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CFC 2012Donations at JBSA basesexceeding last year’s markPG 3

Burn NoticeBase offi cials stress homefi re prevention, educationPG 6

Bruised, Not Broken Activities support DomesticViolence Awareness Month PG 5

Trash ’n TreasureJBSA program redistributessurplus items amongst units PG 7

Photo by Robbin CresswellAirman 1st Class Elizabeth Hunter, 559th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, foreground, and Amy Hoover, wife of Airman 1st Class Keegan Hoover, 802nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, help erect a home Sept. 22 at a housing development near Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. More than 70 JBSA service members and civilians spent two days helping construct homes for a Habitat for Humanity community service project. See PG 12.

TALESPINNER October 19, 2012commentary

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By Master Sergeant Bruce HarrisonHeadquarters, 502nd Air Base Wing

“The only real reason to be a leader is: to add value to people, add value to your-

self and know what people around you value.” These are words from John Maxwell, a leadership expert, speaker and author. These words also express my personal philosophy on effective leadership in the US Air Force.

Twelve years ago, I began my mission to fl y, fi ght and win. Thus far, I have been stationed at six different bases and have deployed three times. During these years, I witnessed the loss of cowork-ers, some leaving the service and others their lives on Earth. At one point, I too considered separating from the service, but my drive, competitiveness and per-severance would not allow me.

My fi ght within wouldn’t let me walk away from my career as a leader who would infl uence our new Airmen, eager to learn and serve our great country. Most importantly, I couldn’t walk away from the best camaraderie in the world.

I’ve learned leadership is a way of life. For example, during my study of leadership, I stumbled across a very interesting article. It shared the king of Thailand’s beliefs in the inverted pyramid. He said most leaders consider themselves on top of the pyramid and people at the bottom of it, below them. But he felt real success is shown in an inverted pyramid, where people are on top and he is below, doing his best to hold up the pyramid. In other words, a

great leader constantly serves the needs of others.

Another demonstration, one I regard as leadership as its best, comes from a story about Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower. He would place the string on a table and say, “Pull the string and it will fol-low wherever you wish, push it and it will go nowhere at all; it’s just that way when it comes to leading people.”

As a leader it’s important to also add value to yourself. For me, adding value and growing as an NCO means reading more books, taking more college class-es, spending more time with my family, running more miles, eating healthier and doing all the right things in order for me to be a better leader.

I fi nd the third purpose of leadership to be best described by Colin Powell. He said, “Leadership is solving problems; the day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them.” He also said, “They have either lost confi dence that you can help or concluded you do not care; either case is a failure of leadership.”

Great Air Force leaders must under-stand what their Airmen value. Some things to help you understand what people value are: be a great listener, learner and leader. I myself am learn-ing to walk slowly through the crowd to be able to learn and understand who my Airmen are and what’s important to them.

It’s said that people don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care. This refl ects one of the best lessons I’ve learned – invest in people. To be a mentor and affect some-one’s life, you must get to a personal level. It can and must happen without showing favoritism or crossing a line. It must happen because our future leaders need us to help them recognize and de-cide which of the three types of people in the Air Force will ultimately be – the people who watch things happen, the people who make things happen or the people who ask what happened.

A great leader – a “fl y, fi ght and win” leader – is the kind of person who makes things happen.

My fi ght within, which is to be a better leader, is exactly what I plan on accomplishing throughout my remaining years in the Air Force.

Great leaders serve needs of others“Pull the string and it will follow wherever you wish, push it and it will go nowhere at all; it’s just that way when it comes to lead-ing people.”

– Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower,

October 19, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 3newsAIRMAN’S VOICE SPEED MENTORING

The Airman’s Voice Speed Mentoring session is Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Gateway Club.

The mentoring session is designed for airmen basic to senior airmen. It features subject matter experts in areas of profes-sional development. Topics include spe-cial duty, promotions, retraining, off-duty education, commissioning opportunities, and civilian transitioning.

For more details, contact Staff Sgt. Melissa Evans at 210-488-5436.

FREE TOPS IN BLUE TICKETS

Tickets are available to a free Tops in Blue show Nov. 4, 4 p.m., at Laurie Auditorium on the campus of Trinity University. Seating is on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis, but patrons must have a ticket to get in.

Tickets can be picked up at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Information, Tickets and Travel Offi ce, Bldg. 5506; the Randolph Community Services Mall, Bldg. 895; or the Fort Sam Houston Community Center. Doors open 45 minutes prior to show time.

LEADERS TRAINING COURSE

The 802nd Mission Support Group will conduct a training session Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for new Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland squadron commanders and fi rst sergeants in the Bldg. 1052 conference room.

For more information, email [email protected].

CAM COMBAT BREAKFAST

The Alamo Chapter Air Force Associa-tion, Air Force Recruiting Service andthe San Antonio Chamber of Commerce will host the Celebrate America’sMilitary Combat Breakfast Nov. 7, 7 a.m., at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Kendrick Enlisted Club.

Maj. Gen. Suzanne M. Vautrinot, commander, 24th Air Force at JBSA-Lackland, will be the guest speaker for the breakfast.

Dress for the event is Army Combat Uniform or Airman Battle Uniform for service members, and business attire for civilians.

The cost is $10.95 per person. Guests must make reservations by Thursday. To RSVP, contact Staff Sgt. April Sablo at 210-565-0567.

NEWS IN BRIEF Combined Federal Campaign ’12

By Mike Joseph Senior Writer

This year’s annual Combined Federal Campaign has found Joint Base San Antonio and the city of San Antonio contributors to be in a giving mood.

Five weeks into the 2012 cam-paign, the three JBSA installa-tions combined have reached almost 40 percent of their $4.6 million total goal. And city-wide, contributions from San Antonio federal employees are running $251,000 ahead of last year’s pace toward its $5.5 mil-lion goal.

“The JBSA campaign is going very well,” said 1st Lt. Anthony Anderson, the JBSA campaign project offi cer. “We have seen donations coming in at a faster pace than last year, and we ex-pect this to continue.

“I had high expectations when we kicked off the campaign (Sept. 1), and those expecta-tions have been exceeded,” he said about the campaign, which continues through Dec. 15.

The CFC was created to shield fed-eral employees from constant year-round solicitation in the work place. It affords them the opportunity to de-cide and donate without leaving their work center.

The 2012 campaign guidebook for potential contributors lists more than 2,700 different charities, local to inter-national. Donors can make one-time contributions or payroll deductions; donations can also be distributed among the charities in accordance with the donor’s wishes.

JBSA has raised more than $1.8

million one-third of the way into the fundraising. By installations, JBSA-Randolph has reached over 55 percent of its $1.1 million goal, JBSA-Lackland is at 39 percent of its $2.1 million tar-get, and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston has collected 27 percent toward its $1.4 million objective.

This year’s theme, “iGive,” is com-prised of four parts: “I’m informed, I’m involved, I’m inspired and I’m invest-ed.” It augments an “effective commu-nications” approach to the campaign, and Anderson said it has been one of the keys to a successful start.

