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

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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

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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 process. 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 leadership 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 services. 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 improving 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. from Egypt will be part of the exhibits able, and it provides more protec- He also said the M50’s twin canis- and displays. For details, contact Milissa tion than the MCU-2AP masks, said ters help lower breathing resistance Stewart at 210-671-2818. Rob Perales, 802nd LRS IPE section while improving fi ltration to cope with chief. increasing demands. AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE KICKOFF “The M50 features a number of im- “The dual canister also provides The opening ceremony for Joint Base provements and replaces the current better rifl e sighting whether the rifl e- San Antonio-Lackland African American MCU2 series mask used by deploying man is left or right-handed,” Perales Heritage Month activities is Feb. 1, 3 p.m., service members,” said Perales. said. in the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical “It provides a 50 percent perfor- In addition to a user-friendly drink- Center auditorium. The guest speaker is mance improvement over the MCU- ing system, Perales said an improved Col. Yolanda D. Bledsoe, 56th Medical 2AP series protective masks in areas mask-accessory carrier can be used Group commander, Luke Air Force Base, such as breathing resistance, weight, to carry all individual chemical, bio- Ariz. For details, call 210-292-5460. fi eld of view, comfort, and protection,” logical, radiological and nuclear self OUT: MCU-2AP he added. defense equipment. PAGE 4 TALESPINNER JANUARY 13, 2012 Caldwell commands U.S. Army North Former U.S. Army Combined Arms Center commanding general takes charge Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell IV as- Command and General Staff Operation Restore/Uphold sumed command of U.S. Army North College and 17 other schools, Democracy; assistant chief in a ceremony Thursday at the historic centers, and training pro- of staff for operations, Quadrangle on Joint Base San Antonio- grams located through- 3rd Brigade, 82nd Air- Fort Sam Houston. out the United States. borne Division during The event was hosted by Gen. Charles His prior deploy- Operations Desert H. Jacoby Jr., commanding general of ments and assign- Shield and Desert U.S. Northern Command and the North ments include serving Storm; and chief of American Aerospace Defense Com- as deputy chief of staff plans for the 82nd mand. Caldwell comes to JBSA-FSH for Strategic Effects Airborne Division from Fort Leavenworth, Kan., where and spokesperson for during Operation Just he held several positions. the Multi-National Force Cause in Panama. While at Fort Leavenworth, the gen- – Iraq, commanding gener- Caldwell graduated eral was commanding general of U.S. al of the 82nd Airborne Divi- from the U.S. Military Acad- Army Combined Arms Center and Fort sion; senior military assistant to emy at West Point in 1976. He Leavenworth; commandant of U.S. the deputy secretary of defense; deputy earned masters degrees from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff Col- director for operations for the United Naval Postgraduate School and from lege; deputy commanding general for States Pacifi c Command; assistant divi- the School for Advanced Military Stud- Combined Arms, U. S. Training and sion commander, 25th Infantry Division; ies at the U.S. Army Command and Doctrine Command; and director of the executive assistant to the Chairman of General Staff College. Joint Center for International Security the Joint Chiefs of Staff; commander, The general also attended the John Force Assistance. 1st Brigade, 10th Mountain Division; a F. Kennedy School of Government, Har- The U.S. Army Combined Arms Cen- White House Fellow, the White House; vard University as a Senior Service Col- Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell IV ter is the command that oversees the politico-military offi cer in Haiti during lege Fellow. PAGE 6 TALESPINNER JANUARY 13, 2012 Base tax center sets hours, wants to help you prepare

