Dental group services offered at SAMMC Medical Wing is harnessing the innovative spirit of our Staff members at the Department of Defense DCOE recog- Earlier this year, the 59th Dental Group expanded ser- Airmen to continuously improve patient access to safe, high- nized the need for improving vaccination services on site. The vices to Airmen who work at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort quality health care,” said Maj. Gen. Bart Iddins, 59th Medical medical staff recognized that many patients of their patients Sam Houston, potentially saving the San Antonio Military Wing commander. were not current on vaccinations as recommended by the Healthcare System thousands of mission hours annually. Initiatives include: American Diabetes Association. Working with the Army Dental Command, the 59th DG is Base Operational Medicine Clinic Using 59th MDW Lean Daily Management techniques sending three rotating teams to provide annual dental exams Open since February, the Base Operational Medicine – tools to identify and improve processes that affect daily and cleanings for up to 12 Airmen from the 559th Medical Clinic, located on the second floor of the Wilford Hall operations – they discovered major factors to the problem. Group each week. Airmen from the 559th MDG work along- Ambulatory Surgical Center, is greatly increasing the number Patients were forgetting to get vaccinations or deciding that side their Army counterparts to provide health care services of appointments available to patients. The initiative separates going to the immunizations clinic was an inconvenience, said to beneficiaries at the San Antonio Military Medical Center. traditional clinical services from occupational medicine, let- Dr. Tom Sauerwein, DCOE director. According to Maj. Steven Bennett, 59th Dental Squadron ting medical providers devote more time to taking care of ill The DCOE now offers vaccines in-house, making a dental services flight commander, the initiative could save up and injured patients. tremendous difference. A majority of patients who were not to 2,000 mission hours annually – time better spent tending Photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma Because BOMC now assumes responsibility of many ad- vaccinated have since been identified and received their to patients. Expectant mothers attend a Moms Strong program session at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The program functions as a support ministrative tasks, including preventative health assessments immunizations. Mom Strong program system for expectant parents by providing information and insight on what to do before, and medical profiles, administrators project the initiative to Specialty Booking Appointment Service Another program, Mom Strong, is tending to prenatal during and after birth. free up 3,000 appointments per year in family medicine, said Another initiative, the new Specialty Booking Appointment needs in the area. The wing’s new routine prenatal care pro- Lt. Col. Todd Anderson, 559th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Service Office, at WHASC is helping patients understand and gram is moving expectant mothers out of the exam room and commander. navigate the specialty care appointment process. into a group setting. The program brings together expect- The clinic puts a focus on continuous process improve- Located on the first floor next to the clinic pharmacy, the ant women and couples with similar due dates for regular ment and quality patient care by standardizing processes SBAS Office is one of several ideas the 59th Medical Wing has two-hour meetings. and increasing access for everybody, whether they are sick, implemented in its quest to become a high-reliability organi- Held through pregnancy and birthing, the meetings pro- injured or in need of administrative, occupational services. zation, said Capt. Matthew Muncey, group practice manager vide parents with information on standard prenatal care and That standardization is on pace to save providers and techni- with the 59th Medical Operations Group. participants get to share information related to pregnancy, cians 2,300 telephone calls and 900 hours of administrative After reviewing appointment data, staff discovered that a childbirth, parenting and personal growth. time annually – time that will be devoted back to patient large number of specialty care referrals were going unused Practitioners also provide the standard services – listen- care, Anderson said. and some patients were not getting the care they needed. ing to the baby’s heartbeat, assessing uterine growth and 12,000 appointments added at Family Medical Clinic Now, following their primary care appointment, patients can talking individually about specific problems and concerns. The 59th Medical Wing added 12,000 more appointment schedule specialty care appointments