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Photo by Robbin Cresswell Airman Eduardo Guerrero, 802nd Communications Squadron, works on Brocade Switch ﬁ ber in Bldg. 1050 on June 16. The 802nd CS manages communications, information management, and visual imaging systems on Lackland.

Operation Air Force 15 Patrick to assume 2nd AF command Brig. Gen. Leonard A. Patrick, command- aspects of nearly 2,500 Wing at Goodfellow AFB, er, 502nd Air Base Wing/Joint Base San An- active training courses Texas, the 37th Training tonio, has been selected as commander, Sec- taught to approximately Wing at Lackland AFB ond Air Force, Air Education and Training 245,000 students annu- and the 82nd Training Command, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. ally in technical training, Wing at Sheppard AFB, Summer fun 24 In this new position, General Patrick will basic military training, Texas; and the 381st be responsible for the development, over- initial skills training, ad- Training Group located sight and direction of all operational aspects vanced technical train- at Vandenberg AFB, of basic military training, initial skills training and distance learn- Calif.; and a network of ing and advanced technical training for the ing courses. 92 fi eld training units Air Force enlisted force and support offi cers. Training operations around the world. The He has held his present position since July across Second Air Force 37th TRW also oversees 2009. Brig. Gen. range from intelligence Brig. Gen. the Inter-American Air The Second Air Force mission is to pro- Leonard Patrick to computer operations Theresa Carter Forces Academy at Lack- duce the world’s best trained, combat to space and missile op- land AFB. In addition, ready Airmen to support combat readiness erations and maintenance. Second Air Force oversees the Defense Lan- View the Talespinner online as we build the world’s most respected air Courses are primarily taught at four resi- guage Institute’s school at Lackland AFB at www.lackland.af.mil and space force. To carry out this mission, dent training wings – the 81st Training Wing Second Air Force manages all operational at Keesler AFB, Miss.; the 17th Training See COMMAND P11 PAGE 2 TALESPINNER JUNE 24, 2011 Good leaders practice servant leadership By Chief Master Sgt. Tyrone Davis 59th Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Squadron Editorial staff “You might have a visual picture of what a leader should BRIG. GEN. LEONARD PATRICK, 502ND AIR BASE WING Let me talk to you about a concept that be and it probably has nothing to do with being a servant. COMMANDER may be a little different from the normal discussions concerning leadership. It’s A servant and a leader, however, should share many OSCAR BALLADARES, called servant leadership and, though characteristics.” DIRECTOR, 502ND ABW OL-A many of us practice this concept every PUBLIC AFFAIRS day, we haven’t thought about it as being JOE BELA, in relationship to a servant. your needs are met regardless of the cir- Those of you that have been married CHIEF OF INTERNAL The phrase, “I joined the military to cumstances. The key words are patience for a little while know that love means COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111 serve my country,” has been used by and commitment. being patient, kind, humble, respectful, many people. But how much thought has A servant displays honesty in their selfl ess, honest and committed. When you SHANNON CARABAJAL, really been put into the concept to serve dealings, always providing the right in- do all of the things a servant does you MANAGING EDITOR, 671-1786 or become a servant? To serve, you must formation because if they weren’t honest, are demonstrating Agape’ love. You are MIKE JOSEPH, take on the role of a servant. they couldn’t provide for your needs. The meeting the needs of your people uncon- SENIOR WRITER, 671-4357 You might have a visual picture of key word is honesty. ditionally regardless of how you feel or what a leader should be, and it probably Now let’s think about some of the char- how those you lead feel. JOSE GARZA, has nothing to do with being a servant. acteristics of a leader. Do leaders provide Feelings have nothing to do with what SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER, A servant and a leader, however, should for the needs of their people? 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‘THINK BIG – WIN BIG’ DEADLINE All eligible ideas submitted through the Innovative Development through Employee Awareness (IDEA) Program by Thursday will be entered into a drawing for an iPad during the Lackland program’s “Think Big – Win Big” campaign. Criteria for the “Think Big – Win Big” iPad drawing has been expanded from the program’s cash award requirements. Eligible idea requirements remain the same for cash awards; however, an added bonus is all eligible submitted entries, not just approved ideas, qualify for the iPad drawing. The iPad drawing submission pool also increases from active-duty military and Department of Defense civilians to include base contractors with Common Access Cards, who otherwise are not eligible for cash awards but can qualify for the drawing. To submit an idea, a proﬁ le must be created at https://ipds.randolph.af.mil/ ipds. For more details, refer to Air Force Photo by Army Sgt. Aaron LeBlanc Instruction 38-401 or contact Janet Vera, Maj. Emily Wong, a 59th Medical Wing resident dermatologist assigned to Task Force Bon Voizen, examines a Haitian boy during a 10-day IDEA program ofﬁ ce management assis- medical training exercise in Bocozelle, Haiti, June 4. Task Force Bon Voizen, New Horizons Haiti 2011, is a joint foreign military interac- tant, at 671-2274 (671-CASH). tion/humanitarian exercise deploying U.S. military engineers and medical professionals to Haiti to train and provide services.

CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE EVENT A Caribbean-American Heritage Month event is Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Bldg. 171, conference rooms 6006 and ESOHCAMP results please offi cials 3024, at Port San Antonio. For entry into the food samples room, By Mike Joseph tion programs, and reduce greenhouse the mission. We can’t afford not to fol- patrons must attend one of the three Staff Writer gases. low the environmental policies because 15-minute presentations in room 6006. New to the environmental compli- they allow us to fulfi ll the mission, and ESOHCAMP program offi cials were ance program are mandatory quarterly insure the safety and health of our WHMC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT CLOSING pleased with the results following the self inspections by each organization. wingmen.” The Wilford Hall Medical Center completion of Lackland’s annual base Implementation of the new program be- Areas covered by ESOHCAMP include Emergency Department will close Thursday, environmental and health performance gan in April, and assessors reported 90 health and environmental issues of air, and become an Urgent Care Center on July assessment and inspection the week of percent of the 107 facilities visited were cultural, natural, pesticide, hazardous 1. Emergency services will be available June 6-10. aware of their ESOH responsibilities. waste, solid waste, storage tanks, toxics at Brooke Army Medical Center after the “There were very few major (infrac- Ann Gabriel, EMS consultant, said in- and wastewater. WHMC Emergency Department closure. tions) and most of those were on the cluded in 70 fi ndings were eight posi- In meeting executive mandates by EMS (Environmental Management Sys- tive. reducing solid waste and fossil fuels, MPS OPERATING HOURS CHANGE tem) program itself,” said Roland Lo- “(Those positives) meant something using recycled paper and water, and Military Personnel Section functions pez, 802nd Civil Engineer Squadron, organizations were doing above and be- replacing energy ineffi cient buildings, in three areas will begin closing every EMS/ESOHCAMP program manager. yond what was required,” she said. wasteful spending is eliminated and Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. for in-house train- “The program is brand new, and the Mr. Lopez said as the program con- funding for new initiatives is created. ing starting next Wednesday. base as a whole did a great job trying tinues to roll out, it will pay future divi- “We have a new program and it’s The closures will affect customer to conform.” dends to Lackland and the Air Force, going to take time to execute,” Mr. Lo- service, the Force management offi ce, and ESOHCAMP is Lackland’s Environ- adding, “Lackland was all in with the pez said. “When it does, it’s going to be career development. Offi ces and the func- mental Safety Occupation Health Com- new EMS,” now available on the Air wonderful and not just at the functional tions affected are: customer service for pliance Assessment and Management Force network. level, but for the commanders. identifi cation cards, DEERS and leaveweb; Program. “Overall we’re pleased with the pro- “They won’t have to interrupt work Force management offi ce for inprocess- It lessens the base’s impact on the gram and going to quarterly self inspec- to prepare for inspections. They should ing, awards and decorations; and career environment and the surrounding com- tions,” Mr. Lopez said. “The whole point be prepared all along and never have development for outbound assignments, munity by fulfi lling executive orders is not to fi nd what’s wrong, but how to to be concerned with a safety or OSHA student actions and separations. requiring all federal agencies to imple- improve your process. (Occupational Safety and Health Agen- ment energy effi ciency and conserva- “All of this adds up to accomplishing cy) visit.” PAGE 4 TALESPINNER JUNE 24, 2011 FSS launches new gift card program

