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Photo by Staff Sgt. Desiree PalaciosAir Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz speaks to attendees of the School Liaison Offi cer and Exceptional Family Member Program joint train-ing course at Lackland Air Force Base’s Gateway Club March 10. The training was designed to strengthen resilience among Airmen and the larger AirForce community.

By Erin TindellAir Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs

The roles and responsibilities that Air-man and Family Readiness professionals perform on a daily basis are critical to the Air Force’s ability to help defend the coun-try, the Air Force chief of staff said here March 10.

Gen. Norton Schwartz and his wife Suzie addressed more than 200 Air Force Excep-tional Family Member Program coordina-tors and school liaison offi cers gathered for a joint training course held March 7-10 to integrate existing services and standardize programming across the service.

The four-day training exposed attendees

to national-level speakers and initiatives within the educational, legal and medical fi elds.

EFMP coordinators and SLOs play a vital role in building resilience in families by al-lowing Airmen to focus on the mission while their families gets the support they need. According to Mrs. Schwartz, the Air Force has the right family support programs in place and is committed to making them better.

“We are here to empower Airmen and families by giving them the tools they need to navigate available resources more effi -ciently,” Mrs. Schwartz said.

EFMP coordinators connect more than 17,000 special-needs families in the Air

Force to community support resources and help them navigate the health care system. SLOs educate local school administrators, counselors and educators on the military lifestyle and how it can affect children.

General Schwartz noted that of the ap-proximately 175,000 school-age Air Force children, many of them will move an av-erage of six times, bringing about unique challenges.

“Installation leadership and SLOs must engage with local education system to rec-ognize who the champions are for military child education and who can infl uence cur-riculum,” the general said.

CSAF: Taking care of families critical

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By Capt. Michael DiFelice59th Dental Training Squadron

It is well known that tobacco is highly addictive and can cause serious diseases such as cancer, lung disease, high blood pressure and heart disease. However, not everyone knows that tobacco is directly linked to bad breath, stained teeth, gin-givitis, receding gum lines, periodontal disease and oral cancer.

Chemicals and toxins, such as the tar and nicotine present in cigarette smoke, dip and chew, can result in stained teeth and bad breath.

Gingivitis, noted by bleeding gums, is an infl ammation or swelling of the gum tissue due to bacteria and plaque that stick on the surfaces of the teeth. Using tobacco products can cause an increase in plaque accumulation, so it is important for tobacco users to brush and fl oss their teeth daily.

Receding gum lines can be caused by the abrasiveness of smokeless tobacco against the gums. This can lead to peri-

odontal disease. Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a bacterial in-fection of the gums, bone and attachment fi bers that hold the teeth in the bone.

Over time, gum recession and pocket formation on the sides of the teeth occur. The teeth can become loose and this can eventually lead to tooth loss.

Oral cancer, which includes the lips, tongue, and cheeks, is directly related to tobacco products because of the many chemicals present that casuse cancer.

The surgeries for oral cancer, depend-ing on location, can leave a person with scars, deformities, and the inability to taste due to removal of part or all of the tongue.

Whether it is a cigarette, chew or dip, if it has tobacco, the chance of unpleas-ant and harmful dental issues increases with use.

If the above facts are not convincing enough, there are other reasons to quit using tobacco products.

Many health improvements occur immediately or over a period of time

after an individual adopts a tobacco-free lifestyle.

Blood pressure lowers and the risk of heart attack and heart disease decreases. Circulation improves and the risk of stroke lowers.

The risk of lung, mouth, throat, esoph-agus, bladder, kidneys, and pancreas cancers decreases.

In addition to improving the tobacco user’s health, smoking cessation elimi-nates second-hand smoke that is danger-ous to other people’s health.

And, considering these diffi cult eco-nomic times, a lot of money can be saved by no longer purchasing tobacco prod-ucts.

There are many resources available to help someone stop smoking. Contact your dentist or physician for help, as well as the Lackland Health and Wellness Center at 671-0566.

Some online resources for additional information include the American Dental Association, the American Cancer Society and the American Lung Association.

Tobacco use increases risk of disease

By Airman 1st Class Heather Heiney81st Training Wing Public Affairs

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. – In today’s Air Force, deciding to forgo a higher level of education is no longer an option. At a minimum, a Community College of the Air Force degree is required to advance into the senior NCO ranks.

If planned carefully, that requirement can be easily completed in conjunction with at least a bachelor’s degree within one enlistment. This is because in most cases it’s pos-sible to use the same credits for multiple degrees. For ex-ample, I completed my associ-ate’s degree at a civilian com-munity college before I joined the Air Force and I’ve been able to apply those classes to

both my CCAF degree and my bachelor’s degree.

The best part is that all it costs is time because the Air Force allows each of its members $4,500 a year of tuition assistance in addition to their G.I. Bill benefi ts. This is free money and you can use it at nearly any accredited educational institution to learn about almost anything that interests you.

Now, because of my duty requirements, I’ve relinquish-ed my notebooks, pens and classroom atmosphere for discussion boards, e-books and the glow of a computer screen. While it’s defi nitely a different experience, I’m still moving toward my educational goals and feeding my sense of wonder.