The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Tax Center active-duty service members and their families. Tax will provide free tax preparation and e-fi ling of both consultation is available by phone. Taxpayers who federal and state income tax returns for active duty, prefer to self-prepare and fi le their tax returns by Reserve, National Guard, retired military, and their mail may order forms from the IRS web site at www. family members starting Jan. 23. irs.gov/. New Internal Revenue Service policies require that Look for additional information in future editions of all tax returns be completed in one appointment, and the Talespinner. In the meantime, here are some tips tax returns cannot be completed without meeting the to help prepare for the upcoming tax season: following requirements: For those deploying, it may be helpful to designate • Each taxpayer must bring all relevant tax docu- someone to represent you on a federal tax matter. ments during the visit. To do this, fi ll out and sign IRS Form 2848, Power • Each taxpayer must be present to sign or have of Attorney and Declaration of Representative, and previously executed a power of attorney for someone provide it to the person you want to fi le your taxes. to sign on their behalf. This IRS form does not require a notary. Only certain • Each taxpayer must bring a social security card individuals may be designated as your representative. and offi cial photo ID. Examples include, but are not limited to, immedi- “Failure to bring any of these items to your tax ap- ate family members, attorneys and certifi ed public pointment will result in us not being able to process accountants. Forms can be downloaded at www.irs. your tax return at that time,” said Capt. R. Seth Higgs, gov/. onsite offi cer in charge, JBSA-Lackland Tax Center. For U.S. Armed Forces personnel serving in a com- Due to limited resources and manning, a second bat zone, the IRS automatically extends the deadline follow-up appointment will be given lower scheduling for fi ling tax returns, paying taxes, fi ling a claim for priority than new, fi rst-time appointments, he said. a refund, and taking other actions related to federal A few necessary tax documents, including W-2s, income tax. will not be available to most taxpayers until after The IRS also extends the deadline for those de- the tax center opens. W-2s for active-duty Air Force, ployed overseas, away from their permanent duty Army, and Navy will not be available until Jan. 23, station, in support of operations in a qualifi ed haz- and Travel/Miscellaneous W-2s will not be available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center will be closed on ardous duty area but outside the qualifi ed hazardous until Jan. 31. Important tax documents from non-De- Fridays and federal holidays. duty area. partment of Defense sources, such as Mortgage Inter- Appointments are required, except for basic train- The deadline for fi ling returns, making payments or est 1098s and 1099-INTs or 1099-DIVs from personal ees and technical school students, who may be seen taking any other action with the IRS is extended for banks may be released later in the year. on a walk-in basis. Appointments will be accepted at least 180 days after the last day of the qualifying Most of tax documents from the Defense Finance starting Tuesday. Call the tax center at 210-671-1001 combat zone service, or the last day of any continu- and Accounting Service, to include Annuitant 1099-R, to schedule an appointment. ous qualifi ed hospitalization for injury from service Retiree 1099-R, Civilian W-2, Reserve Component W-2 In addition to the tax center, most units and or- in the combat zone. and Savings Deposit Program 1099-INT, are currently ganizations will have at least one IRS-trained Unit Members may qualify for a deferral of taxes owed available online at myPay, or will be made available Tax Advisor ready to assist with income tax returns. if they can show that their ability to pay taxes was prior to the opening of the tax center. All UTAs receive comprehensive training and have affected by their military service. “Please consider what documents you will need, successfully completed a number of examinations to The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) pro- perhaps by reviewing your tax submissions from last become certifi ed tax advisors. UTAs have reference vides this benefi t. However, the deferral is not auto- year, and be sure you have everything before schedul- materials and forms for processing returns. matic. A taxpayer must apply for it. When applying, ing an appointment. Again, we cannot complete your Active-duty members are strongly encouraged to the taxpayer must show how the military service af- tax return without all relevant tax documents,” said seek assistance from their UTA before visiting the fected the taxpayer’s ability to pay. A taxpayer must Higgs. tax center. A list of base UTAs for tax year 2011 will also have received a notice of tax due or have an The JBSA-Lackland Tax Center will be located at be published in the 802nd Force Support Squadron installment agreement with the IRS before applying 37th Training Wing headquarters, 1701 Kenly Ave., bulletin on Tuesday. for the deferral. The deferral does not extend the Bldg. 2484, Room 041, in the basement. The facility Taxpayers who prefer to self-prepare and fi le their deadline for fi ling any tax returns. is located across the street from the Gateway Club. tax returns electronically may do so online by visiting (Courtesy, 802nd Mission Support Group, Judge Operating hours will be Monday through Thursday www.militaryonesource.com/. This service is free to Advocate Offi ce) JANUARY 13, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 7 AF off ering 2nd round of voluntary early retirement, separation pay WASHINGTON (AFNS) – The Air Force began offering a second round “We are working to balance of voluntary early retirement authority mission needs while taking and voluntary separation incentive pay care to minimize the effect on Monday. The move is part of the Air Force’s continuing effort to meet the our current permanent civilian Department of Defense requirement to workforce and their families.” maintain civilian funding at fi scal 2010 levels. – Maj. Gen. Sharon Dunbar “The Air Force recognizes the in- Force management policy director valuable contributions of our civilian workforce, but also recognizes the fi s- management measures, to include ci- cal constraints under which the Depart- vilian hiring controls, where required, ment of Defense and the government as with the goal of avoiding involuntary a whole are operating,” said