“We have seen marked improve-ment this year in receptiveness to the campaign simply by ensuring we use effective communication,” he said. “Our key workers have made sure not just to drop the brochure on an individual’s desk, but rather take the time to explain CFC so they can make an informed decision.”

Dave Carletti, senior vicepresident, public sector cam-paigns, United Way of San An-tonio and Bexar County, who isresponsible for the San AntonioCFC, also said helping potentialcontributors understand thecampaign’s signifi cance is pay-ing off.

“Our primary focus this yearwas to provide meaningful in-formation so donors could makeinformed decisions and reallyunderstand the impact theirinvestments make,” said Car-letti. “We look to be on trackfor a successful campaign tomeet and exceed our $5.5 mil-lion goal.

“I believe most people arewilling to give if given the op-portunity and provided a goodreason to be involved,” he said.“The No. 1 reason people don’tgive is they are not asked.Through our efforts to createmore meaningful contact, wehope to educate all CFC donorsso they see the value in partici-pating.”

The JBSA campaign project offi cer said the CFC provides choice, conve-nience and confi dence for contribu-tors.

“Federal employees can choose from more than 2,700 agencies, donate con-veniently through payroll deduction, and be confi dent the organization they are donating to has been screened to ensure their money is being used as the agency advertises,” he said.

Carletti added the military and ci-vilian federal workforce 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 help-ing hand … to make a difference in someone’s life. You never know when that someone might be you, a family member or a friend.”

JBSA, donors exceeding expectations

October 19, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 3newsAIRMAN’S VOICE SPEED MENTORING

The Airman’s Voice Speed Mentoring session is Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Gateway Club.

The mentoring session is designed for airmen basic to senior airmen. It features subject matter experts in areas of profes-sional development. Topics include spe-cial duty, promotions, retraining, off-duty education, commissioning opportunities, and civilian transitioning.

For more details, contact Staff Sgt. Melissa Evans at 210-488-5436.

FREE TOPS IN BLUE TICKETS

Tickets are available to a free Tops in Blue show Nov. 4, 4 p.m., at Laurie Auditorium on the campus of Trinity University. Seating is on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis, but patrons must have a ticket to get in.

Tickets can be picked up at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Information, Tickets and Travel Offi ce, Bldg. 5506; the Randolph Community Services Mall, Bldg. 895; or the Fort Sam Houston Community Center. Doors open 45 minutes prior to show time.

LEADERS TRAINING COURSE

The 802nd Mission Support Group will conduct a training session Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for new Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland squadron commanders and fi rst sergeants in the Bldg. 1052 conference room.


CAM COMBAT BREAKFAST

The Alamo Chapter Air Force Associa-tion, Air Force Recruiting Service andthe San Antonio Chamber of Commerce will host the Celebrate America’sMilitary Combat Breakfast Nov. 7, 7 a.m., at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Kendrick Enlisted Club.

Maj. Gen. Suzanne M. Vautrinot, commander, 24th Air Force at JBSA-Lackland, will be the guest speaker for the breakfast.

Dress for the event is Army Combat Uniform or Airman Battle Uniform for service members, and business attire for civilians.

The cost is $10.95 per person. Guests must make reservations by Thursday. To RSVP, contact Staff Sgt. April Sablo at 210-565-0567.

NEWS IN BRIEF Combined Federal Campaign ’12

By Mike Joseph Senior Writer

This year’s annual Combined Federal Campaign has found Joint Base San Antonio and the city of San Antonio contributors to be in a giving mood.

Five weeks into the 2012 cam-paign, the three JBSA installa-tions combined have reached almost 40 percent of their $4.6 million total goal. And city-wide, contributions from San Antonio federal employees are running $251,000 ahead of last year’s pace toward its $5.5 mil-lion goal.

“The JBSA campaign is going very well,” said 1st Lt. Anthony Anderson, the JBSA campaign project offi cer. “We have seen donations coming in at a faster pace than last year, and we ex-pect this to continue.

“I had high expectations when we kicked off the campaign (Sept. 1), and those expecta-tions have been exceeded,” he said about the campaign, which continues through Dec. 15.

The CFC was created to shield fed-eral employees from constant year-round solicitation in the work place. It affords them the opportunity to de-cide and donate without leaving their work center.

The 2012 campaign guidebook for potential contributors lists more than 2,700 different charities, local to inter-national. Donors can make one-time contributions or payroll deductions; donations can also be distributed among the charities in accordance with the donor’s wishes.

JBSA has raised more than $1.8

million one-third of the way into the fundraising. By installations, JBSA-Randolph has reached over 55 percent of its $1.1 million goal, JBSA-Lackland is at 39 percent of its $2.1 million tar-get, and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston has collected 27 percent toward its $1.4 million objective.

This year’s theme, “iGive,” is com-prised of four parts: “I’m informed, I’m involved, I’m inspired and I’m invest-ed.” It augments an “effective commu-nications” approach to the campaign, and Anderson said it has been one of the keys to a successful start.

“We have seen marked improve-ment this year in receptiveness to the campaign simply by ensuring we use effective communication,” he said. “Our key workers have made sure not just to drop the brochure on an individual’s desk, but rather take the time to explain CFC so they can make an informed decision.”

Dave Carletti, senior vicepresident, public sector cam-paigns, United Way of San An-tonio and Bexar County, who isresponsible for the San AntonioCFC, also said helping potentialcontributors understand thecampaign’s signifi cance is pay-ing off.

“Our primary focus this yearwas to provide meaningful in-formation so donors could makeinformed decisions and reallyunderstand the impact theirinvestments make,” said Car-letti. “We look to be on trackfor a successful campaign tomeet and exceed our $5.5 mil-lion goal.

“I believe most people arewilling to give if given the op-portunity and provided a goodreason to be involved,” he said.“The No. 1 reason people don’tgive is they are not asked.Through our efforts to createmore meaningful contact, wehope to educate all CFC donorsso they see the value in partici-pating.”

The JBSA campaign project offi cer said the CFC provides choice, conve-nience and confi dence for contribu-tors.

“Federal employees can choose from more than 2,700 agencies, donate con-veniently through payroll deduction, and be confi dent the organization they are donating to has been screened to ensure their money is being used as the agency advertises,” he said.

Carletti added the military and ci-vilian federal workforce 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 help-ing hand … to make a difference in someone’s life. You never know when that someone might be you, a family member or a friend.”

JBSA, donors exceeding expectations

TALESPINNER October 19, 2012

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – Brooke Army Medical Center, which includes San Antonio Military Medical Center and its outlying clinics, has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for accreditation by dem-onstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in hos-pitals.

The accreditation award recogniz-es BAMC’s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commis-sion’s state-of-the-art standards.

BAMC facilities underwent a rig-orous unannounced on-site survey in July 2012. A team of Joint Com-mission expert surveyors evaluated SAMMC and the outlying clinics for compliance with standards of care specifi c to the needs of patients, including infection prevention and control, leadership and medication management.

