A publication of the 502nd Air Base Wing – Joint Base

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH 66th Year • No. 42 • OCTOBER 19, 2012

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COMMENTARY ON THE COVER Nathan Hascall, a pre-school student at SERVICE BEFORE SELF the -Randolph Child Development Center, dons fi re fi ghters’ personal protective equipment Great leaders serve needs of others Oct. 9 during Fire Prevention Week at Randolph. For more coverage of the By Master Sgt. Bruce Harrison week-long observance, see page 6. 502nd Air Base Wing Photo by Benjamin Faske command chief executive assistant “It’s said that people don’t care how “The only real reason to be a much you know, until they know how leader is to add value to people, add value to yourself and know what much you care. This refl ects one of those around you value,” John Max- well, a leadership expert, speaker the best lessons I’ve learned – and author, said. These words also invest in people.” Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph express my personal philosophy on Editorial Staff effective leadership in the United Brig. Gen. Theresa C. Carter States Air Force. JBSA/502nd Air Base Wing Commander Twelve years ago, I began my mis- serves the needs of others. what people value are to be a great Todd G. White sion to fl y, fi ght and win. Thus far, Another demonstration, one I re- listener, learner and leader. I myself JBSA/502nd ABW Public Affairs Director I have been stationed at six differ- gard as leadership at its best, comes am learning to walk slowly through Marilyn C. Holliday ent bases and deployed three times. from a story about Gen. Dwight D. the crowd to be able to learn and JBSA-Randolph Public Affairs Chief During these years, I witnessed the Eisenhower. He would place string on understand who my Airmen are and Airman 1st Class Lincoln Korver loss of coworkers, some leaving the a table and say, “Pull the string and what’s important to them. Editor service and others their lives on it will follow wherever you wish, push It’s said that people don’t care how Robert Goetz Earth. At one point, I too considered it and it will go nowhere at all; it’s much you know, until they know how Alex Salinas separating from the service, but my just that way when it comes to lead- much you care. This refl ects one of Staff Writers drive, competitiveness and persever- ing people.” the best lessons I’ve learned – invest Maggie Armstrong ance would not allow me to. As a leader, it’s important to also add in people. To be a mentor and affect Graphic Designer My fi ght within wouldn’t let me value to yourself. For me, adding value someone’s life, you must get to a per- walk away from my career as a and growing as an NCO meant reading sonal level. It can and must happen leader who would infl uence our new more books, taking more college classes, without showing favoritism or cross- Wingspread Offi ce Airmen, eager to learn and serve spending more time with my family, ing a line. It must happen because 1150 5th Street East our great country. Most importantly, running more miles, eating healthier our future leaders need us to help Randolph AFB, Texas 78150 Phone: (210) 652-4410 I couldn’t walk away from the best and doing all the right things in order them recognize and decide which of Wingspread email the three types of people in the Air camaraderie in the world. for me to be a better leader. [email protected] I’ve learned leadership is a way of I fi nd the third purpose of leader- Force they will ultimately be – the Wingspread Advertisement Offi ce life. For example, during my study of ship to be best described by Colin people who watch things happen, the Prime Time Military Newspapers leadership, I stumbled across a very Powell. “Leadership is solving prob- people who make things happen or Avenue E at Third Street interesting article. It shared the king lems; the day soldiers stop bringing the people who ask what happened. San Antonio, Texas 78205 of Thailand’s beliefs in the inverted you their problems is the day you A great leader – a “fl y, fi ght and (210) 250-2024 pyramid. The king said most leaders have stopped leading them,” he said, win” leader is the kind of person who consider themselves on top of the pyr- “They have either lost confi dence that makes things happen. This newspaper is published by Prime Time Military News- amid and people at the bottom of it, you can help or concluded you do My fight within to be a better papers, a private fi