A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, TEXAS • Vol. 73 No. 5 • FEBRUARY 5, 2016 433rd welcomes new commander Photo by Senior Airman Bryan Swink (Left) Maj. Gen. John C. Flournoy, Jr., 4th Air Force commander, passes the 433rd Airlift Wing guidon to (Right) Col. Thomas T.K. Smith, Jr., who assumes command of the wing, during an assumption of command ceremony Jan. 30. Throughout his career, Smith serviced with the 433rd AW in numerous roles from 2001 to 2012 before becoming the 507th Operations Group commander at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. His last assignment prior to joining the wing was as the 459th Air Refueling Wing commander at Joint Base Andrews, Wash. See story page 12 INSIDE | News 3 Community Briefs 14 Sports 17 ONLINE | http://www.JBSA.mil PAGE 2 TALESPINNER FEBRUARY 5, 2016 Use SMART goals toward Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland Editorial Staff BRIG. GEN. BOB LABRUTTA healthier eating, weight loss 502ND AIR BASE WING/JBSA COMMANDER By Adam Michael Woodyard weight loss goal, a registered dietitian TODD G. WHITE Outpatient Dietitian, Department of Nutritional Medicine, can help you determine the best course 502ND ABW/JBSA Brooke Army Medical Center of action. There is a lot of misinformation PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR when it comes to nutrition and weight loss. For many, ringing in a new year Registered dieticians use evidence-based OSCAR BAllADARES JBSA-LacKLAND involves more than just a countdown, fire- practice to help develop personalized PUBLIC AFFAIRS CHIEF works and champagne. Many take this op- SMART goals toward healthier eating for portunity to improve bad habits. weight loss. SENIOR AIRMAN LYNSIE NICHOLS Unfortunately, resolution-makers often • Focus on what you have accom- SENIOR AIRMAN KRYSTAL JEFFERS give up before February. plished, not what you haven’t. 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AIRMEN PARTICIPATION NEEDED FOR HEALTH SURVEY The Air Force needs input from Airmen on Although National Mentoring issues that directly affect the health, well- Month has come to a close, but there being and readiness of military members are still opportunities for Airmen at and families by participating in the Health all levels to invest in their develop- Related Behaviors Survey that will inform ment and the advancement of others the Defense Department of potential health through MyVector. problems in the military community. In 2015, the Air Force launched The 40-minute survey is voluntary for ac- MyVector to provide members seek- tive components and Coast Guard members. ing mentoring an opportunity for Some personnel will be randomly selected personal and professional develop- to complete an anonymous health review ment to help Airmen achieve their via email and mail invitation. Members can goals and ultimately strengthen the complete the survey on any computer with overall mission of the Air Force. Internet capability and should be as accurate “I’ve recently discovered the and honest as possible about diet, exercise, MyVector tool through an announce- stress, substance use and alcohol. ment by the secretary of the Air The DOD conducts the anonymous HRBS Force,” said Staff Sgt. Joseph Romero, every three years to get a comprehensive up- an Air Force Operations Group emer- date about the health behaviors of military gency actions controller. “It was a bit members. No personal identifiers on this sur- of a relief to see this tool come out vey will be asked, however, this questionnaire because I’d been looking for a strong will be linked to survey participation. mentor, and now had a resource full Members are asked to complete the of volunteers who were able and questionnaire at https://www.DOD2015Health willing to assist me in my career.” Photo by Airman 1st Class Halley Burgess Survey.com.