“In achieving Joint Commission ac-creditation, BAMC has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its patients,” said Mark Pelletier, R.N., M.S., executive direc-

tor, Hospital Programs, Accredita-tion and Certifi cation Services, The Joint Commission. “Accreditation is a voluntary process and I commend BAMC for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confi dence in the community it serves.”

The Joint Commission’s hospital standards address important func-

tions relating to the care of patients and the management of hospitals. The standards are developed in con-sultation with health care experts, providers, measurement experts and patients.

Founded in 1951, The Joint Com-mission seeks to continuously im-prove health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakehold-

ers, by evaluating health care orga-nizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value.

The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits more than 19,000 health care organizations and pro-grams in the United States, includ-ing more than 10,300 hospitals and home care organizations, and more than 6,500 other health care organi-zations that provide long-term care, behavioral health care, laboratory and ambulatory care services.

The Joint Commission currently certifi es more than 2,000 disease-specifi c care programs, focused on the care of patients with chronic ill-nesses such as stroke, joint replace-ment, stroke rehabilitation, heart failure and many others. The Joint Commission also provides health care staffi ng services certifi cation for more than 750 staffi ng offi ces. An inde-pendent, not-for-profi t organization, The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. Learn more about The Joint Commis-sion at www.jointcommission.org.

Joint Commission accredits Brooke Army Medical CenterSAMMC, outlying clinics comply with national health care, safety standards

JOGGING RULES OF THE ROADWearing portable headphones, earphones, or other listening devices while running, jogging, walking, bicycling, skating or operating a motor vehicle on JBSA-Lackland roadways and sidewalks is PROHIBITED.

October 19, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 5

By James Price59th Medical Wing Family Advocacy

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month; this year’s theme is “Bruised, But Not Broken.” For Joint Base San Antonio it is a time to work together to edu-cate and support military service members and their families with the goal of eliminating domestic abuse.

According to the National Coalition Against Domes-tic Violence, 1.3 million people are victims of physical assault each year. Domestic violence destroys families and is detrimental to mission readiness. We all have a responsibility to help prevent domestic violence.

Several events are planned this month to honor the resiliency of those who have survived abuse. The JBSA Family Advocacy program is conducting a shelter drive for the Battered Women’s and Children’s Shelter.

The goal is to provide the basic necessities, such as household goods and clothing, that are often left behind when families have to leave their homes to seek safety. Collection boxes are located around JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph throughout the month. Final pickup and delivery to the shelter is scheduled for Monday.

The second major activity this month is a “Clothes-line” event. Family members in the JBSA communi-ty designed T-shirts with messages of support. The decorated shirts are displayed on clotheslines at JBSA-Lackland, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, and JBSA-Randolph.

On Oct. 15 during the Purple Ribbon Blitz event, volunteers handed out purple ribbons and awareness information at all JBSA exchanges.

The director of advocacy and training for the Tex-as Advocacy Project, Jose Juan Lara Jr., will speak Tuesday, 9:30 to 11 a.m., at the Wilford Hall Ambu-latory Surgical Center auditorium on JBSA-Lackland. His topic will be, “When the Intersections of Cultural Identity and Victimology Collide: Looking Beyond the Mainstream.” Free continuing education units may be available for some professions.

For more information, call the Family Advocacy Program at JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Fort Sam Hous-ton at 210-292-5967, or the JBSA-Randolph Family Advocacy Program at 210-652-2448.

JBSA supports DomesticViolence Awareness Month


The reality is that many American fami-lies never consider a fi re escape plan until after tragedy strikes. Because fl ames and smoke can engulf a home in minutes, an effective home fi re escape plan and aware-ness is important to ensure your family’s wellbeing. That is why fi re safety offi cials at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland want you to consider the following facts and sta-tistics when it comes to planning a safe way out.

Home FiresOne home structure fi re was reported

every 85 seconds in 2010. Most fatal fi res kill one or two people. In 2010, 19 home fi res killed fi ve or more people. These 19 fi res resulted in 101 deaths.

In 2010, U.S. fi re departments respond-ed to 369,500 home structure fi res. These fi res caused 13,350 civilian injuries, 2,640 civilian deaths, and $6.9 billion in direct damage.

According to a survey by the National Fire Protection Association, only one-third of Americans have and practice a home fi re escape plan. About three-quarters of Americans do have an escape plan, but less than half actually practice it. One-third of American households who have a plan estimated they have at least six min-utes before a fi re in their home becomes life threatening. The reality is the time available is often much less, and only eight percent say their fi rst thought on hearing a smoke alarm would be to get out.

Smoke AlarmsAlmost two-thirds, 62 percent, of report-

ed home fi re deaths resulted from fi res in homes with no smoke alarms or no work-ing smoke alarms. Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fi res in half. In fi res considered large enough to activate the smoke alarm, hardwired alarms operated 92 percent of the time, while battery-powered alarms operated only 77 percent of the time.

CookingCooking has been the leading cause of reported

home fi res and home fi re injuries since 1990. Unat-tended cooking was by far the leading cause of these fi res. Two-thirds of home cooking fi res began with the ignition of cooking materials, including food, cooking oil, fat, or grease. Cooking caused two of

every fi ve reported home fi res, roughly one of every home fi re deaths, and two of every fi ve home fi re in-juries. Eleven percent of direct property damage was caused by home fi res in 2010. Ranges accounted for the 58 percent of home cooking fi re incidents; ovens accounted for 16 percent. Children under fi ve face a higher risk of non-fi re-related burns associated with cooking, and 90 percent of burns associated with cooking equipment resulted from contact with hot equipment or some other non-fi re source.

Heating equipment was the leading cause of re-ported home fi res in the 1980s and has generally ranked second since them. It is the second leading

cause of home fi re deaths. Fires involv-ing heating equipment peak in December, January and February, as do deaths from these fi res. The leading factor contributing to heating equipment fi res was failure to clean, principally creosote from solid fueled heating equipment, primarily chimneys. Portable or fi xed space heaters, including wood stoves, were involved in one-third of home heating fi res and four out of fi ve home heating deaths. Half of home heat-ing fi re deaths resulted from fi res caused by heating equipment too close to things that can burn, such as furniture, clothing, mattresses or bedding.

Smoking MaterialsIn 2010, smoking materials started an

estimated 17,500 home structure fi res, re-sulting in 540 deaths, 1,320 injuries and $535 million in direct property damage. Smoking materials are the leading cause of home fi re deaths. Sleep was a factor in two of every fi ve home smoking material fi re deaths. Possible alcohol impairment was reported in one quarter of these deaths. In recent years, Canada and the United States have required that all cigarettes sold must be “fi re safe,” that is, have reduced ignition strength and be less likely to start fi res.

Half of home electrical fi res involved electrical distribution or lighting equip-ment. Other leading types of equipment that can cause fi res include washers or dryers, fans, portable or stationary space heaters, air conditioning equipment, wa-ter heaters and ranges. In 2010, electrical failures or malfunctions were factors in an estimated 46,500 home structure fi res re-sulting in 420 deaths, 1,520 injuries and $1.5 billion in property damage.