Maj. Gen. measures for our current permanent Sharon Dunbar, the director of force workforce,” Dunbar said. management policy. “We are working In August, the Air Force instituted a to balance mission needs while taking 90-day hiring freeze that was lifted as care to minimize the effect on our cur- an Air Force-wide control Dec. 16. Hir- rent permanent civilian workforce and ing controls remain in effect in some their families.” areas and vary by major command, The fi rst round of VERA/VSIP was depending on current major command used as a voluntary means to reduce ci- strength relative to approved funding vilian workforce levels, enabling strate- levels. gic rebalancing efforts. As the Air Force Of the positions already identifi ed for continues its fi scal 2012 civilian work- elimination, many were vacant, and the force restructure, round two of VERA/ freeze created additional vacancies. By VSIP will be used to further realign and lifting the Air Force-wide freeze, MAJ- rebalance the civilian force. COM managers and hiring offi cials will Civilian employees will receive VERA/ be able to hire personnel into vacant VSIP eligibility surveys from their per- positions that remain to support the sonnel managers in January and ap- future Air Force mission. For any in- plications are due Feb. 3 or an earlier formation about civilian employment, date established by local authorities. voluntary separation programs and Applicants approved for this round of other personnel issues, visit the secure VERA/VSIP will need to separate on or Air Force Personnel Service website at before April 30. https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil. “We are pursuing all available force (Courtesy, Air Force Print News) PAGE 8 TALESPINNER JANUARY 13, 2012 Financial institutions donate to Fisher House The Armed Forces Financial Network, in partnership with fi nancial institutions at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, presented 100 $50 “Thank You” cards to the Lackland Fisher House Jan. 6. The cards will be distributed to military families staying at the Fisher House in 2012. The gift cards can be used at any of the 1.3 million locations worldwide accepting AFFN payments, including Defense Commissary Agency and Army and Air Force Exchange Service facilities. Representatives from the Air Force Federal Credit Union, Security Service Federal Credit Union and Broadway Bank gave the cards, with a total value of $5,000, to Maj. Gen. By- ron Hepburn, 59th Medical Wing commander and director of the San Antonio Military Health System; Capt. Leria Diaz, 802nd Finan- cial Analysis Flight commander; and Dwayne F. Hopkins, Fisher House executive director. The Lackland AFB Fisher House is a home- away-from-home for families of seriously ill or Courtesy photo injured service members receiving treatment Capt. Leria Diaz, 802nd Financial Analysis Flight commander, Dwayne F. Hopkins, Fisher House executive director, and Maj. Gen. at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center. Byron Hepburn, 59th Medical Wing commander, accept 100 $50 gift cards from Bob Glenn, Air Force Credit Union, Arnette Willis, For more details, visit www.fi sherhouseinc. Broadway Bank, and Ethel Harris, Security Service Federal Credit Union Jan. 6, 2012, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The cards org. were donated to Fisher House families by the fi nancial institutions in partnership with the Armed Forces Financial Network. JANUARY 13, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 9 Commissary surcharge benefi ts patrons By Courtney Rogers unlike retail stores that mark up their Defense Commissary Agency prices to account for their operational costs and profi t, commissaries are re- FORT LEE, Va. – When military ser- quired by law to sell at cost to deliver vice members shop their commissary, the best possible prices to customers. they have the opportunity to save a sub- Although customers must pay the 5 stantial amount of money, while contrib- percent surcharge in addition to the uting to the improvement of the com- commissary’s at-cost pricing, the good missary system. For almost 60 years, news is that by regularly shopping at Congress has required commissaries the commissary, they can still expect to to collect a surcharge on purchases to save an average of 30 percent or more make them more self-sustaining. compared to commercial stores. “Every time our customers shop at “Both the surcharge applied at com- the commissary, they are not only sav- missaries and taxes at retail stores are ing money because we sell at cost, but included in our savings calculations to they are also taking care of their own,” show how much customers actually said Joseph H. Jeu, DeCA director and save at the register,” said Greg Kochu- CEO. “Their purchases help improve ba, special projects chief for DeCA’s commissary facilities for their brothers sales directorate. “However, it’s impor- and sisters in uniform.” tant to note that the surcharge is not a The surcharge, which has been set tax; every penny of that money remains at 5 percent for more than 28 years, in the commissary system to improve is used to build replacement stores, our facilities.” renovate and repair existing stores, and The surcharge is assessed on the purchase equipment such as freezers full value of each customer’s purchase and cash registers. These funds help at the register before coupons are de- maintain and modernize stores at a ducted, as required by Congress. That’s reduced cost to taxpayers; by law, they because coupons are not a discount, but cannot be used for any other purpose. a method of payment that’s equivalent The surcharge is necessary because, to cash. PAGE 10 TALESPINNER JANUARY 13, 2012 Annual technology expo set for Jan. 23 The annual Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Technology Exposition, hosted by the 802nd Communications Squad- ron, takes place Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gateway Club. Everyone with a valid government ID card is invited to attend the free event. The Expo will have more than 20 exhibits featuring the latest in emerging mission focused technologies. Visit www. federalevents.com to view the most current list of registered exhibitors. People can pre-register online for the event. Pre-registration offers several benefi ts, including having to avoid long lines at check-in, receiving an email reminder the day before the expo, and an online feedback option for visitors. To pre-register, visit www.federalevents.com, click on the “Lackland AFB” link and select the “Pre-Register” button. Refreshments will be served and giveaways offered while supplies last.