By Gary Lott Headquarters, Air Force Services Agency

Almost everyone likes to receive gifts, and the Force Support Squadron is making the joy of giving a little easier with new gift cards. The FSS introduced gift cards as a convenient way to purchase gifts for family and friends for special occasions, from birthday presents to holidays. They are simple to purchase and easy to use, giving special purchasing power in nearly all FSS activities. “The overwhelming beneﬁ t of the new gift card is the convenience,” said Frank Black, chief of community programs, Air Force Services Agency in San Antonio. “First, it takes the worry out of what to give someone for a special occasion. Then, the card can be used for everything and anything Force Support Squadrons offer, from lunch at the bowling center to white water rafting down the Colorado.” Gift Cards are sold at many FSS point of sale out- lets. The patron decides how much goes on the card, pays only that amount and is issued the gift card. Any amount can be loaded starting at $5. Gift cards are also reloadable and balances can be checked anytime on-line at www.myfssgiftcard.com. “Patrons might also be glad to know that the gift card they purchase through Force Support never expires and doesn’t decrease in value over time,” said Fred McKenney, Chief of the Air Force Food and Bev- erage Division. “That means people can take as much time as they want to use the card.” Force Support Squadrons are responsible for providing morale, welfare and recreational type activities along with troop feeding and lodging capabilities in deployed areas and at home stations. In addition to lodging, dining facilities, ﬁ tness centers and child development centers, the FSS operates non-appropriated fund facilities including, bowling centers, golf courses, community centers, and arts and crafts activities. FSS Gift Cards are accepted in most activities. Lackland Conservation Corner SAVE WATER!

Conserve water on base and at home: keep personal showers under 5 minutes. JUNE 24, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 5 BLDG. 171: Controlled access begins July 1 By Mike Joseph Exit hours at the Tinker gate will be 6 Staff Writer a.m. to 6 p.m., also Monday through Friday. The Bldg. 171 compound on Port San A temporary visitor control center, Antonio will become a secured entry near the Tinker Gate, will be open Mon- area on July 1. day through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. All Installation security offi cials from the commercial vehicles will use the Tinker 802nd Security Forces Squadron said Gate from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. personnel will need proper base ac- Visitors can be vouched into the com- cess credentials to enter the Bldg. 171 pound via a digitally-signed email, an compound. SFS offi cials also said de- in-person sponsorship, or a hard copy lays can be expected entering the area memorandum with a verifi ed signature when personnel return to work on July on fi le, DOD Form 577. 5 after the four-day holiday weekend. Emails must be sent to Lackland. “I anticipate there may be delays en- [email protected] and will not be processed tering the compound,” said Lisa Frantz, without a digital signature. Phone calls 802nd SFS installation security chief. will not be honored. “We expect some personnel arriving The Joint Base San Antonio trusted without proper credentials. traveler exception has also been rein- “Personnel having their proper cre- stituted. dentials readily available upon arrival In addition to controlling compound at the gate in the mornings will help entry, no parking is allowed inside of traffi c fl ow through the gates. Even the knee walls with the exception of though Security Forces won’t have ex- Defense identifi cation card or an instal- 24 hours a day, seven days a week. loading/unloading at the loading dock. clusive jurisdiction at Bldg. 171 like we lation access pass issued by the 802nd The other gate, at Tinker Drive, ac- For questions about proper access do on Lackland, if there’s an emergency SFS. cessible by General Hudnell Road off credentials into the Bldg. 171 com- situation we can take action.” The McMullen Gate, accessible by Highway 90, will be open to pedestri- pound, contact 802nd SFS offi cials at To enter the compound will require General McMullen Drive off U.S. High- an and non-commercial vehicles only 671-9162, 671-9163, 671-9164 or 671- a Common Access Card, Department of way 90, will be open for entry and exit from 6-8 a.m. Monday through Friday. 2262. PAGE 6 TALESPINNER JUNE 24, 2011 BMT HONORS Congratulations to the fol- Jonathan Miller Nikolas FedorczuFedorczukk JasoJasonn Stackens TRS, Flight 425 lowing 49 Airmen for being David Reddoch AnthonyAnthony LuLucascas 331s331stt Training Squadron Ryan Berry, 331st selected as honor graduates John Worley JasonJasoon ShSShermanherermam n FlFlightigh 425 TRS, Flight 425 among 491 trainees graduat- AaronAaAaroon StSStonehockertonnehehocockeker RoRobertbe Brodsky Wael Elhalaby, 323rd ing today: 323rd Training Squadronn FlightFlFligghtht 4430303 AAndrendr Coville TRS, Flight 431 Flight 431 ChristinaChC rristina ArAArringtonrriringngtoton SiSSilvalvl a DaDDanielnie Johnson Female Airmen Colby Cocking SaSSamanthaamanthaa LLasureasasurure JoJJonathanonat Parrish Jamie Perkins, 323rd 322nd Training Squadron Scot Darden EErErinin OOwenswweensns FFlFlightliggh 426 TRS, Flight 432 Flight 423 Bryan Hendrickson ZaZacharyachch Ceryes Jessica Ransbury, 323rd Caleb Garduza Lugo Joseph Jones 323326th26th TrTrrainingaiainniinngg SSquadronququaddror n LoLorenzoreren Lucas TRS, Flight 432 Timothy Hoyle Jeffrey Maki FlFlightligi hhtt 44272727 JoJosephsesep Morrione Ashley Williams, 324th John Leithead Travis Mashburn DaDanielnniielel CCantierianantit ereri TRS, Flight 430 Solomon Mack Nicholas Simon DaDanielanniielel PPerrottaererrorotttta ToToopp BBMT Airman Male Flights Andrew Sheehan Daniel Thrower BrBBrandonaanndodon RoRRochesterochchesesteter RRiRichardicha Fardy, 326th 323rd TRS, Flight 431 Bradley Vidaurri Christopher Townsend FlFlightliigghhtt 44282828 TTRTRS,RS, Flight 428 326th TRS, Flight 428 Flight 424 Donovan Van Valkenburghh RyRyyanaann AAdamsdadammss Female Flights Matthew Boyle Flight 432 RiRRichardchcharard FaFFardyrddy MMostost Physically Fit 324th TRS, Flight 430 Garret Dunlap Jessica Ransbury JaJJacobbacocobbb IInterrantentn ererraantnte MaMalele Airmen 323rd TRS, Flight 432 Nicholas Gartley TaTaylorylloror LLewisewewisis RoRobertbe Brodsky, 331st Top Academic Flights Michael Kooken 324th Training Squadron Jesus RoRRodriguezdrdrigigueu z TRS, Flight 425 322nd TRS, Flight 424 Jordon Lewis Flight 429 ISIngas Sharkushk AAndred Coville, 331st 326th TRS, Flight 428 LOOKING SHARP 59th Medical Operations welcomes new commander Rank/Name: Lt. Col. sonnel support graduate Brent Epling medical education for Squadron: 59th Medical 11 nationally accredited Operations Squadron residencies, fellowships Date assumed com- and research programs mand: June 16 and mobilizes forces in Previous assignment: support of Air Force and Administrator, 59th Department of Defense Inpatient Operations worldwide operations. Group Command philosophy: Time in Service: 19 My command philosophy years can best be summed by Family: Wife and son a quote from the great Hobbies: Family time and read- hockey player, Wayne Gretzky, “I ing skate to where the puck is going Why the squadron is important to be, not where it has been.” to the Air Force mission: The Goals for new position: Com- 642-member squadron provides plete the transition of services a full continuum of healthcare to Brooke Army Medical Center, services producing 191,000 out- chart our squadron’s contribution Courtesy photo patient encounters, 3,000 ad- to the new Wilford Hall Ambula- Airman 1st Class Lauren Smith, 93rd Intelligence Squadron, receives the Lackland Chiefs' missions and 95,000 procedures tory Surgical Center, and provide Group Look Sharp award in recognition of her outstanding performance, appearance and ded- each year. The squadron per- a ready force to the fi ght. ication. Robert Rubio (left), 37th Training Wing Character Development Program manager, and Staff Sgt. Jason Biggs, First Term Airmen Center NCO in charge, presented the award.