by visiting the SBAS Importantly, health care providers get the opportunity to slots at the Wilford Hall Family Health Clinic last year, which Office before leaving the facility, said Muncey. share information with their patients while spending more provides health care to 36,000 TRICARE beneficiaries an- Specialty care services include general surgery, time getting to know them. nually. dermatology, cardiology, radiology and orthopedics. The of- “You get more personal time. You get information that you When a surge of provider turnovers led to a shortage of fice is helping about 50 to 60 patients each week and num- normally wouldn’t receive during a regular checkup, such as appointments at the clinic, wing group practice managers bers continue to rise. guest speakers who talk to you about different things like took action. Changes resulting from the GPMs observations Pharmacy patient-centered process improvements breast feeding,” said Tabitha Dahmen-Redd, Mom Strong and analysis included increasing clinic leaders’ patient load, Patient-centered process improvements are reducing wait member. standardizing the time allotted for administrative duties and times for prescription services at 59th MDW pharmacies. Im- JBSA-Randolph Dermatology Services restructuring staff schedules to bring more providers onto plemented simultaneously across Joint Base San Antonio, the The wing expanded dermatology services to the JBSA- each shift. changes decreased processing times by 48 percent over two Randolph Medical Clinic in May. The full-spectrum medical As changes were made and other limiting factors were months. The average prescription wait time at the WHASC dermatology clinic focuses on skin cancer, acne, eczema, eliminated, the clinic recaptured lost time and put it back main pharmacy is only 11 to 12 minutes. rosacea, rashes and psoriasis. Located in the family health into patient care. The successful efforts at the clinic reflect Another improvement features embedding pharmacy clinic, it is open from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday and Thursday. the wing’s dedication to continuously look for ways to better technicians into clinics that issue the most prescriptions, in- The clinic includes two examination rooms and one pro- the patient experience and increase access to care, said Maj. cluding family health, internal medicine and pediatrics. The cedures room to meet patient needs at the JBSA-Randolph Ryan Yates, 59th MDW Group Practice Manager. embedded technicians review prescriptions with the patient, Medical Clinic who would otherwise have to travel to Wilford Photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma Photo by Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla Modified Behavioral Health Optimization Program talk about instructions and warnings, and verify that every- Hall for dermatology services, said Maj. (Dr.) Thomas Senior Airman Rajonda Davis (left), 59th Medical Operations Squadron mental health Maj. (Dr.) John Stowers, 959th Medical Group general surgeon, performs a lipoma re- A modified version of the Air Force Medical Operations thing is correct before sending the prescription electronically Beachkofsky, 59th Medical Specialty Squadron dermatologist. technician, discusses concerns with Capt. Abby Fields, 59th Medical Operations Squadron moval procedure June 23 at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Agency’s Behavioral Health Optimization Program is bringing to the pharmacy. For more information about 59th MDW initiatives and pro- psychologist, during a mock Behavioral Health Optimization Program visit at Wilford Hall Antonio-Lackland. Staffed with 11 personnel the section performs between eight and 24 behavioral health consultation services directly to beneficia- UCC virtual check-in options grams working toward the perfect patient experience, visit Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. BHOP consultants typi- procedures each month. The general surgery section is one of more than two dozen spe- ries at primary health clinics across Joint Base San Antonio. Virtual check-in options at the Wilford Hall Urgent Care http://www.59mdw.af.mil and follow the wing at http://www. cally see patients for 30-minute visits, up to four times. When necessary, the consultants cialty care clinics in the WHASC. The initiative serves as the access point for all specialized Center means patients don’t have to wait as long in the lobby facebook.com/59mdw. arrange referrals or coordinate higher-level care. PAGE 10 community TALESPINNER July 15, 2016