Edwards Aquifer Level Conservation–Stage I in feet above sea level Drought Management Joint Base San Antonio military CURRENT LEVEL = 652.8' installations have reverted back to Stage I water restrictions. Normal - above 660’ The decision is based on current water levels at the J-17 well, which Stage I - 660’ have remained over 650 feet for more Stage II - 650’ than 30 consecutive days. Stage III - 642’ The J-17 well level as of Jan. 5 was 652.7 feet. Stage IV - 640.5’ Stage 1 water restrictions at all Stage V - 637’ JBSA installations allow for night wa- tering between the hours of 8 p.m. and 10 a.m. Residents can now plant new For water restrictions, visit www.502abw.af.mil sod. JANUARY 13, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 11

2012 AETC Symposium Bus Schedule Shuttle service to and from the 2012 Air Education and Training Command Symposium at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center is available at all Joint Base San Antonio military installations.

JBSA-Lackland (Gateway Club) Today – 6:30 a.m. and 7 a.m. to HBGCC; returns at 2:30 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.

JBSA-Randolph (BX-tra Parking Lot) Today – 6:30 a.m. and 7 a.m. to HBGCC; returns at 2:30 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston (Jimmy Brought Fitness Center) Today – Departs at 6:45 a.m.; returns at 2:30 p.m.