rm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with Joint Base San below them. But he felt real success is not care; either case is a failure of leader is exactly what I Antonio-Randolph, Texas. This commercial enterprise Air shown in an inverted pyramid, where leadership.” plan on accomplishing Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the Wingspread are people are on top and he is below, do- Great Air Force leaders must throughout my remain- not necessarily the offi cial views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. ing his best to hold up the pyramid. In understand what their Airmen value. ing years in the Air government, the Department of Defense, or the Department other words, a great leader constantly Some things to help you understand Force. of the Air Force. The appearance of advertising in this publication, includ- ing inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force or Prime Time Military Newspapers, of the products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affi liation, or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public Affairs Offi ce of JBSA-Randolph. All photos, unless otherwise indicated, are U.S. Air Force photos. The deadline for submissions is noon Wednesday the week prior to publication. All submissions can be emailed Graphic by Rich McFadden to [email protected]. OCTOBER 19, 2012 WINGSPREAD PAGE 3 NEWS CFC donors get informed, involved, inspired, invested By Mike Joseph “I had high expectations when more than 55 percent of its $1.1 million public sector campaigns, United Way Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland we kicked off the campaign (Sept. goal, JBSA-Lackland is at 39 percent of of San Antonio and Bexar County, who Public Affairs 1), and those expectations have its $2.1 million target and JBSA-Fort Sam is responsible for the San Antonio CFC, been exceeded,” he said about Houston has collected 27 percent toward also said helping potential contribu- This year’s annual Combined the campaign, which continues its $1.4 million objective. tors understand the campaign’s sig- Federal Campaign has found Joint Base through Dec. 15. This year’s theme, “iGive,” comprises nificance is paying off. San Antonio and the city of San Antonio The CFC was created to shield federal four parts: “I’m informed, I’m involved, “Our primary focus this year was contributors to be in a giving mood. employees from constant year-round I’m inspired and I’m invested.” It aug- to provide meaningful information so Five weeks into the 2012 campaign, solicitation in the work place. It affords ments an “effective communications” donors could make informed decisions the three JBSA locations combined have them the opportunity to decide and do- approach to the campaign, and Ander- and really understand the impact their reached almost 40 percent of their $4.6 nate without leaving their work center. son said it has been one of the keys to a investments make,” Carletti said. “We million total goal. City-wide, contributions The 2012 campaign guidebook for po- successful start. look to be on track for a successful from San Antonio federal employees are tential contributors lists more than 2,700 “We have seen marked improvement campaign to meet and exceed our $5.5 running $251,000 ahead of last year’s different charities, local to international. this year in receptiveness to the cam- million goal. pace toward its $5.5 million goal. Donors can make one-time contributions paign simply by ensuring we use effec- “I believe most people are willing to “The JBSA campaign is going very or payroll deductions; donations can also tive communication,” he said. “Our key give if given the opportunity and pro- well,” 1st Lt. Anthony Anderson, JBSA be distributed among the charities in ac- workers have made sure not to just drop vided a good reason to be involved,” he campaign project officer, said. “We cordance with the donor’s wishes. the brochure on an individual’s desk, but said. “The No. 1 reason people don’t have seen donations coming in at a JBSA has raised more than $1.8 million, rather take the time to explain CFC so give is they are not asked. Through faster pace than last year, and we ex- one-third of the way into the fundraising. they can make an informed decision.” our efforts to create more meaningful pect this to continue. By location, JBSA-Randolph has reached Dave Carletti, senior vice president, See CFC P5 Engineers to save bigger bucks on AC, lighting By Tech. Sgt. Kelly White