Administration is facilitating this military spouses where they can being held July 25-29. offers informational seminars on the LOCAL BRIEFS workshop 2-3:30 p.m. at Defense meet new friends while learning Children with well-developed so- second, third and fourth Wednesdays Language Institute English Language about the military mission, cial skills experience the rewards of of each month. There is also a FRIDAY Center, building 7535. Call 671-3722. lifestyle, protocol and other programs healthy relationships, and do better bariatric support group held on the REGISTER FOR JEDI LESSONS available. A light breakfast and in school, have a better self-image fi rst Wednesday of each month in The Army and Air Force Exchange CAREER TECHNICAL TRAINING lunch will be provided and registra- and are more resilient in facing the main dining room in the lower Service are offering Disney-approved Service members will receive tion is required. This group will meet inevitable challenges. level of BAMC. The Bariatric Clinic Jedi training for children, ages guidance in selecting technical 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Wilford The Social Skills Building Camp will also accept referrals from your 4-12, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 23 at training schools and technical Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center is open to youth ages 11-13. and primary care manager. To set up an Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland fi elds during the Career Technical Annex, building 4600. Call 671-3722. will be held 9-11 a.m. at the Arnold appointment, call 916-9023. Exchange. Training course. Review accredited Hall Community Center. Call Pre-registration is required, and institute applications, schedule JULY 22 671-2619. LACKLAND TOASTMASTERS MEET BI-MONTHLY parents may register their children a session with a counselor or a 59TH MDW HOSTING EDUCATION FAIR The Lackland G.U.T.S. Toastmasters at the Exchange’s customer service career technical training expert and The annual 59th Medical Wing INFORMATIONAL meetings are held every 1st and 3rd desk between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Veterans Affairs vocational education Education Fair will be 10 a.m. to 2 BAMC BARIATRIC CLINIC Thursday of the month at the Gate- Friday and Saturday. counselors. The event will be held 8 p.m. at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Bariatric surgery can improve way Club’s conference room from During the session, Jedis-in- a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Tuesday Surgical Center Atrium. The educa- quality of life for individuals who 11 a.m. to noon. Anyone with base training will learn how to wield a at the Military & Family Readiness tion fair will include information are obese and have obesity-related access is welcomed to attend. light saber, be trained in the ways of Center, building 1249. from 40 colleges and universities, conditions such as type II diabetes, the Force and receive an offi cial cer- three enlisted medical commission- hypertension (high blood pressure), LET’S GET MUSICAL tifi cate stating they have completed EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOP ing programs, career skills, Texas obstructive sleep apnea, asthma, Arnold Hall Community Center is the training. Robes and light sabers Attendees can review the federal Troops to Teachers and the Texas hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), now offering lessons in piano and will be provided, though young employment process, resume writing Veterans Commission. For more gastroesophageal refl ux disease guitar. Guitar classes are held 9- Padawans may bring their own. techniques, interviewing skills and information, contact the 59th MDW (GERD) or other obesity-related 11 a.m. and Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. Call 214-312-2714. how to dress for success 8 a.m. career assistance advisor at conditions. Bariatric surgery is the Saturdays. The cost is $15 per to 4 p.m. at the Military & Family 292-4308. most successful long-term treatment student for a one-hour session. MONDAY Readiness Center, building 1249. of obesity. There are three kinds Students must bring their own SOCIAL SECURITY AND YOU Participants need to bring a copy of JULY 25 of laparoscopic bariatric surgeries instrument. Piano classes are held Participants to the Social Security their current resume. Call 671-3722. SOCIAL SKILLS BUILDING CAMP performed at Brooke Army Medical 4:30-7 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and and You workshop will learn about An activity-based camp designed Center: adjustable gastric band, Thursdays. Classes are $20 per stu- changes to social security THURSDAY to teach social skills to a variety gastric bypass and vertical sleeve dent for each 30-minute session. To benefi ts and how it can affect their HEART LINK of children, particularly those that gastrectomy. The BAMC Bariatric reserve a class time, call 671-2619. retirement. The U.S. Social Security Heart Link is an orientation for struggle with social acceptance is Clinic is a self-referral clinic and No walk-ins allowed.