AETC Banquet (Grand Hyatt) Today 5:30 p.m. – Depart JBSA-Fort Sam Houston from Jimmy Brought Fitness Center 5:30 p.m. – Depart JBSA-Randolph from BX-tra parking lot 5:30 p.m. – Depart JBSA-Lackland from Gateway Club 10:15 p.m. – All buses depart Grand Hyatt and return to respective bases. PAGE 12 TALESPINNER JANUARY 13, 2012

Photo by Senior Airman Jeffrey Schultze Airmen from the 332nd Expeditionary Medical Group carry a stretcher below the Hero’s Highway ﬂ ag at Balad Air Base. JANUARY 13, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 13

By Matthew Scales British forces launched an attack upon would be returning home soon. Finally, on Sept. 1, 2011, the fourth 59th Medical Wing Historian Fort McHenry in Baltimore during the With this idea in mind, Hayes asked and fi nal Hero’s Highway fl ag was re- War of 1812. his parents to help him fi nd a suitable tired in a ceremony held by members When he looked towards the Ameri- fl ag. After a week of searching, his of the 332nd EMDG. tht medical can fort the next morning and saw the family found a fl ag that a fl ag company The tent that had housed the fl ags wingw leaders fl ag of his country still fl ying as it had agreed to donate to the hospital. This for more than four years and had conductedc a the night before, he was inspired to fi rst “Hero’s Highway” fl ag was put in seen countless service members pass ceremonc y at write a poem which later became the place on Nov. 28, 2006. through it for almost seven years was National Anthem of the United States. Since the fi rst fl ag had been used also taken down. WilfordW Hall In June 2006, Capt. Scott Miller, Mas- before arriving in Iraq, 332nd EMDG The fourth fl ag and the tent will AmbulatoryA ter Sgt. Brian Briggs, and Staff Sgt. Wil- leadership purchased a second fl ag be displayed at the Aviation Museum, Surgical Center Jan. 5, offi - liam Murphy, members of the 332nd that replaced the fi rst one on Jan. 22, Robins AFB, Ga. cially bringing home to rest Expeditionary Medical Group at Balad 2007. In 1814, Francis Scott Key awoke to Air Base, Iraq, decided to name a tent- The fi rst fl ag is now on display at see the Stars and Stripes fl ying proudly one of four U.S. Flags that wel- covered area at the hospital there. the Aeromedical Staging Facility at An- over Fort McHenry, Md. The sight gave comed the wounded through The area had been used since No- drews Air Force Base, Md. him hope. the Hero’s Highway and to the vember 2004 to shelter wounded ser- In January 2008, the 332nd EMDG Almost 200 years later, others are Air Force theatre hospital in vice members as they arrived at and replaced the American fl ag again. The reassured by the U.S. Flag. Balad Air Base, Iraq. departed from the Air Force theater group mounted this third fl ag on the American Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen hospital. hospital tent’s ceiling. and Marines are comforted, as Key They named the area “Hero’s High- The fl ag was donated by cadets from was, following hard fought battles. And the Star-Spangled Banner in tri- way” to honor the remarkable individ- the Marion Military Institute in Mari- They’ve seen the “Star Spangled umph shall wave uals they were treating every day. on, Ala., and was delivered to Iraq by Banner” continue to wave as they’ve O’er the land of the free and the Five months later, Maj. Richard country music singer Darryl Worley. left the joint theater hospital at Balad home of the brave! Hayes, offi cer-in-charge of the 332nd The second fl ag was folded, placed AB. These words, the fi nal two lines of EMDG patient administration division, in a shadow box, and displayed at the They’ve returned to the country the last verse of our National Anthem, decided to add an American fl ag to entrance of the hospital in Balad until where, because of their sacrifi ces and were penned by Francis Scott Key after Hero’s Highway. it was shipped to Wilford Hall, arriving those of their fellow service members, a long night of Battle. Hayes’ responsibilities included the here on July 25, 2011. they can once again be in the “land of On the night of Sept. 13, 1814, Key management of medical evacuation The third fl ag will go on display at the free and the home of the brave.” was detained aboard the British ship operations. the Defense Health Headquarters in HMS Minden where he watched as While working in this capacity, he Arlington, Va. This third fl ag holds the felt the presence of the American fl ag signifi cance of being the last fl ag to be would reassure American Soldiers, displayed at the Air Force Theater Hos- Sailors, Airmen and Marines that they pital in Balad during Operation Iraqi were in good hands, and that they Freedom.