at which it uses energy during critical “The chiller plants will be turned Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs periods, specifically noon-7 p.m. daily, back on to ‘charge’ depleted storage June through September, the utility tanks with cold water during off-peak In today’s culture of cost-consciousness, pays JBSA,” he said. “It’s cheaper for or evening hours,” he added. “By shift- the onus for frugal spending of taxpayer dol- the utility to reward its own customers ing the load and leveling generating lars must be the priority for every uniformed and civil- than to activate an additional gener- profiles, CPS generating plants will ian member of Air Education and Training Command, ating plant or buy supplementary run more efficiently, ultimately keep- throughout the Air Force, all the way to the top of the capacity on the open market. ing customer rates more stable.” Department of Defense. “Air conditioning is the most ex- But the JBSA energy team isn’t At Joint Base San Antonio, there’s an energy team pensive electrical load at Randolph, stopping there. committed to reducing energy consumption and oper- as well as the other JBSA locations,” “The second highest load is light- ating costs – and doing so in ways that result in zero he continued. “The 902nd CES has ing,” Ramos said. “When thermal en- perceived impact on its mission or personnel. systematically cycled air-conditioning ergy tanks are added to JBSA and chiller “Our long-term JBSA energy plan includes a blend system components on and off to reduce the plants run at night, the base load will un- of technologies that will lower monthly utility bills and total demand during cooling seasons. Since derstandably increase. increase our maintenance budget for energy-related 2010, these ‘events’ have occurred at Ran- “To counter this, we’ll improve the efficiency equipment,” Ruben Ramos, 902nd Civil Engineer Squad- dolph up to 25 times, providing CPS with 200- of night-time exterior lighting through solid state ron energy manager, said. 400 kilowatts, lasting 3-6 p.m. as needed.” lighting, more commonly known as light-emitting The plan is called demand side management. Randolph’s reward has totaled about $73,000 diodes, and related controls, across JBSA to low- “Large electric utility customers such as JBSA pay over the last three years, and the JBSA energy er energy consumption and also become a key tool a unit cost for each kilowatt-hour consumed, and a team intends to expand this strategy across all its in demand side management,” Ramos said. demand charge which is the rate (kw) at which those locations, turning the 300kw from Randolph alone into This technology cuts energy requirements by consid- kwh are consumed,” Ramos explained. “Utility compa- 10-12 megawatts collectively. erably more than half and is a light source that can be nies must meet the total peak demand of all customers To achieve this, the JBSA energy team and CPS dimmed or started instantaneously to illuminate road- at all times. If they can’t meet customer demand, they will seek financial means to put thermal energy stor- ways, parking lots and building exteriors across the loca- either buy additional capacity or curtail customers’ use age tanks at major chiller plants on each installation tions nightly, he said. Adding timing devices will result via rolling blackouts.” that will store cold water needed for air condition- in JBSA’s utility bills being significantly cheaper. JBSA’s electricity provider, CPS Energy, offers its De- ing, while allowing the machines that produce the For more information about energy conserva- mand Response Program. cold water to be dropped off-line during peak de- tion, call the JBSA energy manager, Anthony Mar- “Under this program, if JBSA can reduce the rate mand periods, Ramos explained. tinez, at 808-0180. PAGE 4 WINGSPREAD OCTOBER 19, 2012 New commander takes charge of AF Recruiting Service By Tech. Sgt. Andy Stephens these future Airmen requires balancing the needs of the Air Force Recruiting Service Public Affairs service with the attributes of the recruit in a challenging new era of national service. Brig. Gen. John P. Horner succeeded “Whether you are recruiters or support staff, we Brig. Gen. Balan R. Ayyar as commander, have all been entrusted to fi nd America’s best and Air Force Recruiting Service, in a change of command brightest and inspire them into service,” the gen- ceremony at the Kendrick Club at Joint Base San Anto- eral said. “We’re going to face