CandlesOn average, there are 35 home candle fi res re-

ported per day. More than one-third of these fi res started in the bedroom. More than half of all candle fi res start when things that can burn are too close to the candle. In 2010, candles caused three percent of all home fi res, 4 percent of home fi re deaths, six percent of home fi re injuries and fi ve percent of di-rect property damage from home fi res.

If you have questions about fi re and life safety, please call the JBSA-Lackland Fire Department at 210-671-2921. (Reference, National Fire Protection Association)

Fire prevention

Things to know about home fi re safety


JBSA acts on surplus initiative, creates local savingsBy Robert GoetzJoint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs

An Air Force initiative is allowing organizations throughout the service to obtain a variety of sup-plies in their own backyard – forgoing the use of their government purchase cards.

Known as the Air Force Unit-Purchased Supplies Effi ciency Initiative, the program identifi es surplus items on an installation – from offi ce supplies and furniture to building materials and tools – and re-purposes them to create local savings.

James Williams, 902nd Logistics Readiness Squadron director, said the initiative identifi es supplies through unit “6S” events – sort, straight-en, sweep, standardize, sustain and safety.

“The idea is for all units to do an inventory of their surplus supplies and make them available for redistribution using local SharePoint sites,” he said.

Categories of surplus materials that are cap-tured in databases include offi ce supplies, furni-ture, building materials, tools and industrial sup-plies.

Williams said Joint Base San Antonio members are able to obtain supplies at any JBSA location through the initiative.

“Mission partners across JBSA are working to-

gether to assemble teams to conduct the inven-tories and establish online listings using in-place capabilities such as SharePoint or electronic bul-letin boards to make surplus supplies visible,” he said.

First Lt. Joshua Frederick, 902nd LRS offi cer in charge of plans and integration and 502nd Air Base Wing point of contact for the initiative, said Randolph is “100-percent complete” in conducting 6S events, which began in late September.

“For the most part, it’s offi ce supplies that are available, but there are also tools such as ham-mers, as well as lumber and other materials,” he said. “If you go to one of the websites and see something you can use, just call the POC who is listed and set up a time to go pick up the goods. We’ve loaded all supplies on the sites.”

First Lt. Anthony Lemons, 802nd LRS fl ight commander and 502nd Air Base Wing point of contact, said the initiative is gaining traction at JBSA-Lackland.

“There have been an increasing number of peo-ple contacting me with items to add to the list,” he said. “I haven’t seen a ton of stuff re-utilized, but it is happening. I think more people will come to use the site as fewer funds are available to groups and squadrons in the future.”

Herb Alonzo, 502nd ABW point of contact at

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, said the location is still working on a SharePoint site, but the initiative is moving “in the right direction.”

“We have been doing something similar (to Lack-land and Randolph), but without the SharePoint site, and it seems to be doing well,” he said. “We have recycled approximately $75,000 in good fur-niture that was destined for the Defense Reutiliza-tion and Marketing Offi ce.”

Lemons said the initiative should prove benefi -cial by saving money and eliminating waste.

“With budget cuts leaving us with less money and people still needing things, this is a great way to move resources to where they are really needed.”

Frederick urged JBSA active-duty members and civilian employees to take advantage of the pro-gram by obtaining already-purchased supplies and by adding to the stockpile.

“If you see excess supplies in your work area, get together with your (point of contact) and have the items placed on a SharePoint site,” he said.

Frederick said the initiative will be an ongoing process. “Once we establish an initial listing, that doesn’t mean the job’s done.”

For more information, call Frederick at 210-652-4033, Lemons at 210-671-3436 or Alonzo at 210-221-9818.


In today’s culture of cost-conscious-ness, the onus for frugal spending of taxpayer dollars must be the priority for every uniformed and civilian member of Air Education and Training Command, throughout the Air Force, all the way to the top of the Department of Defense.

At Joint Base San Antonio, there’s an energy team committed to reducing en-ergy consumption and operating costs – and doing so in ways that result in zero perceived impact on its mission or personnel.

“Our long-term JBSA energy plan in-cludes a blend of technologies that will lower monthly utility bills and increase our maintenance budget for energy-re-lated equipment,” Ruben Ramos, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron energy man-ager, said.

The plan is called demand side man-agement.

“Large electric utility customers such as JBSA pay a unit cost for each KWh consumed, and a demand charge which is the rate (KW) at which those KWh are consumed,” Ramos explained. “Util-ity companies must meet the total peak demand of all customers at all times.

If they can’t meet cus-tomer demand, they either buy additional capacity or curtail cus-tomers’ use via rolling blackouts.”

JBSA’s electricity provider, CPS Energy, offers its Demand Re-sponse Program.

“Under this program, if JBSA can re-duce the rate at which it uses energy during critical periods, specifi cally noon to 7 p.m. daily, June through Septem-ber, the utility pays JBSA,” he said. “It’s cheaper for the utility to reward its own customer than to activate an additional generating plant or buy supplementary capacity on the open market.”

“Air-conditioning is the most expen-sive electrical load at Randolph, as well as the other JBSA locations,” he con-tinued. “The 902nd CES has system-atically cycled air-conditioning system components on and off to reduce the total demand during cooling sea-sons. Since 2010, these ‘events’ have occurred at Randolph up to 25 times, providing CPS with 200-400KW, lasting

3-6 p.m. as needed.”Randolph’s reward

has totaled about $73,000 over the last three years, and the JBSA Energy Team intends to expand this strategy across all its locations, turning the 300KW (kilowatts)

from Randolph alone into 10-12MW (megawatts) collectively.

To achieve this, the JBSA energy team and CPS will seek fi nancial means to put thermal energy storage tanks at major chiller plants on each installation that will store cold water needed for air conditioning, while allowing the ma-chines that produce the cold water to be dropped off-line during peak demand periods, Ramos explained.

“The chiller plants will be turned back on to charge depleted storage tanks with cold water during off-peak or evening hours,” he added. “By shifting the load and leveling generating profi les, CPS generating plants will run more ef-fi ciently, ultimately keeping customer rates more stable.”

But the JBSA Energy Team isn’t stop-ping there.

“The second highest load is lighting,” Ramos said. “When thermal energy tanks are added to JBSA and chiller plants run at night, the base load will understandably increase.

“To counter this, we’ll improve the effi ciency of night-time exterior lighting through solid state lighting, more com-monly known as light-emitting diodes, and related controls, across JBSA to lower energy consumption and also be-come a key tool in demand side manage-ment,” Ramos said.

This technology cuts energy require-ments by considerably more than half and is a light source that can be dimmed or started instantaneously to illuminate roadways, parking lots and building ex-teriors across the locations nightly, he said. Adding timing devices will, overall, result in JBSA’s utility bills being signifi -cantly cheaper.