Photo by Senior Airman Marianne Lane Members of the 332nd Expeditionary Medical Group Color Guard prepare to fold the U.S. Flag at Hero’s Highway Sept. 1, 2010 at Balad Air Base, Iraq. The 20-by-30-foot ﬂ ag serves as a visual assurance for wounded American, Iraqi and coalition service members as they enter the hospital. PAGE 14 TALESPINNER JANUARY 13, 2012 BMT HONORS Congratulations to the Kelvin Rodriguez Cory Irvin Jessica Sisson Anthony Rivera, 320th following 82 Airmen for Joshua Smith Barrett Kopel Lindsay Tow TRS, Flight 091 being selected as honor Napel Ten Dustin Neu 326th Training Squadron Thomas Foster, 331st graduates among 830 Air Flight 094 Cody Opfar Flight 085 TRS, Flight 089 Force basic military train- Eric Barahona Shawn Parks Jeremy Allen Nathanial Bennett, 326th ees graduating today: Paul Basirico Steven Scott Taylor Castleberry TRS, Flight 096 Benjamin Koedel Zachariah Smock Jeremy Chapin Clifton Fallin, 321st Jaime Luna Jr. Blake Townsend Daniel Kelly TRS, Flight 083 320th Training Squadron Joseph McArthur Keith Wuetig Flight 095 Female Airmen Flight 091 Joshua McDonald 323rd Training Squadron Kevin May Sarah Evitt, 323rd Jacob Bradley Jonathan Perry Flight 097 Cory Prater TRS, Flight 098 Nicholas Chamberlain Gabriel Reed Nathan Busk Flight 096 Chyann Fairbanks, 320th David Fant Guy Self Eric Cozzone Daniel Bellerive TRS, Flight 092 Daniel Sawyer William Wortham Jeremy Forgue James Hamilton Yvonne Maheu, 321st Flight 092 322nd Training Squadron Joshua Franke Bryan Wynkoop TRS, Flight 084 Kristina Bristol Flight 087 Cody Garcia 331st Training Squadron Michelle Thornton, 320th Kayla Porter Bryan Birkner Benjamin Jones Flight 089 TRS, Flight 092 Jessica Sydnor Brett Bradford Homer Miller Nicholas Fralick Male Flights Carrie Woodside Alexander Bray John Moore Seth Groves 326th TRS, Flight 096 321st Training Squadron James Brown Scot Morgan Tyler Hoover 323rd TRS, Flight 097 Flight 083 Mikal Cole George Pinyerd III Flight 090 320th TRS, Flight 091 Graham Craft Allan Johnson Timothy Raley Matthew Dolan Female Flights Adrian Daniels Kyle Kidwell Kenneth Stricker Jacob Nelson 323rd TRS, Flight 098 Flight 084 Joseph Stirn Benjamin Thomas Scott Young 321st TRS, Flight 084 Breyana Anderson Flight 088 Anthony Varela Top BMT Airman 320th TRS, Flight 092 Janice Henderson Matthew Glowacky Flight 098 Joseph Stirn, 322nd Top Academic Flights Flight 093 Joseph Grieser Amanda Chom TRS, Flight 087 321st TRS, Flight 094 Grayson Goodman Justin Heaton Sarah Evitt Most Physically Fit 323rd TRS, Flight 097 Charles Greene Connor Hollingshead Kara Kauffman Male Airmen 322nd TRS, Flight 088 JANUARY 13, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 15 PAGE 16 TALESPINNER JANUARY 13, 2012

Astronaut applications due Jan. 27 By Debbie Gildea In addition to the right degree, Pe- Air Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public terson said, members must have at Affairs least three years after degree comple- tion of progressively responsible, pro- Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, fessional experience or a minimum of Texas – Air Force members interested 1,000 hours as pilot-in-command of a in astronaut duty can submit an appli- jet aircraft. Advanced degrees are de- cation to NASA, via the USAJobs web sirable, but experience may be par- site through Jan. 27, Air Force Per- tially substituted, he explained. sonnel Center offi cials announced. Applicants must also have a current “Applicants who submit an ap- fl ying class II physical completed on plication through the USAJobs site or after Aug. 31, 2011, be between must also do a separate application 62 and 75 inches tall, have vision cor- for the Air Force nomination board,” rectable to 20/20 in each eye, hearing PROTECT THE said Howard Peterson, AFPC special within ISO standards, and blood pres- fl ying programs section. “Submitting sure of no more than 140/90. NETWORK an application through USAJobs also Applicants selected for the candi- requires members have a USAJobs ac- date positions will enter a two-year count and a resume on fi le.” training and education program, Pe- The following removable To be eligible, members must be ac- terson said. After the two years, train- tive duty offi cers or enlisted, be U.S. ees who are selected for the astronaut flash media are citizens, and have earned a bachelor’s program will serve a fi ve-year tour unauthorized on all DoD degree or graduated from an accred- with NASA. ited institution in engineering, math- For information on the NASA pro- information systems: ematics, biological science, or physi- gram and openings, go to www.usa- • memory sticks cal science. jobs.gov and search for NASA. For “The quality of academic prepara- more information about the Air Force • thumb drives tion is critical,” said Peterson. “Astro- Astronaut Nomination program and • camera memory cards naut candidates are challenged intel- for instructions to complete and sub- lectually and physically, so applicants mit an application, go to the Air Force must ensure they are prepared for the Personnel Services website at https:// challenge.” gum-crm.csd.disa.mil. JANUARY 13, 2012 TALESPINNER communit y PAGE 17