JOGGING RULES OF THE ROAD: Wearing portable headphones, earphones, or other listening devices while running, jogging, walking, bicycling, skating or operating a motor vehicle on Lackland roadways and sidewalks is PROHIBITED. JUNE 24, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 7 SAUSHEC ceremony honors medical graduates By Richard Boggs with, “May God guide your hopes, healing hands, SAUSHEC Manager and hearts.” During the awards portion of the ceremony, Com- Dr. Kenneth Torrington, dean of the San Antonio manders’ Awards were presented to nine residents Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, and six fellows for excellence in research. Ten profes- honored 225 physicians and allied health care provid- sionals were also honored. ers during the annual SAUSHEC awards and gradu- Capt. Eric Meyer and Capt. Ian Ward were pre- ation ceremony June 10 in the University of Texas sented Major John H. Gillespie Intern Awards. The Health Science Center at San Antonio auditorium. Major David S. Berry Resident Awards went to Capt. SAUSHEC is the sponsoring organization respon- Brett Davies and Capt. Erin Keyser. The newly named sible for all military graduate medical education in Col Donald Null Fellowship awards were presented San Antonio with two major training sites at Wilford to Capt. Stephanie Mathew and Lt. Col. Todd Vento. Hall and Brooke Army Medical Centers and a close Photo by Alan Boedeker Mrs. Shikera L. Holmes was named the outstanding Col. Robert De Lorenzo (second from left) accepts the 2010 partnership with UTHSCSA. program coordinator, while Maj. Kaustubh Joshi and Gold-Headed Cane Award from Maj. Gen. Byron Hepburn, Dr. Gea Miller were selected for the newly named Lt. The ceremony, which marked the culmination of 59th Medical Wing commander (left), and Maj. Gen. M. Ted years of postgraduate training for Air Force, Army, Wong, Brooke Army Medical Center commander (second from Gen. P. K. Carlton Faculty Awards. Finally, the Col. Navy, and civilian practitioners, was attended by right) as Lt. Gen. Charles Green, Air Force Surgeon General, John D. Roscelli Award was presented to Col. Clinton more than 800 people. looks on. The chief of Department of Clinical Investigations at Murray, the outstanding program director. During the graduation portion of the ceremony, BAMC, received the award June 10 in the University of Texas In a special ceremony, physicians from Wilford 192 graduates from 34 graduate medical education Health Science Center at San Antonio auditorium. Hall and Brooke Army Medical Centers selected Col. programs and 33 graduates from 19 allied health (Dr.) Robert De Lorenzo, chief of BAMC’s Department care programs received certifi cates from 59th Medi- he related with gentle humor a touching personal en- of Clinical Investigations, for the 2010 Gold-Headed cal Wing Commander Maj. Gen. Byron C. Hepburn, counter with a serious illness of his own, experienced Cane Award. Brooke Army Medical Center Commander Maj. Gen. earlier in his career. He summarized his counsel to The Gold Headed Cane Society selects one faculty M. Ted Wong, and Dr. Lois Bready, associate dean for the graduates with, “For all of you, here is my mes- member each year based on all-around excellence graduate medical education at UTHSCSA. sage – this is about patients, not just about disease. in the fi eld of medicine. The award was presented The Surgeon General of the Air Force Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Remember, next time it could be you!” to Colonel De Lorenzo by Generals Green, Hepburn, Charles B. Green gave the keynote address in which General Green concluded his heartfelt remarks and Wong. PAGE 8 TALESPINNER JUNE 24, 2011 AF Services civilian named Gold Plate Winner By Erin Tindell honored for their achievements Air Force Manpower, Personnel and Services within the food industry. Public Affairs Other Silver Plate nominees in- cluded food industry executives CHICAGO – The Department of from popular chain restaurants and Defense made history in the food- foodservice companies worldwide. service industry May 23 when an According to Mr. Miller, winning Air Force civilian was named the the award was not only a testament 2011 International Foodservice to his own achievements, but also Manufacturers Association’s Gold to the dedicated Airmen who en- Plate winner. sure the force is fed at dining facili- George Miller, Air Force Servic- ties and deployed locations across es Agency food and beverage op- the globe. erations chief, is the fi rst military “The award wasn’t for George member to receive the 56-year-old Miller,” he said. “It was an award to award that annually recognizes the recognize all Air Force foodservice best foodservice operator world- personnel and how the team takes wide. care of our Airmen and families.” The award was presented during During his acceptance speech Mr. the National Restaurant Association Miller thanked foodservice manu- events held in conjunction with the facturer Hobart Corp. for nominat- Air Force Hennessy Awards May ing him. 20-24 in Chicago. He also thanked his wife of 47 As a precursor to his gold plate years, Mary, for “putting up with Courtesy photo selection, Mr. Miller was honored me and moving around the world George Miller, Air Force Services Agency food and beverage operations chief, is presented the 2011 as one of nine 2011 Silver Plate International Foodservice Manufacturers Association’s Gold Plate Award by Michael Hickey (left), ECO- winners from around the world See GOLD PLATE P17 LAB Corp. executive vice president and Larry Oberkell, IMFA pesident and CEO. JUNE 24, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 9 PAGE 10 TALESPINNER JUNE 24, 2011 OffiOffi cerscers selectselecteded fforor prpromotionomotion

The 2011A Lieutenant Colonel Line of Air Force Maj. Sarah Coors Davidson and Medical Services Corps and Major MSC Cen- Maj. Maria Graves tral Selection Boards selected 1,171 majors and Maj. Travis Herbelin 75 captains for promotion. Congratulations to the Maj. Kenneth Perry Lackland ofﬁ cers selected for promotion: Maj. Andrea Nikitamona Ryan

TO LIEUTENANT COLONEL Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance 24th Air Force and Reconnaissance Agency Maj. Rene Hernandez Maj. Burl Kelton Maj. Christopher Schlak Maj. Jason Nielsen Maj. Kayle Stevens 59th Medical Wing Maj. Wade Adair Air Force ROTC Southwest Region Maj. Jay Veeder Maj. Randy Bailey

59th Medical Support Squadron Air Force Center for Engineering Maj. Jay Ludescher and the Environment Maj. Patrick Suermann 92nd Information U.S. Strategic Command Operations Squadron Maj. Charles Eddy Maj. David Neuman TO MAJOR 93rd Intelligence Squadron Air Force Medical Maj. Brett Swigert Operations Agency Capt. Shawn Cofﬁ n Air Force Medical Capt. Paul MacDonald Operations Agency Capt. Neva Vanderschaegen Maj. Nor Ashby Air Force Medical Support Agency Maj. David Brown Capt. Angela Yuhas JUNE 24, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 11