For more information about energy conservation, call the JBSA energy man-ager, Anthony Martinez, at 210-808-0180. (Courtesy, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron)

JBSA energy team committed to conservation


DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is asking shoppers to see what lurks on the shelves in its latest contest as it gives away two $500 Exchange shopping sprees, 10 $100 gift cards for the runners-up, and 20 $50 gift cards for third place.

The “Halloween Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes” will send Exchange patrons on a “spooktacular” scavenger hunt throughout the store. Using a treasure map featured in the Exchange sales fl yer or from the store, shoppers can hunt for clues throughout the store. After collecting all fi ve clues, treasure hunters can go to www.shopmyexchange.com/Community/patriotfamily/contests.htm for offi cial rules and to enter their clues.

“This sweepstakes will have you screaming for more,” said the Exchange’s Senior Enlisted Advisor Chief Master Sgt. Tony Pearson. “In addition to the sweep-stakes, the Exchange is stocked with all the Halloween essentials. Don’t forget the candy and costumes or it could come back to haunt you.”

The contest ends at midnight Oct. 31. No purchase is necessary to enter.

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FOSTER a PUPPY Department of Defense Military Working Dog Breeding Program

Worldwide need for detection dogs has increased dramatically. The Department of Defense Military Working Dog Breeding program breeds to meet the growing requirement for security at home and abroad.

A large part of the success of this program is dependent upon volunteers to provide temporary homes for developing puppies.

The 341st Training Squadron at JBSA Lackland operates a breeding program for military working dogs in support of the Department of Defense Military Working Dog program. These dogs are a vital part of our national defense and serve in Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps units around the globe.

You can become part of this important effort by volunteering your home and time to raise a military working dog.

Call us at 210-671-3686, or email us at [email protected]


Congratulations to the following 66 Airmen selected as honor graduates among the 826 Air Force basic military trainees graduating today:

320th Training SquadronFlight 649Jonathan MaciasFlight 650Genesis BernatDavid Giles

321st Training Squadron Flight 647Clovis GuevaraJapheth HartmannTanner RidingsSamuel SchraderFlight 648Amanda HohnsteinKurstin StrangeFlight 657Jacob MyersFlight 658Brittany Rodgers-WhitleyNicole RodriguesSamantha SoykNicole Stewart

322nd Training SquadronFlight 655John GallagherBrandon RussellLucas StoneJacob ThomasonCody TrevinoFlight 656Jason ClinchMichael CruzAndreas RodriguezKenneth Salyer

323rd Training SquadronFlight 653Kevin ByrdRaul DavalosDavid EmeryChristopher GottschallJosiah KozeluhJohn LauthZachary MontgomeryFlight 654Stephanie HuffVictoria MaciasBriana PierceFlight 663Kyle HermanAndrew Hodges

Timothy ShaneFlight 664Roxanne BergSheilah Ierulli

324th Training SquadronFlight 661William ForemanJohn JenkinsDavid KarrakerZachary LawrieKevin Pillow Jr.Travis SimpsonCorey SkinnerFlight 662Patrice Akakpo-MontchoCody Haynes

326th Training SquadronFlight 659Stephen ElliottLogan GimbelMatthew IgnacekWilliam JonesGilbert MaldonadoDaniel RojasAlex SotoPhillip StoutSean Viehman

331st Training SquadronFlight 651Joshua DonithanRyan GribbleFlight 652Roman FerranteRandall FlaggLoren GenaoJordan KingKevin McKinnonAubrey ReevesCaleb SwansonAleksandar Toshich

Top BMT AirmanJohn Lauth, 323rd TRS, Flight 653

Most Physically FitMale AirmenJarrad Jones, 323rd TRS, Flight 653Elliot McCraw, 320th TRS, Flight 649Joshua Taylor, 324th TRS, Flight 661Keon Moore, 323rd TRS, Flight 653

Female AirmenNicole Zens, 323rd TRS, Flight 654Elena Macias, 323rd TRS, Flight 664Leticia Terrazas, 321st TRS, Flight 648Shannon Garrett, 321st TRS, Flight 648

Male Flights323rd TRS, Flight 653320th TRS, Flight 649321st TRS, Flight 657322nd TRS, Flight 655Female Flights323rd TRS, Flight 664323rd TRS, Flight 654321st TRS, Flight 648321st TRS, Flight 658

Top Academic Flights324th TRS, Flight 661322nd TRS, Flight 655326th TRS, Flight 659321st TRS, Flight 647

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JBSA volunteers put in their sweat for HabitatBy Mike JosephSenior Writer

More than 70 service members and civilians from Joint Base San Antonio spent two days working on a pair of Habitat for Humanity homes as a community service project.

Volunteers from JBSA-Lackland, Randolph and Fort Sam Houston put in eight-hour shifts Sept. 15 and Sept. 22 on the two homes at a nearby housing development off Loop 410, working side-by-side with the homeowners.

Habitat for Humanity, a non-profi t organization, makes home ownership possible for families whose total income is generally in the 25 to 60 percent range of the area median income. Families are accepted based on need, ability to pay a 0 percent mortgage and willingness to partner.

Each family is also required to complete a mini-mum of 300 “sweat equity” hours toward building their home and a nominal down payment. Accord-ing to Habitat offi cials, “sweat equity” creates pride in home ownership, develops relationships with neighbors, and useful home maintenance and repair skills.

JBSA organizers said that while it meant giving up two Saturdays, volunteering to assist at the Habitat

for Humanity homes was time well spent. “It’s positive representation (by the military),” said

Master Sgt. Regina Scott, 341st Training Squadron, one of the volunteer organizers who has worked on Habitat houses in the past at different locations around the country. “We’re here for the community just like they support us.”

Another of the organizers, Staff Sgt. Tia Jordan, 341st TRS, agreed.

“It was great how we came together and showed the local community that the military does care,” said Jordan. “It was my fi rst time (to work on a Habitat home). I’ll defi nitely do it again.”

Scott said volunteers responded quickly after an email was sent out Sept. 4 to all JBSA chief master sergeants and fi rst sergeants advertising the volun-teer service project.

“We thought Habitat for Humanity would be a great way to get people (at JBSA) together who don’t know each other,” Scott said. “We had hoped for a mixed military group and that’s exactly what happened.”

Jordan said working on the houses is something she will always remember.

“I can drive by one of those houses and say, ‘I saw it when it was bare,’” she said. “It means a lot to me to give back and it lets the community know we do care.”

� Amy Hoover, wife of Airman 1st Class Keegan Hoover, 802nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, Tim Paquin, son of 2nd Lt. Kenneth Paquin, 33rd Network Warfare Squadron, and a Habitat for Humanity con-struction team leader, lift a sheet of styrofoam square edge siding before installing it on a house frame Sept. 22.

� Airman 1st Class Keegan Hoover, 802nd Logis-tics Readiness Squadron, secures a stud to the housing frame of a Habitat for Humanity home Sept. 22 in a nearby housing development off Loop 410.