Some advice that I have

for active-duty members who want to pursue their educa-tion is – go to the education offi ce. The staff is there to help you with every step of the tuition assistance process and answer any questions you may have about schools in the local area, G.I. bill benefi ts, testing for college credit, how to earn a CCAF degree and much more.

Use every penny of your tuition assistance. It’s free money, and if you don’t use it, you may as well set fi re to $4,500 dollars every year.

Make sure the school you wish to attend is accredited and that you get a degree plan for the major you want to pursue.

Both are required for tu-ition assistance approval, so drop by the education offi ce

and ask them to check the institution’s accreditation.

Look for a school that is military friendly. Many schools will actually cover the cost of books, fees and even tuition if it exceeds the $750 per course tuition assistance limit.

Don’t get discouraged. If you become overwhelmed, take a step back and evalu-ate your options. Most schools offer help for those struggling with classes; and don’t forget the wingman concept.

No matter how you obtain it, an education is one of the most important things you can take away from your Air Force career because it will set you up for success even after you turn in your combat boots.

For more information, visit the base education offi ce.

Air Force facilitates passionate pursuit of learning

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AFAF CAMPAIGN BREAKFAST

The Air Force Assistance Fund kickoff breakfast is March 25, 8 a.m., at the Gate-way Club.

The six-week Lackland campaign begins March 28 and runs through May 6. This year’s goal is $267,819 for the AFAF’s four charitable affi liates: the Air Force Aid Society, Air Force Villages, Air Force Enlisted Villages, and the Gen. and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation.

Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Loyd S. “Chip” Utterback, president and chief executive offi -cer of Air Force Villages, is the guest speaker for the breakfast.

Tickets, $10 for club members and $12 for non-members, are available through unit project offi cers or by contacting Senior Master Sgt. Clarence Brown at 671-3532 or Master Sgt. Stacy Grice at 395-9894.

SA WALK FOR AUTISM

The Joint Base San Antonio Exceptional Family Member Program is participating in the 7th annual Walk for Autism San Antonio on April 16, 8-11 a.m., at the AT&T Center sombrilla.

The 2-mile walk is for all family members as San Antonio attempts to set a Guinness world record for largest participation charity walk. A resource fair by more than 50 agen-cies will also be on site.

Audrey Jolivette, Lackland EFMP coordina-tor, said persons interested in joining the JBSA EFMP walk team can sign up at www.walkforautismsa.com, select team entry and “JBSA EFMP” on the team menu. Register-ing by March 31 guarantees an offi cial walk t-shirt. Cost is $15 per person.

For more information, contact Mrs. Jolivette at 671-3722.

WILFORD HALL LOOP PROJECT

Both lanes of the Wilford Hall Medical Center loop will be closed from the hospital’s main entrance at Bergquist Drive southward to Bong Avenue starting Saturday to widen the loop and complete drainage work on the Ambulatory Care Center construction project.

The Bergquist Drive gate will remain open and access to all existing WHMC parking areas will be available. The closure continues through April 11.

KENLY AVENUE CLOSURE

A 50-foot section of Kenly Avenue, west-bound lane at Ladd Street, will be barricaded daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. through April 5 for installation of communication conduits associated with the MacKown Dental Clinic construction project.

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Photo by Robbin CresswellLackland Airmen selected for promotion to senior master sergeant gather for a group photo March 10.

Air Force offi cials selected 1,274 of 12,378 eligible master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant for a selection rate of 10.29 percent.

The average score for those selected was 665.57, with an average time in grade of 4.30 years and an average time in service of 19.76 years. The average score was based on the fol-lowing point averages: 134.98 for en-listed performance reports, 20.92 for decorations, 64.34 for the Air Force supervisory examination and 392.25 board score.

Those selected for senior master sergeant will be promoted according to their promotion sequence number beginning in April.

Congratulations to the Airmen from Lackland selected for promotion to se-nior master sergeant:

Air Force Medical Operations Agen-cyStacy Grice

Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance AgencyKaren BlairRobbie BuckAngela Davis

Toure Sundiata

Headquarters Air Force Services AgencyGuadalupe Rodriguez Valdez

Inter-American Air Forces AcademyRafael ChaconAbel Ochoa

Headquarters Security Forces Cen-terJohn DehanisAnthony FlemingJoseph Ilsley

Joint Information Operations War-fare CenterRodney Deese

3rd Combat Camera SquadronRobert Shields

7th Manpower Requirements FlightJames Woods

24th Air ForceThomas BrasolChristopher ChasseyDavid RobersonKevin Shaffer

Ty Stinson

59th Medical Logistics and ReadinessSquadronEric Sutton

59th Medical Inpatient SquadronSharon Struble

59th Medical Operations SquadronMichael Jones

59th Medical Support SquadronVictor MolinaJimmy Santiago

59th Pharmacy SquadronJens Rueckert

59th Radiology SquadronThomas Petterson

93rd Intelligence SquadronDavid Conley

318th Information Operations GroupJoseph Clark

319th Training Squadron

SNCOs earn promotion to senior master sergeant

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By Steve ElliottFort Sam Houston News Leader

It’s now a crime for members of the U.S. military to use the synthetic cannabis substance known as “Spice.”

As of March 1, the Drug Enforcement Agency placed the fi ve synthetic cannabinoids used in the manufacture of the so-called “fake pot” products into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. Schedule I is the most restrictive and is typically reserved for “unsafe, highly abused substances with no medical usage.”

