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Our Flag Was Still There A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS • www.lackland.af.mil • V ol. 69 No. 2 • JANUARY 13, 2012 About face M50 replaces older protective mask, P3 OUR FLAG WAS STILL THERE Incoming U.S. Army North under new leadership, P4 Tax primer JBSA-Lackland Tax Center to begin free tax prep, e-fi ling, P6 VERA/VSIP 2nd round opens for civilians, P7 UCI Photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Doza Airmen deployed to the 332nd An American fl ag was mounted The second of four U.S. fl ags 52 Expeditionary Medical Group on the inner roof of the tent lead- to cover Hero’s Highway is now ... DAYS UNTIL rush a wounded patient down ing into the hospital so injured on display at Joint Base San JBSA-LACKLAND INSPECTION Hero’s Highway Jan. 22, 2007, service members can look up Antonio-Lackland’s Wilford Hall at the Air Force theater hospital, and know they are in an Ameri- Ambulatory Surgical Center. COUNTDOWN Balad Air Base, Iraq. can area. See U.S. FLAG P12 INSIDE | Commentary 2 News 3 BMT Honors 14 Community briefs 17 What’s Happening 18 Sports 19-20 PAGE 2 commentar y TALESPINNER JANUARY 13, 2012 Joint Base San Antonio Lackland Resiliency: A leadership issue Editorial Staff BRIG. GEN. THERESA C. CARTER, 6 things AF leaders can do to strengthen force COMMANDER OSCAR BALLADARES, By Chaplain (Col.) Steve Schaick DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS AF ISR Agency Chaplain JOE BELA, CHIEF, There is good reason for all the talk INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS 671-4111 about resiliency. Resilient people not only spring back from the curve balls of life, MANAGING EDITOR, VACANT but actually grow stronger in the pro- cess. Too often, when we look to grow MIKE JOSEPH, resiliency in the force, we turn only to SENIOR WRITER, 671-4357 our medical professionals and Chaplain JOSE GARZA, Corps for help. SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER, Though these are key players, re- 671-0478 siliency is fi rst and foremost a leader- ship issue. Nan Henderson, president of PATRICK DESMOND, Resiliency In Action, suggests there are DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-5049 six things leaders can do to dramatically affect both individual and organizational Offi ce: resiliency. With permission, we have 1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102 Lackland AFB, Texas taken these six principles and translated 78236-5103 them into operational terms. (210) 671-1786; GROW WINGMEN (fax) 671-2022 The “Wingman” idea is central to our Email: [email protected] Commander’s Action Line: Air Force culture. Wingmen take care [email protected]. of Wingmen and don’t tolerate careless Straight Talk: 671-6397 (NEWS) or reckless behaviors such as speeding, For advertising information: Prime Time Military Newspapers alcohol abuse, and dangerous stupidity. Ave E at Third Street People sometimes set out to do brainless San Antonio, Texas 78205 and dangerous things, not necessarily (210) 250-2519 (fax) 250-2570 with the intent to hurt themselves, but to see if anyone cares enough to stop them. Adapted from the Nan Henderson Wingmen stop stupid. “Resiliency Wheel” This newspaper is published by EXPECT EXCELLENCE Prime Time Military Newspapers, a private fi rm in no way connected with A second way leaders create a culture GROW UNIT COHESION feedback from others in determining the the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive writ- of resiliency is by setting high, but real- Connected people are more resilient clarity and consistency of your expecta- ten contract with Lackland AFB, Texas. This commercial enterprise Air Force istic expectations. Excellence is not only than isolated people. Facebook and Twit- tions. newspaper is an authorized publication one of our Air Force Core Values but ter build a lousy community. I recently DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS for members of the U.S. military ser- vices. Contents of the Talespinner are builds winning teams. learned of a squadron commander who Strained relationships and troubled not necessarily the offi cial views of, or Suicide attempts are dramatically bought his morale-challenged unit a marriages affect mission in incalculable endorsed by, the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, or the Depart- reduced in cities that celebrate a Super meat smoker. ways. If an Airman shows up distracted ment of the Air Force. Bowl win. Why? Everyone wants to be Now, about once a week, squadron and ineffective at work, chances are The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supple- on a winning team and winners practice members fi ll the smoker with slabs of there’s a relationship issue to blame. ments, does not constitute endorsement excellence. meat and take turns nursing the fi re. Nearly every suicide can be traced to by the Department of