many of the same nio-Randolph Oct. 11. The new commander expressed challenges we have before, but this command will enthusiasm for his new assignment and credited the always be supportive of its personnel because of the hard work and resourcefulness of Air Force recruiters demands that are asked of them. For us, people are worldwide for continuing to recruit quality Airmen for our mission. Any new challenges will be met with the world’s greatest Air Force. that trademark dedication and perseverance that “I’m both excited and humbled to be entrusted with motivates tomorrow’s Airmen to service today.” command of the Air Force Recruiting Service,” Horner While AFRS has traditionally focused on recruit- said. “This is a wonderful organization where leader- ing the “best and brightest” enlisted applicants who ship is absolutely dependent on teamwork and empow- have no prior military service, into more than 150 Photo by Rich McFadden ering our recruiters -- some of the most gifted, most enlisted career fi elds, AFRS also recruits offi cer can- General Edward A. Rice Jr. (left), Air Education and Train- inspired people in America’s Air Force.” didates in a variety of unique skills sets such as ing Command commander, presides over the Air Force Horner cited the active-duty and civil-service work- chaplains and physicians. The command is respon- Recruiting Service change of command ceremony at the force at San Antonio for their role in supporting more sible for accessioning 100 percent of the enlisted Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Kendrick Club Oct. 11. than 1,200 recruiting offi ces worldwide. He stated his force, 90 percent of the Air Force’s health profession Brig. Gen. John Horner (right) succeeded Brig. Gen. Balan commitment to upholding the tradition of AFRS – to be offi cers, approximately 16 percent of today’s overall R. Ayyar as AFRS commander. Chief Master Sgt. William the most agile, effective and professional recruiting force offi cer corps and 100 percent of Air Force chaplains. Cavenaugh (middle), AFRS command chief, presented the in the world. These numbers represent an annual accession av- guidon during the ceremony. Horner described the drive for recruiters to balance erage of more than 27,000 enlisted members and the innovations of marketing with the steadfast, tradi- 1,000 offi cers every year. Air Force in Washington, D.C. Among his duties in tional values of the Air Force that remain appealing to Horner’s previous assignment was at the Pen- that assignment, he directed and managed Air Force not just the next generation of Airmen, but their families. tagon as the director of Intelligence, Surveillance, remotely piloted aircraft and their associated air, The pressure on recruiters to fi nd the right skill set for and Reconnaissance Capabilities, Headquarters U.S. space and cyberspace systems. 42nd Celebrate America’s Military Schedule of Events Nov. 1 Army Band “Fort Sam’s Own.” The Grayson Street pedestrian gate will Nov. 9 • Celebrate America’s Military Kickoff Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. be open at 3:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. • JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa presents a Salute registration, noon lunch. Guest speaker is Robin Lineberger, • SeaWorld San Antonio Military Family Day – During regular to Fisher House Gala – 6 p.m. cocktails and 7:30 p.m. dinner and CEO, Deloitte Federal Government Services chief executive of- park hours. program at the resort, 23808 Resort Parkway. Registration is required. fi cer; San Antonio Exposition Hall at Freeman Coliseum, 3201 Nov. 5 Call (240) 559-2470 for information. E. Houston St. Members, $40 per individual or $450 for table • CAM Birdies for the Brave Golf Tournament – 9:30 a.m. registration Nov. 10 of eight; non-members $50 per individual or $550 for table of and noon shotgun start at TPC San Antonio, JW Marriott San Antonio • Veterans parade and wreath-laying ceremony – 10:30 a.m. cer- eight. Registration is required. Hill Country Resort and Spa, 23808 Resort Parkway. emony and parade at noon at Alamo Plaza. Open to the public. • Senior NCO Salute – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Chamber reception at San Nov. 6 • UTSA Military Day Football Game – 4 p.m. at Alamodome, Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place. Free public performance • Employer Support for the Guard & Reserve “Salute to Employ- 100 Montana St. Game features UTSA Roadrunners hosting by the 323rd Army Band “Fort Sam’s Own.” ers Awards Luncheon” – Noon at Doubletree Hotel Downtown, 502 the McNeese State Cowboys. Ticket purchase required at Nov. 2 W. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. Guest speaker is Brig. Gen. Kirk Vollmecke, http://www.ticketmaster.com. • Association of the U.S. Army Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. Guest speaker Mission and Installation Contracting Command commander. Nov. 11 is Texas Military Preparedness Commissioner Arthur Emerson, Sam Nov. 7 • San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, Half-Marathon and Mini-Mar- Houston Community Center. • Air Force Association Combat Breakfast – 7 a.m. at JBSA-Randolph athon – 7:30 a.m. start in downtown San Antonio near South Alamo Nov. 3 Kendrick Club. Guest speaker is Maj. Gen. Suzanne Vautrinot, 24th Air Street and East Market Street. $15 registration discount for military • Saluting America’s Heroes – 2:30-8:30 p.m., Texas A&M University- Force commander. members with code MILITARY2012. See http://runrocknroll.competitor. San Antonio Main Campus, 1 University Way. Displays, exhibits, • Welcome Home, Vietnam Veterans – 4 p.m. at the JBSA-Fort Sam com/san-antonio for more information. military enlistment ceremony, benefi ts fair and more. Houston Staff Post Parade Field with Vietnam Veteran reception follow- • Veterans Day Ceremonies – 9:30 a.m. musical prelude, 10 a.m. pro- • San Antonio Spurs CAM Game Night – 7:30 p.m. at AT&T ing at the Quadrangle. Open to the public. gram at National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Center, One AT&T Center Parkway. Opponent is the Utah Jazz. Nov. 8 Road. Open to the public. Ticket for game required. • Spirit of America Dinner – 6:15 p.m. cocktails and 7 p.m. dinner at • Bexar County Buffalo Soldiers Commemorative Ceremony – 1:30 Nov. 4 Grand Hyatt Hotel, 600 E. Market St. Guest speaker is Gen. Charles p.m. at San Antonio National Cemetery, 517 Paso Hondo St. Open to • “Listen” Concert – 4 p.m. at Laurie Auditorium, Trinity H. Jacoby Jr., North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. the public University, 715 Stadium Drive. Free and open to the public. Northern Command commander. By invitation only. Registration is • Veterans Day Concert “Salute to Service” – 7 p.m. at Majestic • Concert at the Quadrangle – 5 p.m. at the Joint Base San Antonio- required and available at http://www.CelebrateAmericasMilitary.com or Theater, 224 E. Houston Street, with the San Antonio Symphony and Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle, 1400 E. Grayson St., with the 323rd call 229-2119. Air Force Band of the West. Open to the public OCTOBER 19, 2012 WINGSPREAD PAGE 5

NOW SHOWING at the JBSA-Randolph Theater "The Odd Life of Timothy Green" (PG) Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton, CJ Adams Today at 7 p.m. "Paranorman" (PG) Voices of Kodi Smit-McPhee, Casey Affl eck Billy Walker (left), Randolph Field Independent School District super- Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. intendent, and Miles Cabra (right), Randolph High School principal, $5 for adults, $2.50 for children 11 and under congratulate Deborah Magnon-Nolting, Randolph High School teacher Oct. 17 after she received the Humanities Texas Outstanding Teaching of the Hu- manities Award and a $5,000 prize. Photo by Sylvia Kuwamura

Free Tops in Blue tickets A free Tops in Blue show takes place 4 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Laurie Auditorium. Seating is on a fi rst-come, fi rst- JBSA-Randolph teacher served basis and patrons must have a ticket to get in. Tickets can be picked up at the Randolph Community Services Mall, Bldg. 895; Sam Houston Community Center; earns statewide award and Lackland Information, Tickets and Travel, Bldg. 5506. By Airman 1st Class Lincoln Korver tatives from Humanities Texas, including Gillette, Doors open 45 minutes prior to show time. Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs the Randolph marching band performed, and two Randolph seniors, Aliyah Encarnacion and Dan- Energy fair “Congratulations!” Michael Gillette, Hu- ielle Derlein, presented a speech on the American JBSA’s fourth annual Energy Fair is scheduled for manities Texas executive director, said in Constitution. Thursday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Fort Sam Houston Com- an email to Deborah Magnon-Nolting, Randolph High “This award recognizes not only Ms. Magnon- munity Center, Bldg. 1395, Chaffee Road. School humanities teacher. “Humanities Texas has Nolting’s skill and talent as a teacher, but also selected you to receive a 2012 Outstanding Teaching her dedication to the educational excellence of ‘Boo-fest’ of the Humanities Award.” her students,” Smith said. “As any parent knows, “Boo-fest,” for children is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Along with the honor of ranking her among the it is not always easy to teach our children lessons Thursday at the JBSA Library. Games, crafts and light best humanities teachers in the state, Humanities Tex- they need to know for their future. As a society, refreshments will be provided. For more information, call as gave Magnon-Nolting $5,000 to complement her we entrust much of that work to our teachers. 652-2617. achievement, as well as $500 to benefi t the Randolph Ms. Magnon-Nolting deserves our appreciation humanities department in whatever way she sees most and gratitude for her extraordinary efforts on CFC from P3 fi tting. behalf of our children.” Of the 300 teachers nominated in Texas, 13 re- Her plan for the award money she received is contact, we hope to educate all CFC donors so they ceived the statewide award. to continue her own professional development. see the value in participating.” Once notifi ed, Magnon-Nolting selected the date “I’m always going to be going to school,” she said. The JBSA campaign project offi cer said the CFC she would be presented her award by Congressman “I’m a lifelong learner.” provides choice, convenience and confi dence for con- Lamar Smith. Of her 35 years teaching, 19 have been at Ran- tributors. “I requested Sept. 17 specifi cally because it was dolph. “Federal employees can choose from more than 2,700 the Constitution’s 225th birthday,” she said. “I’ve wanted to be a teacher since I was about 4 agencies, donate conveniently through payroll deduction In support of Magnon-Nolting, the Randolph years old,” Magnon-Nolting said. “I’m a social stud- and be confi dent the organization they are donating to High School student body and faculty assembled ies teacher; that’s all I’ve ever wanted to teach and has been screened to ensure their money is being used as she received the award. Along with represen- that’s all I’ve ever wanted to do.” as the agency advertises,” he said. Carletti added the military and civilian federal work- force has always shown the capacity and willingness to help others. “Albert Schweitzer once wrote, ‘You don’t live in a world all alone. Your brothers are here, too,’” he said. “Participating in the CFC allows us to help others who are in need of a helping hand … to make a difference in someone’s life. You never know when that someone might be you, a family member or a friend.” PAGE 6 WINGSPREAD OCTOBER 19, 2012 OCTOBER 19, 2012 WINGSPREAD PAGE 7

NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK Photos by Josh Rodriguez JBSA-Randolph community learns importance of fi re prevention Fire Emergency Services at Joint ment center, and the elementary school, Base San Antonio-Randolph teamed where children learned about fi re safety with the National Fire Protection Asso- and evacuation procedures. ciation, Oct. 7-Saturday, to present Fire Completing this year’s Fire Prevention Prevention Week’s 2012 theme, “Have 2 Week, Randolph Fire Emergency Services Ways Out.” This year’s fi re prevention fo- had an open house 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Satur- cus was the importance of planning and day. Families who attended saw vehicle practicing fi re escapes. displays from both military and non- While promoting Fire Prevention military fi re departments, vehicle extri- Week, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron cation and confi ned space rescue demon- fi refi ghters visited various Randolph strations, and participated in interactive Kenny Shepard, 902nd facilities, including the child develop- educational stations. Civil Engineer Squadron fi refi ghter and emergency medical technician, over- sees a Randolph Elementa- ry School student demon- strating the proper stop, drop and roll procedure dur- ing the annual Fire Preven- tion Week demonstration Oct. 10 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

Students from Randolph Elementary School demonstrate the proper house fi re exit procedure during a Fire Prevention Week demonstration Oct. 10 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