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Airman military organizations will be avail- or Tech. Sgt. Ethel Willard-Crews at supply-related questions, con- LOCAL BRIEFS and Family Readiness Center. able to discuss scholarship opportu- 210-671-9329 or 210-722-3559. cerns, complaints, Zero Overpricing Military and family law attor- nities for high school seniors. Program and Defense Reutilization MLK COMMEMORATION SERVICE neys from the Offi ce of the Attorney For details, call 210-671-3610. 802ND LRS SUPPLY TRAINING and Marketing Offi ce transactions. A Martin Luther King Jr. com- General of Texas will be available The 802nd Logistics Readiness You can reach customer service at memoration service is Sunday, 12:30 to discuss common questions and CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION Squadron’s Equipment Accountability 210-671-2575/3611/3801, 925- p.m., at Freedom Chapel. concerns regarding paternity, child The Asian American Pacifi c Is- Element will conduct three customer 1490/1049/1048, or via email at Dr. Howard Anderson, former support and parenting time. lander Heritage Committee will host supply training classes Wednesday 802lrs.customerservice@lackland. San Antonio chapter president of For details, call 210-671-5741. a Chinese new year celebration Jan. in Bldg. 5160, second fl oor confer- af.mil. the NAACP, is the guest speaker 27, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the BMT ence room. The classes are Block with music by the Joint Base San AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM Reception Center, Bldg. 7246. I General Supply Training, 8 a.m.; AACA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS Antonio-Lackland combined choirs. The Lackland Retiree Activities Block II Bench Stock Training, 8:45 African American Cultural As- Offi ce is sponsoring a safe driver TRAVELING VIETNAM VETERANS WALL a.m.; and Block III Equipment sociation scholarship applications STEWART STREET ROAD CLOSURE program by the American Association The traveling Vietnam Veterans Custodian Supplemental/Refresher are available at the Joint Base Traffi c will be disrupted on of Retired Persons (AARP) Jan. 21, 9 Memorial Wall will be at the Air Training, 9:30 a.m. Contact Ray Hol- San Antonio-Lackland Library, the Stewart Street Monday through a.m. to 1 p.m., at Freedom Chapel. Force Security Forces Museum Jan. land or Bethany Cuevas at 210-925- JBSA-Lackland Youth Center, or Wednesday for striping and the Participants will receive a certifi - 31 through Feb. 2. 1001/2514 to register. from AACA members. Dependents of installation of a new concrete curb. cate for completing the class, which military active duty, Guard, Reserve, Portions of Stewart Street, located on makes them eligible for a possible GOSPEL CHOIR NEEDS SINGERS SAFETALK CLASS SCHEDULED Department of Defense employees or the basic training side of Joint Base reduction in their automobile insur- The 2012 Joint Base San Antonio- A SafeTALK training class is Jan. DOD contractors who are graduating San Antonio-Lackland, will reopen ance premium. The course is good Lackland African American Heritage 26, 1-4:30 p.m., at Freedom Chapel. high school seniors can apply. The in sections from George to Carswell for three years. Cost is $12 for AARP Committee needs singers of all ages The class teaches Airmen to recog- application includes writing a 600- avenues as work is completed. members with their membership for its annual gospel choir. The choir nize suicide warning signs. 800 word essay on “Black Women in Tenants in Bldg. 5616 will have card and $14 for non-members. will perform Feb. 4 at the Gateway Pre-registration is required. To American History and Culture.” to park in alternate areas adjacent For details, call 210-671-2728. Chapel. Active duty or retired military register, call 210-671-4208 or email Scholarship packages must be to the building as spaces become members from any branch, civilians [email protected]. mailed to the African American available. ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FAIR and dependents are eligible to Cultural Association, c/o Shirley The Joint Base San Antonio- participate. Rehearsals are tonight, 802ND LRS CUSTOMER SERVICE Jones, 1655 Selfridge Ave., Bldg. PARENTING ORDER LEGAL CLINIC Lackland library will host the third Monday, Jan. 13, Jan. 20, Jan. 23, The 802nd Logistics Readi- 5450, Lackland AFB, TX 78236. The A free parenting order legal clinic annual scholarship fair Jan. 21, 3-5 Jan. 30 and Feb. 3. For information, ness Squadron Customer Service application deadline is Feb. 1, 1 for military parents Wednesday, p.m. Representatives from various call Shirley Jones at 210-671-1750 is your primary focal point for all p.m. For details, call 671-1756.

CHAPEL SERVICES KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES Christian Seventh-Day Adventist Friday: Eckankar Air Force Aid Society 671-3722 Catholic Service, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Jummah Prayer, 1:15 to 2:15 Every fi rst, third, fi fth Saturday: Monday-Friday: Sunday: p.m. Gateway Chapel Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722 Freedom Chapel Airmen Memorial Chapel Sunday: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Airman’s Attic 671-1780 Daily Eucharist, 11:30 a.m. Liturgical Service, 8 a.m. Religious Ed., 9-11 a.m. Baha'i Base Post Offi ce 671-1058 Freedom Chapel Every fi rst, third, fi fth Sunday: Bowling Center 671-2271 Saturday: Contemporary Service, Jewish Gateway Chapel DEERS 800-538-9552 Freedom Chapel 9:30 a.m. Friday: 11 a.m. to noon Exceptional Family Member Program 671-3722 Eucharist, 5:30 p.m. Gospel Service, Airmen Memorial Chapel Family Child Care 671-3376 Reconciliation after Eucharist 12:30 p.m. Sabbath Eve Service, FOR MORE DETAILS, Legal Offi ce 671-3362 Children’s Church provided 4 p.m. Library 671-3610 Sunday: Religious Ed., 11 a.m. Sunday: CONTACT Medical Appointment Line 916-9900 Freedom Chapel Wednesday and Thursday: Religious Ed., 12:30 p.m. MPF ID Cards 671-6006 Religious Ed., 9 a.m. Bible Study, 6 p.m. Freedom Chapel Eucharist, 11 a.m. Wicca Outdoor Recreation 925-5532 Spanish Mass, 8 a.m. Sunday: 1st Wednesday: 671-4208 TRICARE Info 800-444-5445 Hope Chapel, Bldg. 10338 Freedom Chapel Room 8, Thrift Shop 671-3600 Orthodox The Church of Jesus Christ of San Antonio Military Open Sunday: Latter Day Saints Circle, 6 p.m. Gateway Chapel Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Clubwww .lacklandesc.org Airmen Memorial Chapel 8-10 a.m. 671-2911 Lackland Force Support Squadron www.lacklandfss.com Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. Buddist Lackland ISD www.lacklandisd.net Religious Ed., 10:45 a.m. Islamic Sunday: Protestant Friday: BMT Reception Center, Hope Chapel Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Clubwww .lacklandosc.org Saturday: Global Ministry Center, Bldg. 10 a.m. to noon. Lackland Public website www.lackland.af.mil 671-2941 Gateway Chapel 7452 My Air Force Life www.MyAirForceLife.com PAGE 18 TALESPINNER JANUARY 13, 2012