This action by the DEA makes possessing and selling these chemicals or the products that contain them illegal in the United States. The DEA found this action was necessary to avoid an imminent hazard to the public safety.

As a result, the full weight of the laws govern-ing Schedule I substances will be imposed on the manufacture, distribution, possession, importation, and exportation of these synthetic cannabinoids.

Schedule I substances are reserved for those sub-stances with a high potential for abuse, no accepted medical use for treatment in the United States and a lack of accepted safety for use of the drug under medical supervision.

According to a fi nal order in the Federal Register, the agency exercised its emergency scheduling au-

thority to outlaw the chemicals (JWH-018, JWH-073, JWH-200, CP-47, 497, and cannabicyclohexanol) used to make so-called “fake pot” products for one year, with the possibility of a six-month extension.

All fi ve branches of the U.S. military have already banned the substance. The armed forces have also added the chemicals to the list of substances they look for during random urinalysis tests.

The DEA and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will conduct further studies to whether these chemicals should be permanently controlled.

“Young people are being harmed when they smoke these dangerous ‘fake pot’ products and wrongly equate the products’ ‘legal’ retail availability with being safe,” said DEA Administrator Michele M. Le-onhart in a news release.

“Parents and community leaders look to us to help them protect their kids, and we have not let them down,” Ms. Leonhart added. “This action, while temporary, will reduce the number of young people being seen in hospital emergency rooms after using these synthetic chemicals to get high.”

The herbal blends coated with synthetic chemicals are marketed under brands such as Spice, Red X Dawn and K2. They are usually sold as packets of incense or potpourri at convenience stores, herbal and spiritual shops and online.

Offi cials at the 502nd Air Base Wing Legal Offi ce

warn troops that smoking the chemical-soaked herb-al blend is punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice as a wrongful use of “any intoxicat-ing substance not intended for human ingestion.”

“All servicemembers are restricted from buying, selling, using or possessing any form of this drug,” said Capt. Will Babor, Chief, Military Justice. “Drug users seeking to get high are always looking for ways to get around the law. Now they can’t. Spice is an illegal substance.”

According to the DEA, some side effects of Spice use include agitation, anxiety, nausea, vomiting, racing heartbeat, elevated blood pressure, tremors, seizures, hallucinations, paranoia and non-responsiveness. Cases of psychotic episodes, withdrawal and de-pendence associated with the drug have also been reported to the DEA and many public health depart-ments and poison control centers.

Under the UCMJ, the maximum punishment for use or possession of Spice is a dishonorable dis-charge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and up to fi ve years in military confi nement.

“Servicemembers need to know that Spice, just like marijuana, is incompatible with military ser-vice,” Capt. Babor added. “Smoking these drugs is leading to stripes being taken, pay being forfeited, and careers ending. Getting high is bad for service-

‘Spice’ illegal; now Schedule I controlled substance

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Congratulations to the fol-lowing 67 Airmen for being selected as honor graduates among 800 trainees graduat-ing today:

320th Training SquadronFlight 215Andrew DucharmeTravis MeckKevin MuckleroyAaron SouzaDakota WayneJoshua ZyrowskiFlight 216William AnteeJacob BettsKyle BrownCasey CrawfordPhillippe MendyTom NguyenFlight 225Joshua GarrisonThaddeus HarrisonChristopher MalvagnaCasey NunesRichard Ransom

Kelby RosengartenJoshua RushingKalvin SchultzFlight 226Kalen KluenderMatthew McCamishDaniel MorrisZachary Petot

321st Training SquadronFlight 220Nicole SellersHeather SicklesAmirah SmithTiffany Tavares

322nd Training SquadronFlight 221Brandon AtkinMatthew BoardBrandon LarsenSpencer NesladekAaron SkoogFlight 222Lee BelisleAlec DyerGabriel Liaigre

Shaun McAnish

323rd Training SquadronFlight 213Kenneth AndersonChristopher FrakesNeal McKinzieJames NicholsForrest O’LoughlinShawn PaintiffZachary Pfi sthnerChristopher VrbaFlight 214Ali AfsharkhahMatthew AmatoDominic ArmijoTrevin KleinLawrence ParkerAndrew RiveraJordan Straessle

324th Training SquadronFlight 217Samuel DavisFlight 218Clara GarciaAllisa Luker

Joanna Oehlerich

326th Training SquadronFlight 223Bradley BertramDaniel EnterkinShawn HenryGordon KingFlight 224Katherine AlmusFleur BowmanKammi FiegenMarvina Walker

331st Training SquadronFlight 211Stephen MannionFlight 212Jessica ConnerMiranda Hamblin

Top BMT AirmanAlec Dyer, 322nd TRS,Flight 222

Top Academic Flights320th TRS, Flight 226

320th TRS, Flight 216

Most Physically FitMale AirmenKodi Masarik, 323rd TRS,Flight 213Andrew Rivera, 323rd TRS,Flight 214Female AirmenShamyra Brown, 324th TRS,Flight 218Jessica Conner, 331st TRS,Flight 212Male Flights331st TRS, Flight 211320th TRS, Flight 215Female Flights324th TRS, Flight 218326th TRS, Flight 224


BMT HONORS

By Wayne AmannAFISR Agency Public Affairs

The Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Re-connaissance Agency honored 15 of its best person-nel March 3 during its 2010 Annual Awards Cer-emony at the Lackland Gateway Club.