COMMAND from P1 Washington, D.C. TURNING 236 Brig. Gen. Theresa C. Cart- Since 2006, the Second Air er, Director of Installations Force has overseen all Air and Mission Support, Head- Force Airmen throughout the quarters Air Mobility Com- Joint Expeditionary Tasking/ mand, Scott Air Force Base, Individual Augmentee train- Ill., will assume command of ing pipeline via the 602nd the 502nd ABW/JBSA. Training Group (Provisional) General Carter entered the at Army training sites across Air Force in September 1985 the country and provides a 24- as a distinguished graduate hour, 7-day operations center of the Air Force Reserve Of- for pre- and post-deployment fi cer Training Corps program support. at Purdue University. A career In 2007, Second Air Force civil engineer, she has served was given responsibility to in a variety of positions at the provide curricula and advice base, major command and Air to the Iraqi Air Force as it Staff levels, and commanded a stands up its own technical civil engineer squadron, mis- training and branch specifi c sion support group and an air basic training among oth- base wing. ers. This mission is known Her contingency experience as “CAFTT” for Coalition Air includes service in support of Forces Technical Training. Operation Desert Shield, and General Patrick will replace command of a civil engineer Maj. Gen. Mary Kay Hertog at unit in support of Operation Keesler AFB. General Hertog Southern Watch. Photo by Annette Janetzke will become Director, Sexual A change of command cer- The Defense Language Institute English Language Center celebrates the United States Army's 236th Birthday Assault Prevention and Re- emony will be conducted at June 14 with a cake cutting ceremony by the Echo Company Soldiers. The activity duty soldiers cutting the sponse Offi ce, Offi ce of the 9 a.m. July 18 on MacArthur cake are (left) Private Josemir Padilla Rosario, the youngest, and Specialist Carlos Rene Arbelo Garcia, the Undersecretary of Defense Parade Field at Fort Sam oldest. for Personnel and Readiness, Houston. PAGE 12 TALESPINNER JUNE 24, 2011 37th37th TRSSTRSS welcomeswelcomes newnew commandercommander NEW CHAPLAIN

Rank/Name: Lt. Col. Brian Farlow Squadron: 37th Training Support Squadron Date assumed command: June 23 Previous assignment: Headquarters Air Force, Strategic Plans & Policy Time in service: 15.5 years Family: Wife and two children Hobbies: Kids and college football Why the squadron is important to the Air Force mission: We support the training of Airmen from the start to deployment … over 38,000 annually attending 380 courses. Command philosophy: Take care of the people and let them perform the mission. Photo by Alan Boedeker Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Michael Heuer (right), the new Lackland Air Force Base wing chaplain, Goals for new position: Continue to build on the outstanding success of talks with Col. Patrick Vetter, 37th Training Wing vice commander, before the Airman's the squadron. Run June 9. Chaplain Heuer is responsible for the base chapel program and all pastoral care ministries to the 37th Training Wing.

Air Force civilians play a crucial role in carrying out the Air Force’s expeditionary mission. Many deployment opportunities are available for civilians. For more information, visit www.cpms.osd.mil/expeditionary JUNE 24, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 13 New contingency aeromedical staging facility opens By Linda Frost anticipate a continued need for air evacuation patient 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs support. I know we will provide great clinical and compassionate care to the patients that transit Mili- Wilford Hall Medical Center continues its long tra- tary City USA, commented Maj. Gen. Byron Hepburn, dition of healing as it takes on a new mission to pro- commander, 59th Medical Wing. vide a temporary staging facility here for ill or injured Military offi cials say they anticipate one fl ight per servicemembers returning from overseas. week direct from Ramstein, Germany to Kelly Air Field In support of the war on terrorism, the 59th Contin- here, a short 10-minute drive from Wilford Hall. gency Aeromedical Staging Facility, or CASF opened The number of patients will vary and range from June 13, to support the patients in the military air Marines, Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen. evacuation system. The critically injured will be transported imme- A team of trained experts will provide medical care diately from Kelly to Brooke Army Medical Center. and keep patients comfortable for 12-72 hours while General Hepburn said, “The ultimate goal is to get awaiting transportation to their fi nal destination. them to treatment facilities nearest their home, family The 59th CASF is referred to as a contingency fa- or military installation.” cility since it is not part of the 59th Medical Wing’s Currently, the contingency aeromedical staging fa- permanent mission. It will remain as long as patient Photo by Senior Airman Kevin Ilnuma cility is staffed by Air Force Reservists deployed from fl ow mandates the need. Air Force senior leaders opened the 59th Contingency Aero- 14 states for a six-month period. In the future, it is The operation came together quickly after a task- medical Staging Facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony June expected active duty members will be assigned. ing from the Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force 13 at Wilford Hall Medical Center. “This is an awesome opportunity for the Air Force Base, Ill., to provide a central location within the Reserves and active duty to make this one mission, United States with enhanced medical care and the orative effort with our Army colleagues at Ft. Sam one fi ght,” said Col. Debora Esque, commander of ability to move patients safely and expeditiously to Houston.” the 59th CASF. various locations stateside. The 59th CASF is one of many strategically placed The team consists of 43 medical personnel, includ- “Texas, being centrally located, along with state-of- units across the United States. Other primary staging ing a doctor, physician’s assistant, nurses, medical the art medical facilities at Ft. Sam Houston, specialty facilities are located at Andrews Air Force Base, Md.; technicians and administrative staff. care at Wilford Hall, and our proximity to the Kelly Scott Air Force Base, Ill.; Travis Air Force Base, Calif.; Two active duty Airmen from the 59th MDW serve fl ight line, made locating the CASF here operation- and Hickham Air Force Base, Hawaii. as liaisons with the reservists and provide operational ally sound,” said General Hepburn. “It is a collab- “We pray that this facility will be empty, but we oversight. PAGE 14 TALESPINNER JUNE 24, 2011 Courville: Leading BMT ‘the best’

By Mike Joseph Staff Writer

Several weeks after taking command of Air Force Basic Military Training at Lackland, Col. Shane Courville said he had “the best job in the Air Force.” Two years later, 737th Training Group commander Colonel Courville’s statement is reaffi rmed by the 80,000 Airmen who have passed through the Gateway to the Air Force in that time span. He calls his tenure at the BMT helm a highlight in his 24-year Air Force career. “I tell every reviewing offi cial that comes here right before we start (the BMT graduation parade) the same thing: ‘General or colonel, you may think you have the best job in the Air Force, but I have the best job in the Air Force,’” Colonel Courville said. “Usually I get the same answer when parade’s over. A lot of them look at me and say, ‘You do have the best job in the Air Force.’ Command is a privilege, and to have been the commander of BMT is really the highlight and the most rewarding job of my career.” Colonel Courville will relinquish his BMT leadership role in a change of command ceremony July 1, 9 a.m., at the parade grounds. Lt. Col. Glenn Palmer, 720th Special Tactics Group Photo by Robbin Cresswell commander, Hurlburt Field, Fla., will Col. Shane Courville, 737th Training Group commander, talks with Airman Kiara Cruz, 326th Training Squadron,Sq Flight 422, after BMT gradu- replace Colonel Courville as the 737th ation June 17. After two years as the 737th Training Group commander, Colonel Courville relinquishes comcommandma July 1. TRG commander. Though departing Lackland, Colonel for MTIs during their four-year tour two Airmen Training Complexes and Courville’s not leaving San Antonio. In at BMT. a dining/classroom facility, part of a his next assignment, Colonel Courville “I think the enlisted leadership of $900 million project; and the imple- will serve as Air Education and Train- our Air Force has a very high expec- mentation of cyber training into the ing Command chief of staff at Randolph tation of our MTIs,” he said. “When the curriculum. EVENTE 411 Air Force Base. various career fi elds release an indi- “It truly has been a privilege to leadad “I’m excited to work at a strategic vidual for a special duty assignment as a program that really is on the cuttinging WHAT: level with the commander, vice com- an MTI, I think the expectation is that edge of the new Airmen of the Unitediteed 737th Training Group change mander and the leadership team at they’re going to get a highly trained, States Air Force,” Colonel Courvillervviille of command ceremony AETC,” he said. “I think I’ll bring the even more professional individual said. “Without a doubt in my mind,miind, perspective of what 2nd Air Force does when they return. The Deliberate De- it’s validated every week when peoplepeeople WHEN: to the command. To work at that level velopment Program is the key for that tour BMT. is always interesting.” additional training.” “You’re getting the best trained Airi - 9 a.m., July 1 The departing commander said one Colonel Courville said other high- men in the history of the United States of his visions when he came to BMT lights from the past two years include Air Force and the best prepared Air- was to install a program specifi cally the 2010 Triennial Review Committee’s men for meeting the needs of the fu- WHERE: designed for military training instruc- validation of BMT’s training direction; ture. I think that’s the part I’ll remem- Parade grounds, behind 37th tors. The Deliberate Development Pro- saving the Air Force $600,000 a year ber forever – the best trained Airmen TRW headquarters, Bldg. 2484. gram did this by providing additional by switching from leather shoes to in the history of the Air Force without training in leadership and character corfram; beginning construction on a doubt.” JUNE 24, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 15