CHAPEL SERVICES JBSA-LACKLAND —PROTESTANT WORSHIP SERVICES —WICCA —ISLAMIC KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES Freedom Chapel – Building 1528 New BMT Reception Center – Building 6330 Global Ministry Center – Building 7452 Air Force Aid Society 671-3722 Contemporary Service Sun. 9:30 a.m. Sun. 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (Auditorium) Jumu'ah Prayer Fri. 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Religious Education Sun. 11:00 a.m. Freedom Chapel – Building 1528 Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722 —BUDDHIST Gospel Service Sun. 12:30 p.m. Wicca Open Circle 1st Tues. 6 – 7 p.m. Airman’s Attic 671-1780 New BMT Reception Center – Building 6330 Youth Ministry Mon. 6:00 p.m. American Red Cross 844-4225 —REFUGE STUDENT CENTER Sun. 10:45 a.m. (Rm. 175) —LITURGICAL SERVICE Building 9122 (Tech Training & TDY Students) Base Post Offi ce 671-1058 —ECKANKAR Airman Memorial Chapel – Building 5432 Wednesday 6 – 8 p.m. Bowling Center 671-2271 Gateway Chapel – Building 6300 Sun. 9:45 a.m Thursday 6 – 8 p.m. DEERS 800-538-9552 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays 12:30 p.m. Religious Education Sun. 10:45 a.m. Friday 6 – 11 p.m. Exceptional Family Member Program 671-3722 —BAHA'I —CHURCH OF CHRIST Saturday 12 – 9 p.m. Family Child Care 671-3376 Gateway Chapel – Building 6300 New BMT Reception Center – Building 6300 Sunday 11 – 5 p.m. Legal Offi ce 671-3362 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sun. 11:00 a.m. Sun. 7:30 a.m. (Rm. 175) —JEWISH Library 671-3610 —SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Airmen Memorial Chapel – Building 5432 —THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF Medical Appointment Line 916-9900 Gateway Chapel – Building 6300 Sabbath & Kiddush Fri. 4:30 p.m. LATTER-DAY SAINTS MPF ID Cards 671-6006 Sat. 12:30 p.m. Religious Education Sun. 1:30 p.m. Gateway Chapel – Building 6300 Outdoor Recreation 925-5532 Religious Education Tues. 6:30 p.m. —CHRISTIAN SCIENCE —ROMAN CATHOLIC TRICARE Info 800-444-5445 LDS Institute Thurs. 6:30 p.m. New BMT Reception Center – Building 6300 Freedom Chapel – Building 1528 Thrift Shop 671-3608 LDS Service Sun. 1:00 p.m. Sun. 7:30 a.m. (Rm. 113) Religious Education Sun. 9:00 a.m. Adult Religious Education Sun. 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Enlisted Spouses’ Club http://www.lacklandesc.org —ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN —LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD Mass Sat. 5:00 p.m. Sun. 11:00 a.m. Force Support Squadron http://www.lacklandfss.com Airmen Memorial Chapel – Building 5432 Gateway Chapel Building 6300 Youth Ministry Sun. 4:00 p.m. Lackland ISD http://www.lacklandisd.net Sun. 8:00 a.m. Every third Sun. 3:30 p.m. Reconciliation Sat. 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club http://www.lacklandosc.org —PENTECOSTAL Note: Reconciliation(s) may be scheduled by appointment JBSA Public website http://www.jbsa.mil Religious Education Building 6300 For more details, contact Freedom Chapel - 671-4208 My Air Force Life http://www.MyAirForceLife.com Sun. 8:00 & 9:30 a.m. (Rm. 112) • Gateway Chapel - 671-2911 July 15, 2016 TALESPINNER PAGE 11 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO FRONT AND CENTER Taj facility manager embraces preserving Air Force history Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Ely ing and crating. “It’s exciting to know the portrait I Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs had a hand in helping create will hang in the Taj for generations to come.” Reaching 170 feet in the air, building 100, more rec- With a steady stream of projects always on the slate, ognizably known as the “Taj,” stands with its blue and Diaz said the most challenging part of the job was gold mosaic roof, covered in ceramic tiles, as an iconic getting all the required people to the location at the representation of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. same time. Built in 1931, the Taj was dedicated as a Texas “So many mission partners have a hand in keep- historical landmark on March 2, 1976, and is offi cial- ing the Taj in tip-top shape, and it is always a ly listed in the National Registry of Historic Places. challenge getting everyone’s busy schedules to link However, with 85 years