Aaron Wholly, the son of Master Sgt. Arthur Wholly, assigned to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, simulates extinguishing a fi re while Airman Staff Sgt. Garcia Tarver, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Service 1st Class Brett Olsen, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron fi refi ghter, assists B shift crew chief, demonstrates fi refi ghters’ personal protective equipment to a him at a Fire Prevention Week observance Oct. 13 at Randolph. class of students from Randolph Elementary School at the annual Fire Preven- tion Week demonstration Oct 10. at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. PAGE 8 WINGSPREAD OCTOBER 19, 2012

Noelia Sacriste 902nd Contracting Squadron

Duty Title Personal Motto 902nd CONS secretary “Adversity is another way to measure the great- Hometown ness of individuals. I never had a crisis that San Antonio, Texas didn’t make me stronger.” Hobbies Pet Peeve Crafts, fi shing and cooking People who chew their food loudly Greatest Accomplishment Supervisor's Comments Raising my four kids (three girls and one boy) as “Noelia has a big heart and is very personable. a single parent She strives to learn more and more every day Personal Inspiration and is always willing to help others with work. My father, who came to the from She does many things for me, as the fi rst ser- Mexico and never asked for a helping hand. He geant, especially when I get behind. She is defi - worked hard, learned the English language and nitely one of those “unsung heroes” in my book. educated himself to become a great chef. She is a very valuable asset to our team.” Goals Senior Master Sgt. Chip Coleman Photo by Josh Rodriguez To have a success-fi lled career 902nd CONS first sergeant

Halloween Pumpkin Patrol 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 902nd Security Forces Energy-Saving Tips Squadron members will • Lower the thermostat on your water • Clean the lint fi lter after every load of heater to 120 degrees: Water heaters some- laundry to improve air circulation and don’t times come from the factory with higher over-dry clothes. patrol all Joint Base San temperature settings than are necessary. • Use the cool-down cycle to allow • If any of your appliances come with clothes to fi nish drying with residual heat. energy-saving features, be sure to use • In natural gas appliances, look for Antonio-Randolph mili- them. blue fl ames; yellow fl ames indicate the gas • Replace any incandescent bulbs with is burning ineffi ciently and an adjustment energy-saving compact fl uorescents light may be needed. tary family housing areas bulbs. CFLs can last up to 10 times longer • Don’t over-dry your clothes. If your and use one-fourth to one-third the energy machine has a moisture sensor, use it. compared to incandescent bulbs. • Dry towels and heavier cottons in and hand out goody bags to • Install water-saving showerheads and a separate load from lighter-weight faucet aerators as needed. clothes.

trick-or-treaters. Courtesy of the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Energy Offi ce OCTOBER 19, 2012 WINGSPREAD PAGE 9 SPORTS - HEALTH - FITNESS

Sports NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH BRIEFS

Free fi tness classes Rambler Fitness Center Medical staff: early detection key is offering the following free classes to participants By Robert Goetz Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph wearing something pink Public Affairs “Obesity has been linked to an increase in to class, in observation of Breast Cancer Awareness risk of breast cancer, so maintaining normal Month: cycling, 6 p.m. In his proclamation an- Monday; yoga, 9 a.m. Oct. nouncing October as Nation- weight, especially following menopause may 27; and kickboxing, 6 p.m. al Breast Cancer Awareness decrease a woman’s chance of developing Oct. 30. For more informa- Month, President Barack tion, call 652-7263. Obama called early detec- tion one of the keys in the breast cancer.” Football Frenzy fi ght against the deadly dis- Lt. Col. (Dr.) Brian York Randolph Kendrick Club ease that claims the lives of 359th Medical Group chief of medical staff hosts Football Frenzy every tens of thousands of women Sunday and Monday during each year. the NFL season, with lots At Joint Base San Antonio- of food specials and prizes. Randolph, 359th Medical Group exams are important because they and about 5 to 10 percent of cases The event is open to all health care professionals, in ac- can detect breast cancer before it are believed to be hereditary, ac- Department of Defense