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Airmen 1st Class Jaymen Graham, 802nd Security Forces Squadron, and Dar-rius Moore, 59th Medical Support Squadron, install styrofoam square edge sid-ing on a new home at a housing development near Loop 410 Sept. 22. More than 70 volunteer service members and civilians spent several days helping construct homes for needy families as part of a Habitat for Humanity community service project.


San Antonio celebrates America’s Armed ForcesCelebrate America’s Military is an

annual series of events honoring the active-duty military, the Guard and Re-serve, wounded warriors and veterans for their service to the nation.

Nov. 1CAM Kickoff Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. reg-

istration, noon lunch. Guest speaker is Robin Lineberger, CEO, Deloitte Federal Government Services; San Antonio Exposition Hall, Free-man Coliseum; Members: $40 for individual, $450 for table of eight; Nonmembers: $50 for individual and $550 for table of eight. Registra-tion required.

Senior NCO Salute – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Chamber reception, San Antonio Botanical Garden. Performance by the 323rd Army Band “Fort Sam’s Own.” The event is free and open to the public.

Nov. 2Association of the U.S. Army Luncheon –

11:30 a.m. Guest speaker is Arthur Emerson, Texas Military Preparedness Commissioner, Sam Houston Community Center.

Nov. 3Saluting America’s Heroes – 2:30 to 8:30

p.m., Texas A&M University-San Antonio Main Campus. Displays, exhibits, military enlistment ceremony, benefi ts fair and more.

San Antonio Spurs CAM Game Night – 7:30 p.m., AT&T Center. Opponent is the Utah Jazz. Ticket for game required.

Nov. 4Tops in Blue Concert – 4 p.m., Laurie Au-

ditorium, Trinity University. Event is free and open to the public.

Concert at the Quadrangle – 5 p.m., Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Quad-rangle, 1400 E. Grayson St., with the 323rd Army Band “Fort Sam’s Own.” The Grayson Street pedestrian gate will be open at 3:30 p.m. Event is free and open to the public.

SeaWorld Military Family Day – During regular park hours.

Nov. 5CAM Birdies for the Brave Golf Tourna-

ment – 9:30 a.m. registration and noon shot-gun start at TPC San Antonio, JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa, 23808 Resort Parkway.

Nov. 6Employer Support for Guard & Reserve

“Salute to Employers Awards Luncheon” – Noon at Doubletree Hotel Downtown, 502 West Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard. The guest speaker is Brig. Gen. Kirk Vollmecke, commander of the Mission and Installation Contracting Com-mand.

Nov. 7Air Force Association Combat Breakfast –

7 p.m., Kendrick’s Enlisted Club at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Guest speaker is Maj. Gen. Suzanne Vautrinot, commander of 24th Air Force.

Welcome Home, Vietnam Vets – 4 p.m. at Fort Sam Houston Staff Post Parade Field with Vietnam Veteran reception following at the Quadrangle. Open to the public.

Nov. 8Spirit of America Dinner – 6:15 p.m. cock-

tails and 7 p.m. dinner at Grand Hyatt Hotel, 600 E. Market St. Guest speaker is Gen. Charles H. Jacoby Jr., commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. North-ern Command. By invitation only. Online reg-istration required at www.CelebrateAmericas-Military.com or call 210-229-2119.

Nov. 9Salute to Fisher House Gala – 6 p.m. cock-

tails and 7:30 p.m. dinner and program at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, 23808 Resort Parkway. Registration is required. Call 240-559-2470 for information.

Nov. 10Veterans Parade and Wreath-Laying Cer-

emony – 10:30 a.m. ceremony and parade at noon at Alamo Plaza. Open to public.

UTSA Military Day Football Game – 4 p.m. at Alamodome, 100 Montana St. The NCAA football game features the UTSA Roadrunners hosting the McNeese State Cowboys. Ticket purchase required. To purchase tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Nov. 11San Antonio Rock n’ roll Full, Half, and

Mini Marathons – 7:30 a.m. start time in downtown San Antonio near the intersection of South Alamo Street and East Market Street. There is a $15 registration discount for military members who use the code MILITARY2012. For more information, visit the website at http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/san-antonio.

Veterans Day Ceremonies – a 9:30 a.m. musical prelude is followed by a 10 a.m. pro-gram at the Fort Sam Houston National Cem-etery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road. The event is open to the public.

Bexar County Buffalo Soldiers Commemo-rative Ceremony – 1:30 p.m. at the San An-tonio National Cemetery, 517 Paso Hondo St. The event is open to the public.

Veterans Day Concert ‘Salute to Service’ – 7 p.m. at the Majestic Theater, 224 E. Houston Street, with the San Antonio Symphony and Air Force Band of the West. The event is open to the public.


JBSA-LACKLAND HAS ENTERED THE SOCIAL NETWORKING SCENE

Follow us on Facebook at:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lackland-JBSA/114646985221400

Follow us on Twitter at:http://twitter.com/Lackland_JBSA

E-mail us at:[email protected]

Or just go to our website at:www.jbsa.af.miland look for social media.

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37TH TRW QUARTERLY AWARDS

The 37th Training Wing third quarter awards ceremony is today, 2-4 p.m., at Mitchell Hall.

For more details, contact Master Sgt. Tara Watamaleo at 210-671-2108.

PARENTS NIGHT OUT

Give Parents a Break/Parents Night Out at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Youth Center and the Gateway Child Development Center is tonight, 6:30-11:30 p.m. The Morale, Welfare and Recreation insert, included in the Sept. 29 issue of the Talespinner, listed an incorrect time.

For additional information, call the Lackland Youth Center at 210-671-2388 or the Gateway CDC at 210-671-1052.

DENTAL BENEFITS INFORMATION

A MetLife dental benefi t advisor will be at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center Tuesday to discuss TRICARE dental program benefi ts, answer questions and help with enrollment.

The advisor will be available in the Wilford Hall Atrium between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

For additional information, contact Roger Barker at 210-292-7848.

FAMILY HOUSING MEETING

A Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland family housing information meeting is Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., at the JBSA-Lackland Community Center, 2254 Brian McElroy St.

For more information, email Claudia Moreno at CMoreno@bbcgrp or call 210-674-9366.

EID AL-ADHA OBSERVANCE

The Muslim Eid Al-Adha prayer and celebration observance is Oct. 26 or Oct. 27, 9:30-10:30 a.m., at the Global Ministry Center, Bldg. 7452.

The program includes congre-gational prayer, sermon, fellowship and entertainment. The religious and cultural event is open to the base.

For additional information, call Chaplain (Capt.) Sharior Rahman at 210-671-2941.

FREEDOM CHAPEL FALL HARVEST FEST

The Freedom Chapel Fall Harvest

Fest, a Halloween alternative, is Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

The event is open to families and children with games, prizes, face painting, balloons, a petting zoo and candy.

For more details, call 210-671-4208.

JBSA-LACKLAND TRICK OR TREATING

Halloween trick or treating in Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland family housing is Oct. 31, 6-8:30 p.m.