of rich history comes a great up,” Diaz said. deal of wear and tear, requiring more than just a fresh That it’s a constant learning process and fi guring coat of paint. out what part of the 502nd Civil Engineering Tracey Powell, 502nd Security Forces Logistics Squadron needs to be involved can be a challenge, Support Group deputy director of the commander’s Powell added. action and Taj facility manager, is the woman behind Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Diaz, 502nd Logistics Readiness “Anyone that I’ve had to deal with or that civil the curtain who ensures operations at the Taj run like Squadron NCO in charge of packing and crating, and engineering has sent over for a project has been clockwork and the building maintains its historic yet Tracey Powell, 502nd Security Forces Logistics Support fantastic, and it makes it a lot easier,” Powell said. restored look. Group deputy director of the commander’s action and Another challenge is projects can sometimes take Powell, who has been in the position for just more Taj facility manager, meet in Taj’s Clark Rotunda of the longer to fi nish or are limited because it can disrupt than four months, said she takes a sense of pride in May 18. Powell succeeded Diaz as the facility manager and the historical integrity of the building, Powell said. her work. now handles day-to-day operations of the building. “To replace the elevator handle — the historian “This building is iconic to the Air Force,” Powell said they are going to do a replica of it,” Powell said. said. “Everybody in the Air Force who sees this build- but hopefully I’ll notice it before he does,” Powell said. “They’re going to have to fabricate one because you ing knows what it is and where it is. It’s important to “He has done so much for getting this building back can’t just put anything there.” try and keep it in good order.” in good repair.” Although there are many tasks of managing the Taj Keeping the building in good order can include any- Not only is the 502nd SFLSG the caretaker of the that make it challenging, Diaz said those same aspects thing from coordinating to replace stained ceiling tiles, Taj, it also plays a hand in ensuring historical artifacts are what made the job rewarding. to rekeying locks or even terminating rats. Currently, are in place for tours. “The most satisfying aspect of this job is the end Powell has more than 50 work orders open, but her Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Diaz, former Taj facility man- result of complete work orders and renovations,” Diaz main project is to manage getting the Army and Air ager, said she often had people ask why the photo in said. “It’s an amazing feeling to know that you have Force Exchange Service theater up-and-running in the the Clark Rotunda – named after 1st Lt. Harold Clark, helped preserve a piece of Air Force history. I am part Fleenor Auditorium. designer of JBSA-Randolph, – did not correspond with of a small group of people that have had the opportu- “There’s not a typical day,” Powell said. “You can the name of the room. nity to care for this historic building, which is pretty have your calendar all set for the day, but once you Working with just a 1926 black and white photo, cool.” get here that may not be how it works.” Diaz began a quest to have a portrait of Clark created Referring to the special duty as her “baby,” Diaz Although her work can be unpredictable, Powell to complete the fl ow of artifacts. said it was bittersweet letting go of the Taj after 16 said she tries to begin each day with a walk-through “I was able to learn and experience working with months, but she knows Powell will do a great job in in and around the building. the Museum, JBSA-Randolph Public embracing the position. Col. Michael Gimbrone, 502nd SFLSG commander, Affairs and the 12th Flying Training Wing historians “I know she has the tools and experience to take also does walk-throughs. in collecting data to support the artist in capturing over the projects within the Taj,” Diaz said. “Sometimes things will happen – like a lightbulb will the realistic aspects of the portrait,” said Diaz, 502nd But Diaz does have one last piece of advice for go out – and he’ll be in on the weekend and notice it, Logistics Readiness Squadron NCO in charge of pack- Powell: Just go with the fl ow.