The annual event capped a fast-paced two days during which the 58 nominees, most assigned out-side of San Antonio, received VIP treatment from AFISRA Headquarters organizers.

The group was welcomed March 1 by Maj. Gen. Bradley Heithold, AFISRA commander, and AFISRA Command Chief Master Sgt. Frederick Ricker.

“You’re all winners in my book,” General Heithold said. “Each of you brings strength to the enterprise and to the fi ght.”

Afterwards, the group was treated to a uniquely San Antonio tour, beginning at the Alamo, where they attended 175th Anniversary of Texas Indepen-dence Day Ceremony events presented by the Daugh-ters of the Republic of Texas, followed by other local historical tours.

The second day began with a visit with Lt. Gen. Larry James, newly assigned Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Headquarters Air Force. The annual award banquet capped their visit that evening.

“Events like this ceremony are very important,” General Heithold said. “We need to refl ect on what

the winners and all the nominees have accom-plished.”The AFISRA 2010 award winners are:

Airman of the YearAirman 1st Class Aaron Campbell70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing

NCO of the YearMaster Sgt. Bianca Locust70th ISRW

Senior NCO of the YearSenior Master Sgt. Suzanne Clemons480th ISR Wing

1st Sergeant of the YearSenior Master Sgt. John Ross70th ISRW

Volunteer of the YearSenior Airman Kaitlin Morgan70th ISRW

Company Grade Offi cer of the YearCapt. Tyler Harris70th ISRW

AFISR Agency honors best

Photo by William Belcher2010 annual award nominees are given a red carpet, cheering welcome to the annual awards banquet March 3 by members of the Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency. Fifteen winners were chosen as the best in their category from the 58 nominees.See HONORS P23


By Sue Campbell59th Medical Wing Public Affairs

The 2011 Federal Women’s Week is March 28 to April 1. This year’s theme is “Our History is our Strength: A Woman’s Perspective” and Lack-land organizations have planned events each day to celebrate women’s contributions to the federal government.

The Lackland Health and Wellness Center will host a Women’s Health Fair March 28 in the Wilford Hall Medical Center atrium from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Representatives from the HAWC, American Cancer Society, Family Advocacy, Demand Reduction Pro-gram, Airman Family Readiness Center, Exceptional Family Member Program, Health Care Integrators, and Wilford Hall’s Diabetes Center of Excellence and Smoking Cessation Quit Line will provide blood glu-cose screening, body fat readings, educational ma-terials, and more. The point of contact for the fair is Katia Heard at 671-1994.

During the fair, women will have an opportunity to register for the Women in Military Service for America Memorial. The national memorial honors women who have served in our nation’s defense during all eras and in all services. “Registration is free and can include the woman’s biography and photo,” said Tech. Sgt. Brenda Barnhart, regis-tration coordinator from the 59th Dental Support

Squadron. “Registration guarantees your personal stories have a permanent place in history.” E-mail Sergeant Barnhart at [email protected] for more information.

Also on March 28, members from various Lack-land organizations will volunteer at Freedom House, Air Force Village I, and AF Village II. “We will help female residents with daily tasks and appointments,” said Tech. Sgt. Amy Swindells, event organizer from the 59th Dental Squadron. “We’ll also play games

with them, read to them, and basically show our ap-preciation for the support they’ve given this country over the years.”

On March 29 a joint Federal Women’s Week and Sexual Assault Awareness Month 5K fun run will start at 7:30 a.m. at the Lackland Outdoor Recre-ation Center gazebo. Participants are asked to bring toiletries for donation to Haven for Hope. E-mail [email protected] or [email protected] for more information or to register.

The Lackland Air Force Base Company Grade Of-fi cer Council will host a luncheon seminar on March 30 in the Gateway Club Gateway Room starting at 11:30 a.m. Dr. Sara Oswalt, associate professor, Department of Health and Kinesiology, University of Texas at San Antonio, will speak about “How to Balance Your Career with Your Personal Life.” Space is limited, so email 1st Lt. Star Lee by March 25 at [email protected] to sign up or for more information.

On March 31, Wilford Hall will sponsor a spiri-tual retreat at Arnold Hall starting at 7:30 a.m. The theme of the retreat is “Providing Spiritual Uplift During Times of Change” and guest speakers for the event will be Chaplain (Capt.) Eusebia Rios, clinical pastoral education resident, and Maj. Kathryn Shaw, deputy chief of the Air Force Blood Program. Par-

Lackland celebrates Federal Women’s Week

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ticipants will receive a complimentary breakfast and also be entertained by a dance group and gospel choir. Contact Master Sgt. Judy Santa Ana at 292-4292 for more information.

To fi nish the week’s events, the Feder-al Women’s Week Awards Breakfast will be held at the Gateway Club on April 1 at 7:45 a.m. Awards will be presented to Federal Women of the Year in eight categories. The guest speaker will be Chaplain (retired Maj. Gen.) Lorraine Potter, who served as the chief, Air Force Chaplain Service, Headquarters U.S. Air Force. The title of General Potter’s speech is “The Rest of the Story,” with the emphasis on where our history has led us. Tickets must be purchased in ad-vance. Contact 1st Lt. Kathleen Hensley at 292-6135 or Master Sgt. Stefanie Var-gas at 292-8634 for more information.