ID cordance with the American causes any symptoms – and before cording to the ACS. In addition, card holders, but partici- Cancer Society, stress the it has time to spread. white women are slightly more pants must be a Randolph importance of early detec- Lt. Col. (Dr.) Brian York, likely to develop the disease than Club member to win. tion by encouraging yearly 359th MDG chief of medical African-American women, but African-Amer- mammograms for wom- staff, said annual wellness ican women are more likely to die of breast ‘Monster Dash’ 5K en starting at age 40 visits with mammography cancer. The fi rst JBSA-Randolph and monthly breast and screening for cervical Although women whose close blood rela- First Sergeant Council self-exams as early as cancer with a Pap smear tives have breast cancer are at greater risk “Monster Dash” 5K is age 18. They also rec- are a TRICARE benefi t. of developing the disease, Rodriguez said scheduled for Oct. 26. at ommend clinical breast “We strongly encour- women without a family history should still Eberle Park. Registration exams by a health care age all benefi ciaries to take get a mammogram annually and do self- starts at 7 a.m. Partici- professional at least every advantage of this benefi t,” he exams monthly. pants are highly encour- three years for women in said. “Just because you don‘t have women in aged to run in Halloween their 20s and 30s and every Although the Randolph clinic your family who have had breast cancer costumes. The fi rst 50 to year for women 40 and older. recommends a baseline mammo- doesn’t mean you won’t get it,” she said. register get a free T-shirt “It’s important to get a mammogram ev- gram at age 35 or 36 and annual screenings “Most women who get breast cancer do not and there will be treats ery year and to do self-exams monthly,” starting at age 40 for patients at average risk have a family history.” and mystery prizes. Com- Senior Airman Leona Rodriguez, 59th Ra- of developing a breast cancer, family history The ACS estimates more than 85 percent of bined Federal Campaign diology Squadron X-ray mammography and other factors may dictate screenings at women who get breast cancer do not have a donations will be accepted. technician, said. “If you’re doing these a younger age if a relative was diagnosed in family history of the disease. things, you have a lot more options if some- her 20s. York said some lifestyle changes in patients Halloween bowling thing is discovered.” “There are patients with a higher risk of at average risk of developing breast cancer The Randolph Bowling Rodriguez, who handles about 200 mam- cancer or whose concern for cancer may “have been shown to limit their chance of de- Center offers Halloween mograms per month at Randolph, said the prompt an earlier discussion with their health veloping breast cancer. Thunder Alley 8 p.m.-mid- clinic is observing National Breast Cancer care provider about the risks and benefi ts of “Brisk walking for 1.25 to 2.5 hours a day night Oct. 27. There will Awareness Month with an informational table early screening for breast cancer,” York said. was shown to reduce the risk of breast can- be a disc jockey, bowling set up in the lobby. “Breast cancer is a devastating disease for the cer by 18 percent,” he said. “Obesity has been games, prizes and Spare In addition, mammography locations at patient and the people who care for them.” linked to an increase in risk of breast cancer, Time Grille specials. The Randolph, San Antonio Military Medical Cen- Family history is just one of breast cancer’s so maintaining normal weight, especially fol- cost is $10 per person for ter and Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Cen- risk factors, according to the American Cancer lowing menopause may decrease a woman’s ages 17 and older, and $5 ter will offer walk-in screenings 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Society. Others include gender, age, genetics, chance of developing breast cancer.” for ages 16 and younger, Oct. 26 with no appointment required. Partici- personal history, race and ethnicity. York also said alcohol intake is linked to plus $2 per game, which pation is limited to patients at least 40 years The disease is 100 times more common developing breast cancer. includes shoes. of age who also meet other criteria. among women than men, the risk of devel- “The risk appears to increase as you drink Annual mammograms and regular breast oping breast cancer increases as people age more alcohol,” he said.