HEAT from Page 7 Anyone who sees a pet unattended in a ve- At JBSA, people who notice a child or pet in hicle showing signs of heat stress should call law distress in a vehicle should call 902nd SFS at JBSA-Randolph commissary and exchange. enforcement authorities immediately, according to the JBSA-Randolph, 652-5700 or 5709; 802nd SFS at In all the cases, Royce said the dogs were found to Humane Society of the United States. A caller who re- JBSA-Lackland, 671-3030; or the 502nd SFS at be okay and offi cers were able to locate and contact ports a pet in distress should get the vehicle’s license JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, 221-2244. In cases of the dog owners. plate number, go to the nearest business to ask them emergency off base, call 911. He said the pet owners who left their dogs in a to make a public announcement to locate the owner Individuals would be better served leaving their vehicle while they went shopping didn’t feel they and go back and wait for authorities at the vehicle. pets at home and not leaving children alone in a were harming them. While Texas does not have a law prohibiting vehicle, Royce said. “They didn’t think it was hot enough to cause any leaving a pet alone in a hot vehicle, Royce said pet “Have some common sense,” he said. “I mean, damage to the animals,” Royce said. “Sometimes we owners could be charged with animal cruelty under would you want to sit in a vehicle with the windows got, ‘Well, I was only going to be in there for fi ve state law if an offi cer fi nds the animal shows signs of up and with no air conditioning? If you wouldn’t to 10 minutes and then it ended up being 30 to distress, or doesn’t have adequate water or airfl ow want to do it, why would you want to put your 40 minutes.’” in the vehicle. children through that or your animals?” PAGE 12 TALESPINNER July 15, 2016 Development program helps Wilford Hall medics cultivate customer service skills By Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma eas such as process improvement, customer During a recent mentoring session, Airmen 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs service, administration and business manage- received leadership tips from retired Tech. Sgt. ment. Originally established in 2015, the program Arnold Parker, a veteran who worked Medics from the 59th Medical Wing are seeking continues to grow. at the 3700th Hospital on direct feedback from patients and improving the “It has been constantly expanding, offering then in the early 1950s. patient experience through a new program devel- more topics and a variety of guest speakers. The “If you put a person in charge, you have to give oped by the 59th Diagnostics and Therapeutics program will include educational tracks and them the authority to do the job. You cannot give Squadron. discussion sessions based on the Air Force Chief one without the other,” he said. The Deliberate Development Program helps of Staff reading list and rank structure to ensure Airmen are responding. They appreciate the Airmen cultivate their customer service skills by topics and presenters meet the needs of all our chance to learn from people who can relate to giving them access to personal and professional Airmen,” Howder said. what they’re going through. development opportunities. The training helps “If Airmen improve their knowledge and net- “We have the opportunity to get out of our work develop them personally and professionally so work of leadership, management, and self-im- environment, which can be stressful at times, they can better relate to patients. provement, then those behaviors should trickle and listen to someone who understands our job The medical staff identify desired training down into the workplace,” she said. and patient care,” said Airman 1st Class Victoria and mentorship opportunities, and squadron The program occasionally relies on guest Milam, 59th MDTS pharmacy technician. leadership works to offer it on the Wilford Hall speakers who are not only military veterans but also “I learned a lot about doing things the right Ambulatory Surgical Center campus, said Capt. patients. This relationship gives medics the way, and how it is worth it to stay in the Air Lindzi Howder, 59th MDTS nutritional medicine chance to get to know the people they take care Force,” she said. flight commander. of on a personal basis. “It’s this mentoring that For more information on the Deliberate Program curriculum and presentations fo- helps boost our Airmen’s customer service skills,” Development Program, call 292-4170 or cus on the application of practical skills in ar- Howder said. 292-5023.