Monthly Meetings For more information, call 210- A class on writing an effective What’s Happening 671-3722. resume is Jan. 20, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., ENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB at the Airman and Family Readiness INVESTING FOR RETIREMENT Family Support Events The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the Center. For more information, call A seminar on “Investing for month at the Gateway Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, visit www. 210-671-3722. lacklandesc.org. Retirement” is Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness JAN. 23 OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB Center. FAMILY READINESS BRIEFING JAN. 13 JAN. 16 The Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the BMT FAMILY SEMINAR AFRC CLOSED For more information, call 210- A family readiness briefi ng for month. For meeting location information, visit www.lacklandosc.org. The Air Force Basic Military The Airman and Family Readiness 671-3722. deploying personnel is Jan. 23, MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Training Family Seminar is today, Center is closed Monday in obser- 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Airman and The Military Council of Catholic Women meets the fi rst Friday of the noon, in the BMT Reception Center, vance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL Family Readiness Center. The briefi ng month, 9:30 a.m., at Freedom Chapel. For more information, call 671-4208. Bldg. 7246. The Protestant Women of the is for personnel who are deploying, or The seminar provides information JAN. 17 Chapel group meets for Bible study are going on remote assignments or on the Air Force and its benefi ts AMVET REPRESENTATIVE On the web www.lacklandfss.com Thursday, 6 p.m., at Freedom Chapel. extended temporary deployments. to family members of graduating An American Veterans National For more information, call 210- For more information, call 210- Airmen. Service Offi cer is available to help Airman and Family Readiness Center. JAN. 19 671-4208. 671-3722. with disability claims Tuesday, 8 a.m. For more information, call 210- KEY SPOUSE TRAINING FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT SEMINAR to noon, at the Airman and Family 671-3722. Training for the Key Spouse Pro- JAN. 20 RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR A seminar on “How to Apply for Readiness Center. gram is Thursday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., BMT FAMILY SEMINAR A return and reunion seminar is Federal Employment” is today, 11 For more information about meet- PERFORMING ARTS GROUP MEETING at the Airman and Family Readiness The Air Force Basic Military Jan. 23, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the Air- a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Airman and ing with a disability claims offi cer, The Lackland Performing Arts Center. Training Family Seminar is Jan. 20, man and Family Readiness Center. Family Readiness Center. call 210-699-5087. Group meets Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., The Key Spouse Program is an noon, in the BMT Reception Center, The seminar is an informal forum The class teaches participants at Arnold Hall Community Center. Air Force readiness program sup- Bldg. 7246. for family members who wish to talk how to enhance the job-hunting JAN. 18 “Expressions,” an open microphone porting Airmen and their families The seminar provides information about their individual experiences process. FIRST DUTY STATION CLASS forum, follows the meeting from during deployments, separations on the Air Force and its benefi ts and the stress caused by deployment- For more information about the A mandatory offi cer’s fi rst duty 7-9 p.m. and emergencies by enhancing and to family members of graduating related separations. federal employment seminar, call station personal fi nance management For more details, call 210-671- encouraging communication between Airmen. For more information, call 210- 210-671-3722. class is Wednesday, 9-11 a.m., at the 2619 or 210-671-2352. units and families. RESUME WRITING CLASS 671-3722. JANUARY 13, 2012 TALESPINNER s por ts PAGE 19 UPCOMING ADAPTIVE FITNESS SPORTS CAMP The Air Force hosts the 2011 Stacey’s high-octane Adaptive Fitness and Sports Camp for wounded, ill, and injured Airmen Tuesday through Jan. 20 at Joint Base San Anto- nio military installations. offense leads to win Basketball, volleyball, golf, cycling and bowling events will be held at JBSA-Randolph. Prince makes five 3s in Eagles' win JBSA-Fort Sam Houston will host swimming events at the By Jose T. Garza III Jimmy Brought Fitness Center. Sports Editor For more details, contact Master Sgt. Elisha Abercrombie Stacey High School Eagles basket- at 210-395-7230. ball coach Mike Flores gave guard Hunter Price the green light to take open shots in the school’s 79-36 vic- 2012 LADY SOFTBALL TRYOUTS Lady Warhawks softball tory over the Charlotte Trojans Tues- tryouts are Jan. 21-22, noon to day. 3 p.m.; Jan. 24, 5-7 p.m.; Jan. Price went full speed, as he made 26, 5-7 p.m.; and Jan. 28-29, fi ve 3s, including three in the fi rst noon to 3 p.m.; at Field No. 3. quarter, to fi nish with 19 points. For more information, call “He’s our best shooter,” Flores Master Sgt. Salomon Vieyra at said. 210-925-9685. Price wasn’t the only Stacey player to contribute offensively, as Gerardo Salgado and Mikel Carpening had 14 FLAG FOOTBALL TRYOUTS Varsity fl ag football tryouts and 12 points, respectively. are Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m. While the offense was hot, the de- and Jan. 21, 12:30-2 p.m. Call fense wasn’t bad either, as the Eagles varsity coach Winsome Culley limited the Trojans to 18 fi rst-half at 210-671-9150 for details. points. Steals, blocked shots, and crowding the paint forced the Trojans to turn SCOREBOARD over the ball and, ultimately, fall be- BASKETBALL hind quickly. Division I W L “This was the best game we played 1.543rd Spt Sq ...... 4 0 all year,” Flores said. “We haven’t 2.FSS ...... 4 0 been hitting shots all year, but tonight, 3.Crypto Div ...... 2 1 somehow they were going in. I don’t 4.343rd TRS ...... 2 1 5.772nd ESS ...... 2 2 know why it happened.” 6 59th Dental Gp 2 2 The Eagles started off slow in the 7. Security Forces ...... 2 2 second half, as they missed three easy 8.59th Med LRS ...... 1 2 layups, and were scoreless for over 9.93rd IS ...... 1 2 three minutes in the third quarter. Eagles guard Dustin Hedrick, middle, shoots 10.737th TRG ...... 1 2 Salgado steered the offense back on from close range during Stacey’s win over 11.717th MI Bn ...... 0 3 12.433rd AFRC ...... 0 4 track with a layup to put his squad Charlotte Tuesday. up 49-23. Salgado then scored four Division II W L straight points in 12 seconds, one 1-3 in the district with the win. 1.37th TRSS ...... 5 0 bucket coming on an assist from Flores said the team hasn’t been 2.149th FW ...... 5 0 teammate Trevon Ruffi n. clicking like it was Tuesday because 3.COMM/ OSS ...... 3 1 In the fourth quarter, Salado scored the whole team hasn’t played together 4.D.L.I ...... 3 1 5.688th IOW ...... 2 2 another four points off turnovers to without some players being gone for 6.AFISRA ...... 2 3 expand Stacy’s point differential from the holidays. 7. 59th Med Ops Gp ...... 2 3 the Trojans to 65-36. For the Eagles to improve, they 8.668th ALIS...... 2 3 The Trojans didn’t score a fi eld goal have to work on its help defense, re- 9.JPPSO ...... 2 3 after the 4:56 mark. Price closed out bounding, and blocking. 10.453rd EWS ...... 1 3 the contest by scoring four straight Flores has faith his team can over- 11.NIOC/ Co H ...... 1 3 Photos by Robbin Cresswell 12.624th OC ...... 1 4 Stacey guard William Thompson attempts a layup in his points. The 79-36 fi nale was the larg- come their low record, but they have 13.341st TRS ...... 1 4 squad's 79-36 victory over Charlotte Tuesday. est lead. to take each game, “one game at a The Eagles improved to 4-15 and time,” he said. PAGE 20 TALESPINNER JANUARY 13, 2012 Defense key in Lady Warhawks 78-51 win Wisconsin foe held to 21 fi rst-half points Jose T. Garza III the Warhawks wasted no time scor- Sports Editor ing points, as Lekaya Williams scored a layup in 14 seconds to put her team One of Lady Warhawks coach Paul up 36-21. Francis Payton, who led Caviel’s pet peeves is turning the ball the team with 10 points, scored six over. straight points in just over a minute The Lady Warhawks did their best to keep up the momentum going. not to aggravate Caviel with turn- Caviel’s offensive philosophy is to overs in its 78-51 victory over Wis- push the ball, and if they don’t have consin-Washington County Jan. 5 to an open shot, bring it back and look improve to 13-2. for another opening. While Caviel’s pet peeve is costly While the Lady Warhawks incor- turnovers, as long as the team con- porated a zone defense for the fi rst trols the ball, everything is good. time, Caviel said the team could im- “If you’re going to turn the ball prove on its man-to-man coverage. over, take the shot before turning the “Most of the time, on a girls team, ball over,” he said. “My pet peeve is you’ve got one or two good players turning the ball over. I don’t care if that can really handle the ball,” he they miss a shot. It’s when they turn said. “When you lock down on other the ball over and don’t shoot the ball players, they are going to turn over is what I don’t like.” the ball. The Warhawks had a 34-21 lead “What we are trying to work on at the half. Defense was solid as they with man-to-man coverage is where held Wisconsin-Washington County our guards defend and not let the scoreless for four minutes. other team’s guards get to the bas- When the second half commenced, ket.” Photo by Robbin Cresswell Lady Warhawks player of the game: Guard Lekaya Williams, right, lays up the ball during the Lady Warhawks win over Washington-Wisconsin Francis Payton,10 points County Jan. 5. GRIDloc “The Tebow magic will be stopped this weekend, and hopefully San Fran- cisco can keep the lights on in the stadium for the game.”

–Tech Master Sgt. Payton Jose T. Garza III Joe Bela Dwayne Reed Steve Reichert Tech Master Sgt. Payton Barnett Barnett Talespinner Sports Editor Chief of Internal Communications Varsity Sports Director Fitness & Sports Director

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