The Pumpkin Patrol will be on the streets that evening during trick or treat hours.

For details, contact 210-674-9366.

FLEA MARKET AT WARHAWK

A fl ea market is Nov. 3, 8 a.m. to noon, at the Warhawk Fitness Center parking lot.

Vendor spots are available for $10 or $15 with a table.

For additional information, call the Skylark Community Center at 210-671-2021.

CCAF RECOGNITION CEREMONY

A diploma recognition ceremony for the newest Joint Base San An-tonio Community College of the Air

Force graduates is Nov. 8, 2 p.m., at the Bob Hope Theater.

Graduates who have received diplomas or certifi cates from other colleges will also be recognized.

For more information, contact Senior Master Sgt. John Jacob at 210-292-5451.

QUARTERLY COMMUNITY YARD SALE

The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Family Housing quarterly community-wide yard sale is Dec. 1, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

There is no sign up for the event, and housing residents may set up at their individual homes.

For more information, email Claudia Moreno at CMoreno@bbcgrp or call 210-674-9366.

PATRIOTIC MEETINGS SCHEDULED

Two patriotic meetings, free non-religious events sponsored by Time to Stand America, are tonight and Saturday at Castle Hills First Baptist Church, 2220 NW Military Hwy.

Tonight’s meeting is from 7-9:30 p.m., and Saturday’s runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

One of the speakers at the patri-otic meetings is retired Army Lt. Gen. William G. “Jerry” Boykin, a former

Green Berets commander.

802ND LRS SUPPLY TRAINING

The 802nd Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Equipment Accountability Element conducts three customer supply training classes on the third Wednesday of each month in Bldg. 5160, second fl oor conference room.

The classes and start times are Block I General Supply Training at 8 a.m., Block II Bench Stock Training at 8:45 a.m., and Block III Equip-ment Custodian Supplemental/Refresher Training at 9:30 a.m.

For more information, call Ray Holland or Rain Virgino at 210-925-1140/2514.

HAWC TOBACCO CESSATION CLASSES

The Health and Wellness Center offers free tobacco cessation classes for Department of Defense health care benefi ciaries the fi rst Tuesday of every month in Bldg. 2513 at 3 p.m.

The classes offer proven methods for quitting, and combine brief counseling with medications.

The classes run for four consecu-tive weeks.

For details, call Shannon Jones at 210-925-6301.

LOCAL BRIEFS

CHAPEL SERVICES

Air Force Aid Society 671-3722Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722Airman’s Attic 671-1780Base Post Offi ce 671-1058Bowling Center 671-2271DEERS 800-538-9552Exceptional Family Member Program 671-3722Family Child Care 671-3376Legal Offi ce 671-3362Library 671-3610Medical Appointment Line 916-9900MPF ID Cards 671-6006Outdoor Recreation 925-5532TRICARE Info 800-444-5445Thrift Shop 671-3608

Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club www.lacklandesc.orgLackland Force Support Squadron www.lacklandfss.comLackland ISD www.lacklandisd.netLackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club www.lacklandosc.orgLackland Public website www.jbsa.af.milMy Air Force Life www.MyAirForceLife.com

KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES

For more details, contact Freedom Chapel - 671-4208 • Gateway Chapel - 671-2911 • Hope Chapel - 671-2941

ChristianCatholicMonday-Friday:Freedom ChapelDaily Eucharist, 11:30 a.m.Saturday:Freedom ChapelEucharist, 5:30 p.m.Reconciliation after EucharistSunday:Freedom ChapelReligious Ed., 9 a.m.Eucharist, 11 a.m.

OrthodoxReader's ServiceSunday:Airmen Memorial Chapel (Classroom)8 a.m.–10 a.m.

ProtestantSaturday:Gateway ChapelSeventh-Day AdventistService, 12:30–2:30 p.m.

Sunday:Airmen Memorial ChapelLiturgical Service, 8 a.m.Freedom ChapelContemporary Service,9:30 a.m.Gospel Service,12:30 p.m.Children’s Church providedReligious Ed., 11 a.m.Wednesday and Thursday:Bible Study, 6 p.m.Protestant family Sunday school, a one-hour youth and adult Christian Bible study, every Sunday at Freedom Chapel, 11 a.m. For details-contact Freedom Chapel at 671-4208. Sunday:Hope ChapelThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 8–10 a.m.

IslamicFriday:

Global Ministry Center, Bldg. 7452Jummah Prayer, 1:15–2:15 p.m.Sunday:Religious Ed., 9–11 a.m.

JewishFriday:Airmen Memorial ChapelSabbath Eve Service, 4 p.m.Sunday:Religious Ed., 12:30 p.m.

Wicca1st Tuesday of each month: Freedom Chapel Room 8, San Antonio Military Open Circle, 6 p.m.Sunday:Arnold Hall, Bldg. 550612:30–2:30 p.m.

BuddhistSunday:BMT Reception Center Bldg. 7246, 2nd Floor

10 a.m. to noon.

EckankarEvery fi rst, third, fi fth Saturday:Gateway Chapel12:30–1:30 p.m.

Baha'iEvery fi rst, third, fi fth Sunday:Gateway Chapel11 a.m. to noon

Church of ChristSunday:BMT Reception Center, Bldg. 7246, 2nd Floor7:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.

Christian ScienceSunday:BMT Processing Center, Bldg. 5725, 1st Floor7:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.


OCT. 19BMT FAMILY SEMINAR

The Air Force Basic Military Training Family Seminar is today at noon in the BMT Reception Center, Bldg. 7246.

The seminar provides information on the Air Force and its benefi ts to family members of graduating Airmen.

For details, call 210-671-3722.

COUPON SAVERS MEETING

The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Scissor Savers coupon group meets Oct. 19, 1-3 p.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.


OCT. 22FAMILY READINESS BRIEFING

A mandatory family readiness briefi ng for personnel who are deploy-ing is Monday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at

the Airman and Family

Readiness Center. The briefi ng is for personnel who are deploying longer than 30 days, or who are going on remote assignments.

For additional information, call 210-671-3722.

RETURN, REUNION SEMINAR

A return and reunion seminar is Monday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the Air-man and Family Readiness Center.

The seminar is an informal forum for family members who wish to talk about their individual experiences and the stress caused by deployment-related separations.


OCT. 23AMVET REPRESENTATIVE

An American Veterans national service offi cer is available by ap-pointment only to help with disability claims Tuesday, 8 a.m. to noon,

at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

To schedule an appointment, call 210-699-5087.

OCT. 23-25TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

A three-day transition assistance program for separating or retiring military personnel is Tuesday through

Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, at the Airman and Family Readi-ness Center.

The job seminar, taught by the Texas Workforce Commission, focuses on employment-related topics.

Pre-separation briefi ng atten-dance and a completed Department of Defense Form 2648 are prerequi-sites for the seminar.


OCT. 24RIGHT START ORIENTATION

Right Start Orientation, a class designed for Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland newcomers, is Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Gateway Club. Preregistration is required.