Voting assistance available Make sure your military kid has access to care By TRICARE 60 days after birth, as long as another family member is already enrolled in for military absentee voters If you have a new baby or have a Prime option. If you decide Prime adopted a child, take the necessary is best for your family, you must take By 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs an absentee ballot and update steps to give your child access to health an additional step to enroll them, it is contact information with their local care when they need it. not automatic. After those first 60 days The Federal Voting Assistance election office. Step one; register your child, in Prime, the child’s health coverage Program encourages military mem- People deploying should com- newborn or adoptee, in the Defense automatically transitions to TRICARE bers, their eligible family members plete an FPCA after arriving to Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System Standard. and overseas citizens to submit a their deployed location, Shivers (DEERS). You don’t have to wait the 2-6 Remember, Prime enrollees receive new Federal Post Card Application said. months it may take for a formal state care mostly through military hospitals early enough to ensure they can Hard copies are available from department birth certificate. or clinics with no cost shares or deduct- participate in upcoming federal unit voting officers; FPCAs can be When you are discharged from the ibles. Standard beneficiaries receive elections. completed electronically at http:// hospital or birth center, you will receive a care from their choice of provider with “Your election official needs www.fvap.gov. certificate of live birth or documents associated cost-shares and deductibles. your current contact information Registered voters who have not that validate the child’s connection to If your family is growing with an to reach you come election time. received their ballot 30 days before their sponsor. adopted child, start the process as soon The most efficient way is to com- the election can still vote via the If both parents are active duty, you as you have the information to regis- plete a FPCA annually, with every Federal Write-In Ballot at http:// must decide which parent will add the ter them in DEERS. No matter which change of address and at least 90 www.fvap.gov. Once completed, baby to their DEERS account. DEERS plan you chose, this is your first step. days prior to the election you want voters must print and sign the form registration needs to be done in person, Be sure you have all required paper- to vote in,” said Tech. Sgt. Ashante before submitting it to their local by an active duty service member. work to avoid unnecessary confusion Shivers, 59th Medical Wing instal- election office. Step two; enroll your child in Prime or subsequent bills for co-payments lation voting assistance officer. For more information on FVAP if you decide it is the best plan for and cost-shares. State deadlines and download- or assistance with the absentee your baby’s health care needs. You can For more information, visit the able blank fillable FPCAs are voting process, visit the FVAP quickly enroll your child by calling your Enroll or Purchase a Plan page at available at http://www.fvap.gov/ website or call 292-7808. Voters regional contractor or by submitting a http://www.TRICARE.mil. You can also vao/vag/chapter2. With the FPCA, can also contact their unit voting Prime enrollment form. Newborns are find the nearest DEERS registration voters can register to vote, request assistance officers for help. covered under TRICARE Prime for site online. July 15, 2016 TALESPINNER sports PAGE 13 All-Army women’s basketball team takes Armed Forces Women’s Basketball Title Story and photo by Jose T. Garza III U.S. Navy Seaman Jameika Hoskins made two free JBSA-Lackland Public Affairs throws that gave Navy a 65-64 lead late in the fourth quarter. U.S. Navy Petty Offi cer 2nd Class Christie Ayers When U.S. Army Spc. Vanessa Lamison hurriedly had an opportunity for a 3-point play by converting hurled a 3-point shot with less than 10 seconds to go, two free throws, but she missed both attempts, leading she prayed that it would go in. to Army having possession of the ball for Lamison’s If the shot went through, Lamison and the 3-point attempt. All-Army Women’s Basketball Team would clinch their Lt. Col. William Johnson, Army head coach, was re- second consecutive Armed Forces Women’s Basketball lieved Lamison’s shot went in the basket. Championship. “We had a little luck on our side,” he said. “We Lamison’s 3-pointer sealed a 67-65 victory over deserved the championship because we played hard the All-Navy Women’s Basketball Team July 7 at the The All-Army Women’s Basketball