“Watch for detailed information about Federal Women’s Week around the base,” said Lieutenant Hensley, overall events coordinator from the 59th Medical Sup-port Squadron. “I hope the women of Team Lackland can fi nd time to attend at least one of these events. We are very excited to honor the outstanding con-tributions of all women who serve and have served.”


WEEK from P8 SLEEP TIGHT

Photo by Staff Sgt. Keyonna FennellJOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq – Senior Airmen Joel Holder (left) and Jonathan Yapp (right), 332nd Expeditionary Medical Group medical technicians, move a bed spring into an open central housing unit March 4. The Airmen are detailed in support of the 332nd Expeditionary Force Support Squadron housing consolidation team. Both Airmen are deployed from Lackland.


PROMOTION from P3

Sean Naglic

326th Training SquadronTisha Gilmore

341st Recruiting SquadronJoseph Davis

343rd Training SquadronMichael LavanwayBradley QuamWarren Rosebrough

344th Training SquadronBarry Jackson

369th Recruiting GroupDennis Macho

543rd Support SquadronGerald Meredith

668th Alteration and Installation SquadronAndy Hurst

690th Network Support SquadronSaul Derisma

Sixty-fi ve percent of home fi re deaths happen in homes with no smoke alarms at all or no smoke alarms that work. When there is a fi re, smoke spreads fast and you need smoke alarms to give you time to get out.

Safety tips

• Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement. Interconnect all smoke alarms throughout the home. When one sounds, they all sound.• An ionization smoke alarm is generally more re-sponsive to fl aming fi res and a photoelectric smoke alarm is generally more responsive to smoldering fi res. For the best protection, both types of alarms or a combination alarm (photoelectric and ioniza-tion) should be installed in homes.• Test alarms at least monthly by pushing the test button.• Smoke rises; install smoke alarms following man-ufacturer’s instructions high on a wall or on a ceil-ing. Save manufacturer’s instructions for testing and maintenance.• Replace batteries in all smoke alarms at least once a year. If an alarm “chirps,” warning the bat-tery is low, replace battery right away.

• Replace all smoke alarms, including alarms that use ten year batteries and hard-wired alarms, when they are ten years old or sooner if they do not respond properly when tested.• Be sure the smoke alarm has the label of a rec-ognized testing laboratory.• Alarms that are hard-wired (and include battery backup) must be installed by a qualifi ed electri-cian.• If cooking fumes or steam sets off nuisance alarms, replace the alarm with an alarm that has a hush button. A hush button will reduce the alarm’s sensitivity for a short period of time.• An ionization alarm with a hush button or photo-electric alarm should be used if the alarm is within 20 feet of a cooking appliance.• Smoke alarms that include a recordable voice an-nouncement, in addition to the usual alarm sound, may be helpful in waking children through the use of a familiar voice.• Smoke alarms are available for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. These alarms use strobe lights. Vibration equipment can be added to these alarms.• Smoke alarms are an important part of a home fi re escape plan.

(Reproduced from NFPA’s website, ©NFPA 2011)

Properly working smoke alarms save lives

Courtesy photoSmoke alarms can be tested by blowing out a lit match or candle and allowing the smoke to enter the detector vents.


DRIVE

Photo by Senior Airman Brett ClashmanCol. William H. Mott V, 37th Training Wing commander, administers the Oath of Enlistment to Air Force recruits during the Kobalt Tools 400 race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway as part of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series March 6.


LACKLAND AFB CHAPEL 2011 SPRING HOLY DAY SCHEDULE

FOR PERMANENT PARTY PERSONNEL AND TECHNICAL TRAINING STUDENTS

Catholic and Protestant ServicesEcumenical Lenten Luncheon

Every Wednesday,March 9 – April 13

Noon, Freedom ChapelFellowship Hall, Bldg. 1528

Holy Week and Easter ServicesHoly Thursday, April 21

7 p.m., Catholic Mass withAdoration, Freedom Chapel, Bldg. 1528

Good Friday, April 222 p.m., Catholic Good Friday

Service, Freedom Chapel, Bldg. 15285 p.m., Protestant Service,

Freedom Chapel, Bldg. 1528

Holy Saturday, April 238 p.m., Catholic Easter Vigil,Freedom Chapel, Bldg. 1528

Easter Sunday, April 247 a.m., Easter Sunrise

Service, Parade GroundsRegular Sunday Services at Freedom Chapel

Orthodox Christian Easter Sunday, April 24Airmen Memorial Chapel, Bldg. 54329:30 a.m., Orthodox Christian Service

Jewish ServicesAirmen Memorial Chapel, Bldg. 5432

PurimMarch 19, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Evening Service

March 20, 7:30 – 9 a.m., Morning Service(Fellowship Hall)

PassoverApril 18, 4 – 8 p.m.

April 19, 8 – 10:30 a.m.,April 25 – 26, 8 – 10:30 a.m.