Photo by William Belcher Staff Sgt. Lance Allen briefs U. S. Air Force Academy cadets June 8, during their Op- eration Air Force visit to the Air Force Intel- ligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency headquarters.

was equally impressed with what the cal Wing briefi ng at the Wilford Hall ISR community brings to the fi ght. Medical Center and toured the Medical “(This career fi eld) is more impor- Readiness Training Facility. The day Operation AF brings tant to the fi ghting mission than I re- was capped by F-16 incentive fl ights Operation AF brings alized,” said Cadet 2nd Class Anthony courtesy of the 149th Texas Air Na- Cummings of Peoria, Ill. “This broad- tional Guard. ened my view of the Air Force and how This group of Ops Air Force cadets important intelligence is to the war precedes a second group of six cadets cadets to Lackland fi ghters pulling the triggers.” scheduled to visit Lackland and the Air Bycadets Wayne Amann to LacklandForce cadets at Lackland. “Whether it’s Academy grad, Col. Eric Payne, Class Force ISR Agency later this summer. AF ISR Agency Public Affairs high-value targeting, real-time support of ’87, the Director of Logistics, Instal- “The cadets will encounter a breadth to engaged ground personnel, relief ef- lations and Mission Support, hosted of experience not found at USAFA,” For 90 minutes eight cadets from fort support or protecting convoys, ISR the briefi ng. He and Lt. Col. Longinos Colonel Haughian said. “Besides see- the United States Air Force Academy is a key, high value and life-saving as- Gonzalez, Class of ’92, Lt. Col. Ken Yee, ing the mission sets that up-to-now were given a crash course June 8, on set supporting all our mission sets.” Class of ’94, Maj. Edward Francis, Class they only read about, they, more im- the “silent warrior” world of the Air During the visit, the cadets received of ’00 and Capt. Dawn Higginbotham, portantly, get to interact with great en- Force Intelligence, Surveillance and a comprehensive Agency mission brief- Class of ’07, shared their ISR experi- listed troops and meet the extremely Reconnaissance Agency, as part of ing from Staff Sgt. Lance Allen of the ences and answered questions about talented young trainees going through their Operation Air Force visit to the Commander’s Action Group covering their careers as offi cers and the Air basic military training that they'll lead Gateway to the Air Force, Lackland Air the personnel, organizational structure Force in general. in the future.” Force Base. and capabilities of this intercontinental Following the briefi ng, the cadets The program's message is getting Ops Air Force is a summer program organization and its 19,000-plus mem- were given a guided tour of the Head- through. designed to give cadets three weeks bers. quarters Air Force ISR Agency Heritage “At the Academy you’re sheltered to experience, fi rsthand, everything “I didn’t realize there were so many Center by Mr. Gabe Marshall and Se- from things,” Cadet Cummings said. an operational Air Force base has to intricate parts to the organization,” nior Master Sgt. Benjamin Jones from “But, the Ops Air Force Program offer. said Cadet 2nd Class Kurt Borecky of the Air Force ISR Agency History Of- brings you to the ‘real Air Force’ as “The missions these cadets will be Austin, Texas, who’s working toward fi ce, who explained the organization’s some call it. It gives you more perspec- leading will be heavily infl uenced by a Marine commission. “Seeing how legacy of service to the nation since tive on what goes on, especially with ISR,” said ’94 Academy graduate Lt. the Agency interconnects with (the its inception as the United States Air the enlisted force, what they do and Col. Shane Haughian, commander of Corps) could have a big effect on my Force Security Service in 1948. their impact on the Air Force. I’ve ex- Lackland’s 319th Training Squadron career.” After lunch with basic military train- perienced so much in this program. It’s and primary coordinator for Ops Air Cadet 2nd Class Anthony Cummings ees, the cadets were given a 59th Medi- awesome!” PAGE 16 TALESPINNER JUNE 24, 2011 Tips to check for testicular cancer By Maj. Paul S. Ward and Maj. Gwen Kaegy the skin is the most relaxed. If an un- 559th Medical Group usual lump is found, it will likely be a fi rm area on the front or side of the Testicular cancer is the most com- testicle. mon type of cancer in men between Other symptoms include a feeling of the ages of 20 to 34 years. It is almost heaviness in the scrotum, a change in always curable if treated early. This is the way the testicle feels, a dull ache in why monthly testicular self-examina- the lower stomach or groin, or a sudden tions are so very important. accumulation of fl uid in the scrotum. It is easy for a man to overlook or These symptoms can indicate an infec- even ignore the early subtle signs of tes- tion, cancer, or other condition. ticular problems. It does not take much Any abnormal fi nding requires a visit effort to search for small lumps and it to your health care provider. only has to be done once a month. Since the testicles hang in a sack out- Initially, check for any swelling on side of the body, they are not protected the scrotal skin by standing in front of by bones and muscles like the rest of a mirror. Use your fi ngers to examine the reproductive system. It is com- cutting off blood supply. This can hap- torsion or rupture occurs, an immedi- each testicle by placing your index fi n- mon for males to experience testicular pen at any time. It can be caused by ate trip to the nearest emergency room ger and middle fi nger on the underside trauma which almost always occurs trauma or strenuous activity or it may is recommended. Pain is usually pres- of your testicle and your thumb on the during sports. Since testicles are made develop while a man sleeps. In very ent and often severe. top. Gently roll your testicles between of a spongy material, they are able to rare cases, testicular rupture can oc- Monthly evaluations can save your your thumb and fi ngers. Feel for an ab- absorb the shock of impact without per- cur when the testicle receives a direct life. Left untreated, testicular cancer normal lump about the size of a pea. manent damage. hit or is crushed against the pelvic bone can often turn deadly. Repeat this procedure on the other However, a common problem is tes- causing blood to leak into the scrotum. For additional information, check the testicle. ticular torsion. Within the scrotum, Any new or unusual fi nding needs to be NIH website on testicular health or at The best time to examine your tes- testicles are secured at either end. At promptly reported to your health care www.nyu.edu/shc/medservices/testicu- ticles is after a hot shower or bath when times, a testicle can become twisted, provider. In the event that testicular lar.self-exam.html.