Team vaults on U.S. Army all tournament. I knew the fi nale was going to be a Chaparral Fitness Center. The team blazed through the Spc. Vanessa Lamison after her 3-pointer clinched a 67-65 dog fi ght because Tonya Strabridge, Navy head coach, Armed Forces Women’s Basketball Tournament with a victory over the All-Navy Women’s Basketball Team for the was my assistant coach on the Armed Forces women’s 7-0 undefeated record. Army’s second consecutive Armed Forces Women’s Basketball basketball team. So, she knew my plays and had her “We worked hard for (the championship) and feel Championship July 7 at the Chaparral Fitness Center. team ready.” that we deserved it,” said Lamison, who scored a team- As a result of the victory, Johnson was selected the high 19 points. “The gold wasn’t handed to us and it round- robin tournament. Armed Forces women’s basketball head coach as the wasn’t easy.” The Navy team whom Army beat twice by an team competes against international military service En route to the fi nals, the All-Army Women’s team average of 29 points, was determined to be a road- basketball teams in the Conseil International du Sport beat fellow armed services teams by an average of block in it's opponents’ undefeated aspirations in the Militaire World Women’s Basketball Championship 40.8 points a game during the week-long double championship game. July 23-30 at Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Sta Sgt. Johnny Chavez Tech. Sgt. Daniel Jones Airman 1st Class Unit: 324th Training Squadron Unit: 66th Training Squadron, Brian Copeland Duty title: Military training instructor Detachment 3 Unit: 502nd Communications Time in service: 8 years Duty title: NCO in charge of survival, Squadron Hometown: Portland, Ore. evasion, resistance and escape Duty title: Client systems technician specialist training Time in service: 2 years, 5 months “As an experienced military instructor, Staff Sgt. Johnny Chavez Hometown: Jacksonville, Fla. has a vital role in mentoring, developing and training newly certifi ed Time in service: 10 years Hometown: Nacogdoches, Texas MTIs assigned to 324th Training Squadron, ensuring mission capable “Airman 1st Class Brian Copeland is an inspiration to other instructors. Also, through his passionate desire to master his craft and client systems technicians. In his short time in the Air Force, he jumped contribute to the shaping of the Air Force future, he was selected to train “Like Battlefi eld Airmen career fi elds, the survival, evasion, resistance and escape career fi eld has a screening course. The at the chance to soak in more knowledge and skills that vastly help future offi cers through the cadet program. Additionally, his attention our mission. His leadership skills were proven when tasked to assist to detail and service before self were vital to the creation of a tracking career fi eld specializes in survival and Code of Conduct training focused around “Returning with Honor” for military members and Tech. Sgt. during Joint Base San Antonio information technology project involving system that increased accountability and support among instructors upgrading fi ve hundred systems. In addition, this sharp Airman took and peers in only 30 days. The implementation of the tracker allowed Daniel Jones’s dedication is integral in ensuring the right Airmen are selected to progress to Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., for continua- the time to learn technical skills during off-duty time, helping him excel for a reliable method to rate instructor performance assessments of pri- above his peers. As one of the great assets for our squadron, Copeland mary job duties and core profi ciencies, which ultimately ensured more tion of their training. This dedication has been evident in his continued improvement of all the training, to include physical conditioning does not shy away from diffi cult or time consuming tasks, in turn gaining than 1,200 basic trainees met training objectives to graduate. Chavez more experience and skill for his craft. ” continues to separate himself as a leader and innovator among peers. upgrades and fi eld training curriculum updates, all while maintaining Dean’s List status. Jones goes beyond observation and instruction by He recently completed his second Community College of the Air Force – Master Sgt. Sean Frugé degree in education and management while pursuing a bachelor of arts integrating the candidates with a new offi ce and their environment. ” 502nd Installation Support Group fi rst sergeant degree in business administration. His dedication and professionalism makes him truly Diamond Sharp.” – Master Sgt. Nicholas T. Wentworth 66th TRS, Detachment 3 additional duty fi rst sergeant – Master Sgt. Tammanica Muse 324th TRS fi rst sergeant