ShavuotJune 7, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Evening Service

June 8 – 9, 8 – 10:30 a.m.,Shavout Morning Service


I’M TALKING TO YOU

Photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph McKee Staff Sgt. Rick Oliver, a military training instructor with the 322nd Training Squadron, gives Delayed Entry Program candidates an understanding of what to expect during basic training March 5 at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, Niagara Falls N.Y. DEP lets individuals enlist for military service and specify a future reporting date based on avail-ability of training spaces and with personal plans such as high school graduation.


By Linda Frost59th Medical Wing Public Affairs

A year of positive transition is ahead as a new era of military medical care is established in the San Antonio area, as mandated by the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Law.

Air Force and Army Chiefs of Staff have signed an agreement that establishes the San Antonio Military Health System, or SAMHS, which activates Sept. 15, 2011.

SAMHS will serve as the offi ce that provides over-sight for clinical, educational, and business opera-tions for all military treatment facilities in the San Antonio region and will be led by Air Force and Army general offi cers.

Maj. Gen. Byron Hepburn, commander of the 59th Medical Wing, has been named the fi rst director of

SAMHS and Army Brig. Gen. Joseph Cara-valho, Jr., commanding general of Brooke Army Medical Center, will serve as deputy director. The positions will rotate Services every two years.

“SAMHS will be dedicated to high quality, patient-centered care with a clear focus on safety and customer service, while provid-ing fi rst-rate graduate medical education and training, state-of-the art research and maintaining a fi rst-class global readiness mission,” said General Hepburn, who will oversee the health care for 227,000 benefi ciaries in the San Antonio metropolitan area.

Within this system, the current facility known as BAMC will be renamed the San Antonio Military Medical Center, or SAMMC, providing inpatient services, while Wilford Hall Medical Center will be

renamed the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgi-cal Center, or WHASC, and emerge as one of the Department of Defense’s largest ambu-latory surgical centers providing outpatient services.

While both military treatment facilities will be staffed with Air Force and Army person-nel, SAMMC and WHASC will continue to be commanded by an Army and Air Force gen-eral offi cer, respectively.

“Our expectation for SAMHS is a higher level of functioning. By working collab-

oratively across service component lines, we can achieve tremendous educational, staffi ng, and re-sourcing effi ciencies. These, in turn, will enhance our already world-class healthcare services both at home and during deployments,” said General Hepburn.

SAMHS to activate in September

Maj. Gen. ByronHepburn


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Story and photos by Tech. Sgt. Eric Petosky12th Air Force Public Affairs

BOGOTA, Colombia (AFNS) – Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy visited Colom-bian military sites, including the International NCO Academy, Feb. 1 – 4.

He said the purpose of the visit was to reaf-fi rm U.S. Southern Command offi cials’ commit-ment to a strong nation-to-nation partner-ship and to explore professional military education exchange opportunities between the U.S. and Colombian air forces.

“Our two nations already have a partner-ship in combating narcotics traffi cking, re-sponding to natural disasters and providing humanitarian assistance to those in need,” Chief Roy said while addressing 160 students at the Fuerza Aerea de Colombia Escuela de Subofi ciales. “I see Colombia as a leader in promoting regional stability, and the U.S. Air Force wants to continue to be a part of that effort.”

Besides the ESUFA visit, Chief Roy also spoke with students and faculty members at the INCOA and the Sergeants Major Acad-emy.

He said strategic thinking at the NCO level was critical in promoting interoperability be-tween partner nations.

Chief Roy also shared his vision of delib-erately developing enlisted leaders through a combined approach of experience, education and training.

Gen. Julio Gonzalez Ruiz, the Colombian air force chief of staff, said NCOs need a larger leadership role for the U.S.-Colombian part-nership to prosper.

“For the last 15 years, we’ve been trying to empower our NCOs to have more respon-sibility,” General Ruiz said during a meeting with Chief Roy. “The culture in the air force here is changing, and I’ve seen improvements in the NCO corps. The relationship between our NCOs and offi cers is very similar to the United States. We need NCOs to guide the Air Force.”

Mobile training teams from the Inter-Amer-ican Air Forces Academy at Lackland already provide support to Latin American countries. To further strengthen military cooperation and relationships in the hemisphere, IAAFA hosted the fi rst Latin American-USAF senior enlisted leader conference last May.

Senior enlisted military leaders from 20 South and Central America and Caribbean partner nations visited education and train-ing organizations at Lackland. The fi ve-day conference also provided an opportunity for those senior enlisted leaders to discuss com-mon experiences on enlisted development top-ics, including leadership development, enlist-ed off-duty education, training and education,

personnel management systems, reenlistment and retention programs, and evaluation and promotion programs.

“Chief Roy’s visit to Colombia further sup-ports the coalition enlisted development ini-tiatives,” said Chief Master Sgt. Andres Alva-rez, IAAFA superintendent. “With his support, Tech. Sgt. Antonio Araiza and Tech. Sgt. Re-beca Rosado completed the INCOA alongside partner nation NCOs.

“Sergeant Araiza and Sergeant Rosado en-hanced discussions and learning by sharing their experiences and perspectives about be-ing an NCO in the USAF as well as learning from our partner nation NCOs. A relationship was established that will enhance future hu-manitarian and support missions through a common understanding and interoperabil-ity.”