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GOLD PLATE from P8 service management system that allows personnel to quickly determine Edwards Aquifer Level with me.” foodservice capabilities in locations in feet above sea level The retired Air Force chief mas- worldwide. ter sergeant manages the Air Force Mr. Miller is also instrumental in CURRENT LEVEL* = 643.7’ food and beverage program, which the management of the Air Force *determines Joint Base San Antonio water conservation stage includes combat and nonappropri- Food Transformation Initiative, a ated fund feeding across the Air pilot program designed to provide Normal - above 660’ Force. Airmen with improved food quality, He manages an annual budget variety and availability while main- Stage I - 660’ of nearly $400 million, 556 food taining home station and warﬁ ght- operations worldwide and ensures ing capabilities. Stage II - 650’ 255,000 meals are served daily. Through this initiative, custom- Mr. Miller spent 30 years on ac- ers served have increased by 22 *Stage III - 642’ tive duty in the Air Force foodser- percent and essential feeding meal vice career ﬁ eld, starting as a cook card holders have increased the Stage IV - 640.5’ and ultimately managing foodser- amount of meals they eat at the six vice operations for major com- pilot locations by 24 percent. Stage V - 637’ mands. Mr. Miller joined the Air For more details, visit www.usaf- *Stage III water restrictions in effect. Force Services Agency in 1996. He services.com or www.myairforce- helped develop a centralized food- life.com. For water restrictions, visit www.502abw.af.mil PAGE 18 TALESPINNER JUNE 24, 2011

Annual reports detailing the qual- the Lackland Annex. ity of drinking water provided on The report pointed out, however, Lackland and the Lackland Train- that some contaminants are naturally ing Annex were recently released by occurring in the environment and all base offi cials stating that drinking drinking water, including bottled water, water on base meets Environmental may reasonably be expected to contain Lackland Protection Agency requirements and at least small amounts of some con- is safe to drink. taminants. “We continually ensure that the According to Colonel Bert, the pres- drinking water is safe for potable use ence of these contaminants does not in- by to our customers on base,” said Lt. dicate that water poses a health risk. drinking Col. Richard Bert, Bioenvironmental The bacteriological samples taken from Engineering Flight Commander. water sample analysis and testing of Lackland and the LTA are collected by He said that though the report is the two locations and provide separate Bioenvironmental Engineering and the required annually, water is tested Consumer Confi dence Reports to con- samples are analyzed by state certifi ed water safe regularly throughout the year to sumers. lab and validated by the TCEQ. ensure customers are receiving the Two reports are required because For all other parameters, a contrac- highest quality water. each location is served by different tor authorized by TCEQ collects the Each year Bioenvironmental Engi- water distribution systems. samples and has them analyzed by a neering is required by the EPA and According to the report, very small state certifi ed lab. To view the reports, the Texas Commission on Environ- levels of contaminants were found in go http://www.lackland.af.mil/library/ mental Quality to conduct separate the drinking water on Lackland and environment.asp. PAGE 19 TALESPINNER JUNE 24, 2011 AFPERS website accessible from commercial domain By Tech. Sgt. Steve Grever which created challenges for Air services and information from any • Password cannot be the same as the Air Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Force employees working at locations home or military computer. user’s social security number Affairs like Air Force Reserve Offi cer Train- “When your password expires after • Password must be at least 15 char- ing Corps detachments, recruiting sta- 60 days, you are still able to use your acters RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE – Air tions and Guard and Reserve members common access card to access the • Password must contain at least one Force offi cials have updated the Air who wanted to connect to the AFPERS website without having to reset your uppercase letter Force personnel services website to website through a commercial inter- password,” said Mr. Krohn. • Password must contain at least one make the site accessible from the com- net service provider,” said Mr. Krohn. Airmen accessing the information lowercase letter mercial domain. “Now, the website is available to all from some personal-use Web brows- • Password must contain at least one According to Christopher Krohn, AF- members whether they access the site ers may need to download Department number PC’s knowledge management system from military or commercial comput- of Defense root certifi cates at http:// • Password must contain at least one operations chief, the AFPERS website ers.” www.dtic.mil/dtic/announcements/ special character has been reconfi gured to allow users All active duty, Guard, Reserve and dodrootcertifi cates.html if they are Users who have not been issued a to access the site from any commercial civilian Airmen will need to create an having diffi culties accessing the per- CAC and are having diffi culties creat- or military computer using their com- account at https://gum-crm.csd.disa. sonnel services website. ing an account on the website will need mon access card or a login name and mil to log into the personnel services Here are the password requirements to call the Personnel Systems Opera- password. website using their common access for users to create a new account to actions Control Center at 800-525-0102, “The previous confi guration allowed card or a login name and password. cess the personnel services website: option 8. For more details, visit the users to access the website from .mil Once they have an account created, • Password cannot be the same as the AFPERS website at https://gum-crm. and .gov connected computers only, they will be able to access personnel user’s ID csd.disa.mil. PAGE 20 TALESPINNER JUNE 24, 2011

Getting Green Conserving energy at Joint Base San Antonio By Steve Elliott “We are now in the summer season and tempera- Along with air conditioning and thermostat con- FSH News Leader tures are high. We all want to stay cool,” said Antho- trols, there are other measures in consideration of ny Martinez, 502nd Air Base Wing Energy Manager. energy usage. Lighting is another big factor in en- Getting greener at work isn’t about buying more “Staying cool involves use of air conditioning, which ergy consumption, Mr. Martinez said. potted plants for your cubicle, but how Joint Base consumes energy. More than 50 percent of JBSA’s “We should replace all our incandescent bulbs San Antonio can develop a new consciousness about energy consumption comes from air conditioning. with Energy Star-qualifi ed compact fl uorescent light old habits and a willingness to take on new ones. “Any rise in AC use causes a rise in energy con- bulbs. This can account for up to a 75 percent sav- After all, most people spend 40 hours or more sumption and cost,” Mr. Martinez said. “The de- ings in lighting energy consumption,” he said. at their offi ce, so wouldn’t it make sense to try out mands for trying to stay cool therefore translate “Also, turn off electrical appliances and power some new energy-saving tricks? Saving energy isn’t directly back to consumption and cost. JBSA energy strips when not in use. Consider unplugging items just about saving the earth; it also can save the policy states that cooling season temperatures should with cooling motors and clocks when going on vaca- government money and it’s the responsible thing be between 76 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit.” tion. When not in use, these items are not necessary. to do. To allow air conditioning to be more effi cient, air Appliances – along with air conditioning – account According to the Environmental Protection Agen- vents should be kept clear of papers and offi ce sup- for 90 percent of the energy used in the (U.S.).” cy, about 30 percent of energy consumed by offi ce plies, since it can take up to 25 percent more energy The Department of Energy (http://www.energy. buildings is used ineffi ciently. Additionally, about to pump air through blocked vents, notes the eHow gov) recommends turning off a computer’s monitor 17 percent of greenhouse gas emissions come from Money website. In the spring and summer, open if it’s not going to be used it in the next 20 minutes commercial buildings’ energy use. The Energy In- windows and use fans instead of air conditioning or more. If the user is away from the computer formation Administration estimates that if commer- and use blinds to keep the sun from heating rooms, for more than two hours, the DOE advises saving cial and industrial buildings improved their energy the website suggests. energy by switching off the monitor. And while they effi ciency by 10 percent, our economy could see “For every degree of temperature variation there might be fun or pretty to look at, screen savers yearly savings of nearly $20 billion. is a 3 percent variation in consumption and cost. don’t save energy; they require full power from the The federal government is the largest energy Our awareness of temperature settings should in- monitor and the same amount of energy from the consumer in the United States and has buildings clude the knowledge of why we have certain set computer as when someone is working away on a all across the country, according to the Department points, which should give us patience in accepting spreadsheet. of Energy. In a typical year, federal buildings con- what may seem to be uncomfortable,” Mr. Martinez “Without conservation the cost of energy will go sume nearly 40 percent of all energy used by the said. “Temperature settings are established within up. We could be paying more next year for the same government and represent 5 percent of all com- acceptable comfort zones. They are not intended or less energy consumption,” Mr. Martinez stressed. mercial buildings’ energy consumption in the United to ‘punish’ and should not negatively affect pro- “Energy conservation is a must to lower cost and States. ductivity.” retain our standards.”