Defense, the De- partment of the Air Force or Prime Time ENCOURAGE SERVICE And at the appointed hour, Airmen gather a relationship failure. Military Newspapers, of the products or Those who practice generosity and around to stuff dinner rolls with smoked Good leaders partner with helping services advertised. Everything advertised in this pub- make positive contributions to others end brisket as the commander watches the agencies to fi nd ways to intentionally lication shall be made available for up contributing to their own resiliency. unity and resiliency of his unit grow. grow these skills. purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, na- We are wired for service. Something CLARIFY EXPECTATIONS Resiliency is the ability to spring tional origin, age, marital status, physi- deep within us longs to make a differ- Unclear expectations and vague re- back, learn from and maybe even grow cal handicap, political affi liation, or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, ence in the lives of others. Organize a quirements is a sure way to increase through adversity. user or patron. service day to a local orphanage, soup the stress of subordinates and diminish Helping agencies will no doubt provide Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public Affairs Offi ce kitchen or homeless shelter and watch resiliency. Good leaders seek not just to critical assistance to the commander, but of the 502nd Air Base Wing. All photos, your unit grow in its ability to take on be understood, but work hard at keep- resiliency is, fi rst and foremost, a leader- unless otherwise indicated, are U.S. Air Force photos. the mission with passion and courage. ing from being misunderstood. Seek ship issue. Deadline for submissions is noon Thursday the week prior to publication. JANUARY 13, 2012 TALESPINNER new s PAGE 3 Photo by Airman 1st Class Amber Jacobs NEWS IN BRIEF The M50 JSGPM features twin canisters AIRMEN VIE FOR TOPS IN BLUE SPOTS that lower breathing The Air Force Worldwide Talent Search resistance by 50 is this weekend at the Bob Hope Perform- percent while improv- ing Arts Center. Airmen throughout the Air ing fi ltration. Lighter Force will compete for a spot on the Tops than its predecessor, in Blue 2012 tour, including fi ve from Joint the MCU-2/P, the Base San Antonio-Lackland: Senior Airman M50 is constructed of Michael McAnderson, 690th Network Sup- superior rubber, has port Squadron; Airman 1st Class Lauren an improved drinking Lanza, 59th Medical Operations Group; Air- system and offers a man 1st Class Levon Harrison, 59th Dental 23-percent increase in Training Squadron; Airman 1st Class Cody fi eld of view. Bond, 59th Medical Support Squadron; and Airman 1st Class Nathan Tarbox, 453rd Electronic Warfare Squadron. The free shows are open to anyone with base access. Performances are today and Saturday, 7 p.m., and Sunday, 6 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior to show- time. For details, call 210-671-2619. ‘SNOW DAY’ COMES TO JBSA-LACKLAND Arnold Hall Community Center will host “Snow Day” at the Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland amphitheater Jan. 20. Snow will be trucked in for JBSA- Lackland Airmen and families to play on. JBSA-Lackland distributes M50 mask The free event is open to families from 4-6 p.m., and single Airmen from 6-8 p.m. New mask replaces MCU-2AP, designed to provide For details, call 210-671-2619. more protection, 50 percent better performance KELLY FIELD CLUB TO END WEEKDAY BUFFETS The Kelly Field Club becomes a special The 802nd Logistics Readiness The M50 mask allows more than 24 event facility Feb. 1 when weekday lunch Squadron Individual Protective Equip- hours of protection against chemical buffets end Jan. 31. ment section is now distributing the or biological agents and radioactive To reserve the Kelly Field Club for a pri- new M50 Joint Service general pur- particulate matter. vate party, retirement, wedding or offi cial pose mask. Perales said the M50 has a single function, contact Gateway Club catering at The new mask is being used in the lens that spans the width of the face 210-645-7034. fi eld by deploying service members for a wider fi eld of vision for rifl e from the Air Force, Army, Navy and sighting and fi ring. DLIELC INTERNATIONAL FEST Marines. For service members who wear The Defense Language Institute English Distribution of the new mask began eye classes, the inserts can be place Language Center’s International Fest IN: M50 JSGPM at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in directly inside the mask rather than is Feb. 1, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the early December. wrapped around the head and are Gateway Club. Music from Burkino Faso, The M50 mask is designed to be more manageable for those who need origami from Japan and papyrus scrolls lighter, compact, and more comfort- inserts.
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