During his visit, Chief Roy spoke with top-ranking enlisted leaders in the Colombian air force, army and navy to gauge the effective-ness of the training and explore additional education exchanges for senior NCOs as well as NCOs.

“The reason we are here today is to ob-serve your program and perhaps send U.S. senior NCOs here to become your teammates in an educational environment,” Chief Roy said while addressing students at the Colom-bian Sergeants Major Academy. “I am excited about the opportunity to send students here in the future. I fi nd a great deal of value in the cross-cultural exchange and certainly in the curriculum.

“Our focus should be 15 to 20 years in the future, specifi cally targeting the deliberate de-velopment of our enlisted forces into capable leaders with a mutual understanding of each other’s culture and operational doctrine,” he said. “We’re all Americans, and our countries have a responsibility to keep the Americas safe by partnering together.”

The Sergeants Major Academy is a joint en-deavor between the Colombian armed forces and SOUTHCOM. Initially, SOUTHCOM offi -cials funded the course and worked with Co-lombian offi cials on a curriculum that would most benefi t their senior NCOs.

Colombian offi cials embraced the concept and will begin independently conducting se-nior NCO training starting in 2012.

“We have a good program here, thanks to (SOUTHCOM),” said Lt. Col. Diego Luis Ville-gas Munoz, the director of Escuela de Mis-iones Internacionales y Accion Integral. “Not only are (U.S. liaisons) supervising the train-ing, but they have made recommendations and are tracking our progress. This program has succeeded thanks to your support. We understand (U.S. Air Force) programs started many years ago, and we are striving to per-form just as well.”

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy greets Colombian Air Force staff members Feb. 1, 2011, in Bogota.

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy poses for a group photo with a mobile training team from Lackland’s Inter-American Air Forces Academy and International NCO Academy course students Feb. 2 in Bogota, Colombia. Air Force NCOs began attending the in-country com-bined professional military education course in Colombia this year.


The Department of Defense Mass Transit Benefi t Program promotes vanpool use by DOD members. More than 250 people who work in Bldg. 171 participate in the program which offsets commuting costs for federal employees while preserving the environment.

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Christina CoulsonAir Force Public Affairs Agency

With gas prices on the rise, the VIA vanpooling service succeeds in saving uniformed and civilian Airmen money weekly at Bldg. 171.

More than 250 riders in more than 30 vans aver-age about $33 in savings a week using the vanpool program, said Cindy Shelton, the program manag-er.

The Department of Defense Mass Transit Benefi t Program promotes vanpool use by DOD members. The MTBP is designed to offset commuting costs in-curred by qualifying personnel, to reduce pollution and traffi c congestion, and to preserve the environ-ment.

According to Ms. Shelton, vanpools are a cost ef-fective way for government employees to use mass transit. Although the cost of a group of fi ve people is completely covered, groups of four are still only paying a small amount out of pocket compared to the cost of a full tank of gas.

The biggest myth heard at Bldg. 171 is that it is inconvenient, said Ms. Shelton.

“A van is given 200 extra miles a month for the vanpool members to use for anything they want – if

they are a driver,” Ms. Shelton said, “Some people take the van to lunch every day, some to the gym, and often, it is used to get someone to an appoint-ment and back.”

A widely used tool that goes hand-in-hand with the vanpool program is the 30-mile CARE taxi vouchers, or the Certifi ed Auto Ride in an Emergency program. These vouchers are offered for fi ve dollars if you are in a valid vanpool.

Anna Beausoleil, an employee at Bldg. 171 who uses the vanpool program, has used CARE vouch-ers.

“It comes in handy,” Ms. Beausoleil said. “If you exceed 30 miles you have to use either another voucher or pay out of pocket. It’s only fi ve dollars for four vouchers, and once you use all four, then you just reapply.”

The distance that many have had to travel since

their offi ces relocated to Bldg. 171, from places such as downtown San Antonio and Randolph Air Force Base, is one of the reasons the vanpool has been such a success at Bldg. 171, said Ms. Shelton.

Ms. Beausoleil said she lives by the San Antonio Airport and before her offi ce relocated to Bldg. 171 she was able to ride the city buses to work and back. However, now that she has to go all the way to Bldg. 171, she has switched to using the vanpools.

The best part of the vanpool is meeting new people with different jobs and ending up in a new family of sorts, said Ms. Beausoleil.

“The way the economy is,” she continued, “this is the greatest resource.”

For more information about the program, contact Todd Deane at 671-6112, 2nd Lt. Gregory Brown at 671-2760, or for people working in Bldg. 171, Cindy Shelton at 395-7731.

“A van is given 200 extra miles a month for the vanpool members to use for anything they want – if they are a driver.”

– Cindy SheltonVanpool program manager


By examining the results of a quality of life survey and forums conducted two years ago, Air Force offi -cials identifi ed a need to better help families navigate educational and special-needs resources. Since then, offi cials have increased the number of EFMP coordi-nators and SLOs at installations worldwide.

Attendees were not only able to learn from the trainers and speakers, but also had the opportunity to learn from one other, said Jaime Lopez, a SLO at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.