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Local BRIEFS BASE EXCHANGE CONTEST student in an accredited college or the Lackland Retiree Activity Offi ce families a 90-day visa. The 90-day the summer permanent change of Registration in a $50 gift card university. for three hours a week, a 9 a.m. to visas will force the family out of the station season, and working through drawing continues through Thursday Scholarships are awarded noon or noon to 3 p.m. shift. country or to pay a signifi cant fi ne intermittent connectivity problems at the Lackland Base Exchange. for the essay contest topic “My For more information or to vol- for staying past the 90 days. The with the online Defense Personal The local drawing is part of a Contribution(s) to the Air Force.” unteer, contact the Lackland Retiree travel cost is not reimbursable and Property System. national promotion sponsored by the Rules, eligibility and applications Activity Offi ce in Bldg. 5616, Room members are responsible for the To ensure quality customer Army and Air Force Exchange Service are available at the Gateway and 129, or call 671-2728. expense. service during the summer surge and Mars/Wrigley. Kelly Clubs or www.afclubs.net. Requirements are available at season and mitigate the challenges Signing up for the Lackland give- The application submission CARSWELL AVENUE CLOSURES https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil. securing pack/pick up dates, a away automatically registers entries deadline is July 1. The northbound lane of Carswell minimum of three week’s notice and into a national sweepstakes drawing For more details, call 645-7034. from Truemper to Femoyer Blvd. will MANDATORY DBIDS REGISTRATION alternate dates will be required for for a $10,000 prize. be closed through the end of June to The 502nd Air Base Wing has all household goods shipments. The Lackland $50 gift card draw- OPERATION HOMEFRONT FUNDRAISER remove and replace the pavement. mandated all Joint Base San Anto- Personal property customers also ing for one will be in late July. A Dance for a Difference The westbound intersection of nio Common Access Card and Teslin should contact the traffi c manage- Contestants must be age 18 or fundraiser benefi ting Operation Luke Blvd. and Carswell will also (retirees, dependents) cardholders to ment offi ce as soon as possible older; no purchase is necessary for Homefront is July 2, 7 p.m., at be closed during this phase of road register into the Defense Biometric after receiving orders. entry. Martinez Hall. work. Identifi cation System, or DBIDS, Operation Homefront provides before Oct. 1. VETERANS AFFAIRS CALL CENTER AF SERVICES SCHOLARSHIPS emergency assistance for military NEW ITALY PCS DEPENDENT REGULATIONS Failure to register into DBIDS The Veterans Affairs combat Air Force Services will give away troops, families they leave behind New regulations are in place for prior to Oct. 1 may result in delayed call center in Lakewood, Col., has 25 $1,000 scholarships this year to and wounded warriors returning permanent change of station de- entry at any of the JBSA installation partnered with the National Suicide current Air Force club members and home. Tickets are $12 and can pendents to Italy which now require gates. Prevention Hotline on calls received their family members. be purchased at the door or in both no-fee passports and visas For more information, call 671- from a veteran or service member Family members include spouse, advance. prior to arrival. 9162. in crisis. dependent children or step-children, For more information, call Joanne Service members will not depart The center’s 877-WAR-VETS and dependent grandchildren of Heston at 693-5959. without meeting those requirements. PCS HOUSEHOLD GOODS PROCEDURES number is answered 24/7, 365 days club members who have been ac- The Italian government will start The Department of Defense is a year. cepted or are enrolled for the fall RETIREE OFFICE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS turning back dependents to process experiencing diffi culties scheduling More information is also avail- 2011 semester as a full or part-time Volunteers are needed to work in their visas correctly or only allow the household goods shipments with able at www.vetcenters.va.gov.

CHAPEL SERVICES KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES Christia n Airmen Memorial Chapel Sunday: Religious Ed., 4:30 p.m. Air Force Aid Society 671-3722 Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. Gateway Chapel Catholic Religious Ed., 10:45 a.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Wicca Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722 Tuesday-Friday: Latter Day Saints 1st Wednesday: Airman’s Attic 671-1780 Freedom Chapel 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Freedom Chapel Room 8, Base Post Offi ce 671-1058 Daily Eucharist, 11:30 a.m. Protestant San Antonio Military Open Bowling Center 671-2271 Saturday: Wilford Hall Chapel Circle, 6 p.m. DEERS 800-538-9552 Wilford Hall Chapel Gateway Chapel Traditional Service, 1:30 p.m. Exceptional Family Member Program 671-3722 Mass, 11 a.m. Seventh-Day Adventist Buddist Family Child Care 671-3376 Service, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Islamic Sunday: Legal Offi ce 671-3362 Saturday: Friday: BMT Reception Center, Library 671-3610 Freedom Chapel Sunday: Defense Language 10 a.m. - noon. Medical Appointment Line 916-9900 Eucharist, 5:30 p.m. Airmen Memorial Chapel Institute Reconciliation after Eucharist Liturgical Service, 8 a.m. Student Center MPF ID Cards 671-6006 Faith Study, 1:30 p.m. Outdoor Recreation 925-5532 Sunday: Freedom Chapel Jummah Prayer, 1:30-2:30 For more information, TRICARE Info 800-444-5445 Freedom Chapel Contemporary Service, p.m. contact the chapel staff: Thrift Shop 671-3600 Religious Ed., 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Sunday: Eucharist, 11 a.m. Gospel Service, Religious Ed., 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Freedom Chapel • 671-4208 Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club www.lacklandesc.org 12:30 p.m. Lackland Force Support Squadron www.lacklandfss.com Gateway Chapel • 671-2911 Wilford Hall Chapel Children’s Church Jewish Lackland ISD www.lacklandisd.net Mass, 3 p.m. provided Friday: Religious Ed., 11 a.m. Airmen Memorial Chapel Hope Chapel • 671-2941 Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club www.lacklandosc.org Orthodox Wednesday and Thursday: Sabbath Eve Service, Lackland Public website www.lackland.af.mil WHMC Chapel • 292-7373 Sunday: Bible Study, 6 p.m. 5:45 p.m. My Air Force Life www.MyAirForceLife.com PAGE 22 TALESPINNER JUNE 24, 2011 What’s Happening � � Family Support Events

JUNE 24 For more details, call 671-3722. PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL JULY 5-7 BMT FAMILY SEMINAR MONTHLY MEETINGS Protestant Women of the Chapel TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The Air Force Basic Military Train- JUNE 28 meets for Bible study Thursday, 6 p.m., A three-day transition assistance AMVET REPRESENTATIVE ing Family Seminar is today, noon, in ENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB at Freedom Chapel. program for separating or retiring mili- the BMT reception center, Bldg. 7246. An American Veterans National Ser- The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the month For more information, call 671- tary personnel is July 5-7, 7:45 a.m. The seminar helps family members vice Offi cer will be available Tuesday, at the AFRC, Bldg. 1249. For more information, visit www.lacklandesc.org. 4208. to 4 p.m. each day, at the Airman and of graduating Airmen transition into 8 a.m. to noon, at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. The program OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB the Air Force. Family Readiness Center to help with JULY 1 is presented by the Department of The Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club will not meet during the summer. The disability claims. AFRC FAMILY DAY CLOSURE Labor and the Texas Workforce Com- next meeting is Aug. 30. For more information, visit www.lacklandosc.org. JUNE 27 Call 699-5087 for an appointment. The Airman and Family Readiness mission, and focuses on how to job MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN FAMILY READINESS BRIEFING Center will be closed July 1 for an Air search and employment-related topics. The Military Council of Catholic Women meets the fi rst Friday of the month, A family readiness briefi ng for PRE-SEPARATION RETIREES’ CLASS Education and Training Command For more details, call 671-3722. 9:30 a.m., at Freedom Chapel. For more information, call 671-4208. deploying personnel is Monday, 10:30- A mandatory counseling class for family day. 11:30 a.m., at the Airman and Family pre-separation retirees is Tuesday, JULY 6 Readiness Center. 9-11 a.m., at the Airman and Family JUNE 30 DISABILITY TAP SEMINAR JULY 4 RIGHT START ORIENTATION The briefi ng is for personnel Readiness Center. PRE-SEPARATION RETIREES’ CLASS A disability transition assistance AFRC HOLIDAY CLOSURE Right Start Orientation, a class deploying, remote assignments or Attendees will be briefed about A mandatory counseling class for program seminar is Thursday, 11 a.m. The Airman and Family Readiness designed for Lackland newcomers, extended temporary deployments. benefi ts and services. pre-separation retirees is Thursday, to noon, at the Airman and Family Center will be closed July 4 for the is July 6, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the For more information, call 671- For more details, call 671-3722. 9-11 a.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. Independence Day holiday. Gateway Club. 3722. Readiness Center. The seminar provides separating For more details, call 671-3722. JUNE 29 Attendees will be briefed about or retiring personnel with informa- JULY 5 RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR RIGHT START ORIENTATION benefi ts and services. tion on the criteria and benefi ts to be AMVET REPRESENTATIVE PERFORMING ARTS GROUP MEETING A return and reunion seminar is Right Start Orientation, a class For more information, call 671- considered a disabled veteran. An American Veterans National The Lackland Performing Arts Monday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the Airman designed for Lackland newcomers, is 3722. For more details, call 671-3722. Service Offi cer will be available July Group meets July 6, 6-7 p.m., at Arnold and Family Readiness Center. Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the 5, 8 a.m. to noon, at the Airman and Hall Community Center. “Expressions,” The seminar is an informal forum Gateway Club. Family Readiness Center to help with an open microphone forum, follows about the stress families and individu- For more information, call 671- WWW.LACKLANDFSS.COM disability claims. the meeting from 7-9 p.m. For more als experience during their separation. 3722. Call 699-5087 for an appointment. details, call 671-2619 or 671-2352. JUNE 24, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 23 SPORTS Upcoming CHARITY FISHING TOURNAMENT A tournament benefi tting the Fisher House is Saturday at Choke Canyon Reservoir. First place is $5,000. For more details, call Bill Allison at 241-0370.