SCHOOL MENTOR TRAINING

Training for adults to serve as mentors for students in elementary, middle and high school is Wednes-day, 2-3:30 p.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

The training is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland School Liaison Offi ce.


AWANA CLUBS MEETING

Awana Clubs, a Bible-based

children and youth ministry offer-ing games and challenges, meets Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., at Freedom Chapel.

For additional information about Awana Clubs, contact Freedom Chapel at 210-671-4208.

OCT. 25FREEDOM CHAPEL STUDY GROUP

A women’s Bible study group meets Thursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Freedom Chapel.


OCT. 26BMT FAMILY SEMINAR

The Air Force Basic Military Training Family Seminar is Oct. 26 at noon in the BMT Reception Center, Bldg. 7246.

The seminar provides information on the Air Force and its benefi ts to family members of graduating Airmen.

For details, call 210-671-3722.

Monthly Meetings

ENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB

The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the month at the Balfour Beatty Community Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.lacklandesc.org.

OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB

The Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club meets monthly. For dates and times, or more information, visit www.lacklandosc.org.

MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN

The Military Council of Catholic Women meets the fi rst Friday of the month, 9:30 a.m., at Freedom Chapel. For information, call 210-671-4208.

On the web www.lacklandfss.com

What’s HappeningFamily Support Events

TALESPINNER October 19, 2012 sports

By Jose T. Garza IIISports Editor

A staff sergeant assigned to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland recently helped the All-Air Force Skeet Shoot-ing Team shoot its way to dominance at the annual World Skeet Shooting Championships.

Charles Thompson, a staff sergeant with the 690th Intelligence Support Squadron, and the All-Air Force team placed fi rst in all six military class cat-egories.

The team fi nished fi rst in the 12, 20, and 28 Gauge, 410 Bore, Doubles, and High-Over-All categories during the weeklong event at the local Na-tional Shooting Complex held Sept. 28 through Oct. 5.

This was Thompson’s second year competing on the All-Air Force team after being on the developmental team since 2008.

“It felt real good to win everything this year,” Thompson said. “The team

was proud of its score in the 20-Gauge event where we put up a 491 (out of) 500. I can’t remember ever shooting a team score that high.”

Thompson also attained individual honors, when he won the Krieghoff 28-Gauge event by hitting 99 out of 100 targets at the world event.

Despite placing fi rst in only one in-dividual category, compared to plac-ing fi rst in two categories last year, Thompson said he was happy with his performance even though he thought he could have done better.

“That’s just the way it goes some days,” Thompson said. “You don’t go out there and do well every single time. That’s the way it is sometimes.”

In preparation for the annual event, Thompson said practice is ongoing. He practices, at a minimum, one day per week.

“Practice never really ends,” he said. “I go out and work on certain aspects of my shooting like running my program of shooting 100 targets

just like I would if I was participating in an actual competition.”

Thompson said he competed in 11 skeet shooting competitions this year, prior to joining the All-Air Force team at the World Skeet Shooting Champi-onships.

Currently, Thompson hopes to work out some equipment issues to prepare himself for the 2013 skeet shooting season.

Those adjustments include chang-ing the comb in the back of his Krieg-hoff Model 32, 12-gauge shotgun and switching to protective eyewear with a different set of colored lenses.

The new eyewear would make it easier for Thompson to see the tar-gets when they come out of different backgrounds and lighting conditions.

“I’ve made changes to my equip-ment over the last few years,” Thomp-son said. “I have to make sure all my equipment is as fi ne-tuned as possible so it can work fl uently.”

The six-year skeet shooting vet-

eran, who began competing competi-tively while stationed in Washington, D.C., said he already has a few skeet shooting competitions that he is eager to participate in next year.

Between now and next year, it’s all about mental preparation for compe-tition that doesn’t change no matter what the venue, Thompson said.

“Every time you go to a different venue, there are always different backgrounds and weather condi-tions,” he said. “You don’t know for sure if it’s going to be sunny, windy or rainy.”

Thompson said adjusting to those conditions relates to mental prepa-ration – being ready for all possible scenarios that may arise during com-petitions.

“It comes back to making sure you can see your targets very well,” he said.

“As long as you can see real well, you can hit the targets no matter what they do,” he added.

Photos by Alan BoedekerNicholas Megysi, Carswell Air Force Base, Texas, Andrew Deramus, Tinker AFB, Okla., Andrew McNamara, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, and Charles Thompson, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland comprise the All-Air Force Skeet Shooting team. The team took fi rst place in all six categories in the World Skeet Shooting Championship’s military class.

Photos by Alan Boedeker

Base NCO helps keep AF Skeet Shooters Perfect


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“I will be watching the re-mainder of the NFL season during the middle of the night while I’m stationed at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, but I am still going to know more about American football than my op-position.”

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Unusual luck spurs winning streak717th MI Bn routs 802nd LRS, stays undefeated at 4-0By Jose T. Garza IIISports Editor

It’s not often you hear that hip-hop artist Nicki Minaj is a good luck charm for a football team’s success.

One wide receiver/safety on the 717th Military Intelligence Battalion believes the eccen-tric Grammy Award-nominated artist has helped the battalion make each of its four oppo-nents afterthoughts during this National League intramural fl ag football season.

Dondre Simmons’ game-day Minaj T-shirt and blush pink socks continued to be a lucky charm Tuesday.

Simmons racked up a pick six when he intercepted a pass off 802nd Logistics Readiness Squadron quarterback Drew Troester, and ran it back 40 yards for the game’s fi nal score in a decisive 18-0 victory over 802nd LRS.

The win keeps 717th MI Bn undefeated at 4-0 this season.

The wide receiver/safety’s eyes and feet were ready for the fi nal play.

“When I saw my teammate Jonathan Conejo aggressively blocking the quarterback's view, I knew he wasn’t going to be able to get it to the right receiver,” Simmons said, “so I was just ready for him to throw

it in my direction.”Simmons said he fi rst sported

the rose-colored socks in sup-port of Breast Cancer Aware-ness Month in October.

Simmons said he will con-tinue to don the socks after the end of the month provided the good luck continues.

Before Simmons forced the pick six to clinch the game, the lucky charms sprouted around him in the fi rst half.

Simmons struck pay dirt by scoring on a pass from quar-terback Nicholas Crocker to cap the 717th’s seven-play, opening drive for a quick 6-0 lead.

Luck infectiously spread to his teammates. Crocker hit

wide receiver Kevin Morgan for his second touchdown on fourth down during the battalion’s fi rst drive of the second half.

Crocker threw for 102 yards and rushed for 50 yards.

Safety Michael Vargas forced Troester’s fi rst of two intercep-tions during 802nd LRS’ fi rst drive. Troester fi nished with 105 yards and rushed for 35 yards.

Vargas is happy the team is currently undefeated, but he is aware that the season is a long way from concluding.

“We just have to continue to work hard, but most important-ly, we just have to continue to have fun,” he said.


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