URBAN TRIATHLON Military entry for the TRI Pearl Triathlon, July 31, is $65 for sprint and $60 for super sprint distances. To register online, visit www. redemptionrp.com. Scoreboard SOFTBALL National W L 1. NIOC 11 0 2. 93rd IS 7 3 3. 433rd AW 6 4 4. 543rd Spt Sq 6 5 5. Navy-Marines 4 6 6. 802nd OSS 2 8 Photo by Staff Sgt. Josie Walck 7. 688th IOW 0 10 Senior Airman Francisco Amador-Montes, 59th Medical Wing evaluations monitor, 59th Medical Support Squadron, runs near the Valley High Gate June 9. Since committing himself to a strictly vegan lifestyle, he has improved his best 1.5-mile run time by 21 seconds. American W L 1. LAB 10 2 2. Crypto Div 8 3 Airman fi nds fi tness success through veganism 3. 701st MP Bn 6 5 4. Security Forces 6 5 5. AFISRA 5 6 By Staff Sgt. Josie Walck mance. vegan ever since.” For obese adults, losing just 6. 624th OC 4 7 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs His diet is entirely plant- Airman Amador-Montes said a few pounds or preventing 7. 717th MI Bn 0 11 based, as animals or animal supportive family and friends further weight gain has signifi - Senior Airman Fransisco by-products are no longer al- along with seeing positive re- cant health benefi ts. Competitive W L Amador-Montes looked for a lowed to engulf his intestinal sults has kept him motivated. “I have more energy,” Air- 1. Radiology 10 2 vegetarian diet regimen dif- tract. Occasional bewilderment from man Amador-Montes said. “I 2. FSS 10 3 3. CES 8 5 ferent than the norm to pro- “I was listening to the radio family members and pizza no longer feel sluggish after 4. 149th FW 7 6 vide him positive weight-loss in my car one evening,” Airman cravings has not always been eating.” 5. 343rd TRS 5 8 results. Amador-Montes said. “They easy for him. His exercise routine is that 6. 668th ALIS 4 9 “I could be a regular veg- were talking about the differ- “Everyone thought I wasn’t of the Energizer Bunny who 7. Dental 2 12 etarian, but that just seemed ent types of healthy diets and going to be able to go through runs on and on. too easy,” said Airman Ama- they mentioned veganism.” with it and that I was crazy. My “I run farther and faster Women W L 1. Crypto Div 2 0 dor-Montes with a smile as he He looked to the worldwide mom asked me if I had joined without stopping,” he said. “I 2. 59th Med Wing 1 1 strolled around the 1.5 mile web for the 411 (information) some kind of cult or religion,” wanted to be healthy and feel 3. MSS 1 1 track at Lackland. on vegetarianism. he joked. “I attended Combat healthy and I found healthful- 4.NIOC 0 2 Airman Amador-Montes, “I had an idea what a vegan Skills Training in March and ness as a vegan,” he said. 59th Medical Wing evaluations was but wanted to know more, April and made it through still For more details on healthy GOLF monitor, 59th Medical Support so I went home and looked it a vegan. I do plan on being a diets and exercise plans, con- Division II W L 1. 433rd AW 6 1 Squadron, recently committed up on the Internet,” he said. vegan for the rest of my life, tact the Lackland Health and 2. AF ISR 5 2 himself to a 100-percent vegan “What really interested me was even through my deployment is Wellness Center at 671-0566. 3. LAB Sq 4 2 lifestyle. reading an article mentioning coming up.” “Believe in yourself! Every- 4. COMM 3 2 He weighs 18 pounds less that most top athletes were According to the U.S. De- thing and everyone will seem 5. Recruiting 2 4 and runs 21 seconds faster vegan.” partment of Agriculture, signif- to go against you, but you just 1/2 1/2 6. 343rd TRS 2 3 than his best run time on the His eating habits would have icantly overweight people have have to have enough will pow- 7. DLI 21/2 41/2 Air Force physical fi tness test an overhaul going forward. a greater risk of developing er,” Airman Amador-Montes after fi ve months of training. “That night I said to my- many diseases including high said. “You’ll feel the motiva- He credits his new diet for self, ‘Tomorrow, I’m gonna be blood pressure, Type 2 diabe- tion once you start seeing the the sudden improvement in a vegan,’” Airman Amador- tes, stroke and some forms of improvements in your run and his health and physical perfor- Montes said. “And I’ve been a cancer. weight loss.” PAGE 24 TALESPINNER JUNE 24, 2011 Base pools offer escape from heat

As temperatures stretch into the play throughout the day.” triple digits in South Texas, many Mr. Greene encourages swimmers families are seeking a break from the to drink plenty of water and apply heat by taking a dip in one of the pools sun screen every two hours. He also on Lackland. In the rush to cool off, urges parents to know their child’s however, it’s important to take a few swimming abilities. moments to ensure the basics of water Lifeguards are on duty from 8 a.m. safety are followed. to 8 p.m., supporting the base aquatic According to David Greene, Lack- summer program and working during land Aquatics Director, the biggest open swim hours. Summer programs safety concern at the base pools is includes lap swimming, water aero- heat exhaustion. bics, swim lessons for ages three to “We encourage swimmers to stay adult, youth swim team ages 6-15 and hydrated and take breaks in the shade scuba lessons for ages 11 and up. throughout their time at the pool,” he Pool patrons can purchase annual said. “Being in the water sometimes pool passes for $30 or a 15-visit pool gives people a false sense of security pass for $15. Daily admission is $2. For and they do not realize they are be- more information, contact the swim- coming dehydrated as they exercise or ming pool main ofﬁ ce at 671-2413.

Summer pool hours Base swimming pool rules

MONDAYTUESDAY-FRIDAYSATURDAY-SUNDAY • All children must be fully potty trained and three years or older to enter the main pool. Swim diapers are not permitted. CHAPARRAL, closed 11:10 a.m.-2 p.m. (lap swim); 1- 7 p.m. (open swim) • Children 3 through 10 must be under supervision of an individual BLDG. 7342 2-7 p.m. (open swim) who is 18 or older. MEDINA, closed 3-7 p.m. (open swim)1- 7 p.m. (open swim) • Children 11 - 13 years of age may use the pool facility if they can BLDG. 141 demonstrate good swimming skills and pass a swim test given by the

WARHAWK, 1-7 p.m. 1- 7 p.m. (open swim); closed Thursday 1-8 p.m. (open swim) lead lifeguard. BLDG. 2502 (open swim) • All swimming devices must be U.S. Coast Guard approved; ﬂ oaties are not allowed.