“It was great to network with other people and fi nd out how other SLOs handle situations, as well as learn-ing ways to better publicize my responsibilities,” Mr. Lo-pez said. “It was also great to hear how the Air Force will provide additional legal support for both programs.”For Susan Hunter, the EFMP family support coordina-tor at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., the training will better equip her to support the approximately 130 special-needs families at her installation.

For more information about the Exceptional Family Member Program or school liaison offi cers, call the installation’s Airman and Family Readiness fl ight.

FAMILIES from P1

TOURNAMENT BOUND

Photo by Kin Man Hui Taft graduate Julian Boyd dunks the ball during a game earlier this season against Texas State in San Marcos. Boyd, a starting forward with the Long Island Univer-sity Blackbirds, is the son of Melodi Thames, execu-tive assistant to the 502nd Air Base Wing commander. Selected fi rst-team all conference, he averages 12.9 points and 8.8 rebounds. LIU won the Northeast con-ference tournament and an automatic bid to the 2011 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship Tour-nament. The Blackbirds play the North Carolina Tar Heels tonight at 7:15 p.m.


members and worse for the mission.”Servicemembers who are court-

martialed or are administratively dis-charged for Spice are also subject to losing most of their veteran’s benefi ts, such as the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill, other educational benefi ts, VA home loans, and disability benefi ts.

Babor said reporting drug abuse is the responsible thing to do in or-der to prevent harm to those using drugs and everyone around them.

“Reporting on something like Spice usage is very important,” Capt. Babor said. “If someone observes suspicious activity, they need to report it to the security police as soon as possible.”

“Being a military member is a 24-hour job, and it is the duty of all mem-bers to be not only physically, but men-tally fi t to do their job at a moment’s notice,” the lawyer said.

To report suspicious behavior or for more information, contact the 502nd Security Force Squadron at 221-2222.

ILLEGAL from P4


Field Grade Offi cer of the YearMaj. Kristina Burne70th ISRW

SENSOR Chaplain of the YearChap. (Capt.) William Braswell70th ISRW

IMA Enlisted Airman of the YearMaster Sgt. Jaimee Hudson70th ISRW

IMA Offi cer of the YearMaj. Dianne HickeyNational Air and Space Intelligence Center

Squadron of the Year

25th Intelligence Squadron361st ISR Group

Detachment/OL of the YearDetachment 4, 70th ISRW

Gordon Sommers Category I Civilian of the YearJeffrey JenningsAir Force Technical Applications Cen-ter

Gordon Sommers Category II Civilian of the YearRachel DyeNASIC

Gordon Sommers Category III Civilian of the YearBrent GrissomAFISRA/A2

HONORS from P6

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COMMUNITY

NEW AIRMAN’S ATTIC MANAGER

Lucille “Lucky” Pina recently joined the Airman’s Attic as its new volunteer manager.

Ms. Pina worked 17 years for the city of San Antonio after retiring from the Army.

The Airman’s Attic is a volun-teer organization that supports to active-duty senior airmen and below with uniforms and uniform items, and a variety of household goods for free. Donations come from Airmen and their families, and the local community.

To volunteer or donate items, call the Airman’s Attic at 671-1780.

SAN ANTONIO MILITARY JOB FAIR

The semi-annual San Antonio Military Community Job Fair is Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Live Oak Civic Center, 8101 Pat Booker Road, the junction of Interstate 35 North and Pat Booker Road.

Representatives from local and national companies and military installations from a cross section of

occupational careers will be on site.The fair is sponsored by Lackland,

Randolph AFB, Brooks City-Base, Fort Sam Houston, Texas Veterans Commission, and Disabled American Veterans Alamo Chapter 5.

For more information, call 536-2444 or the Texas Veterans Commis-sion at 822-9635.

Admission to the fair is free.

WARHAWK FLEA MARKET

A fl ea market at the Warhawk Fit-ness Center parking lot is Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

To sign up, call 671-2282.

CHAPEL SETS MARRIAGE RETREAT

Lackland Chapel marriage care is sponsoring a free marriage retreat, March 25-27, at the Flying L Ranch in Bandera.

Priority placement for the work-shop will be given to Airmen who are preparing to deploy, or who have returned from deployment in the past year.

Limited child care is also avail-able.

For more information and registration, call Freedom Chapel at 671-4208.

SECOND CAREER PRESENTATION

A Military Offi cers Association of America presentation, “Market-ing Yourself for a Second Career,” is March 28, 8:30-11:30 a.m., at Arnold Hall. The event is hosted by the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

Retired Air Force Col. Dan Koslov, deputy director of transition services for MOAA, will cover transition and employment topics in the presenta-tion for offi cers and senior enlisted servicemembers who plan to leave the military in the next one to fi ve years.

For more information or reserva-tions, contact Margaret Zuniga at the AFRC, 671-3722.

WOMEN’S HEALTH FAIR

The Lackland Health and Wellness Center will host a women’s health

fair March 28 in the Wilford Hall Medical Center atrium, 9-11:30 a.m.

Representatives from the HAWC, American Cancer Society, Family Advocacy, Demand Reduction Pro-gram, Airman and Family Readiness Center, Exceptional Family Member Program, Health Care Integrators, and Wilford Hall’s Diabetes Center of Excellence will provide blood glucose screening, body fat readings, educa-tional materials, and more.

For more information, contact Katia Heard at 671-1994.

GROUP SETS LUNCHEON SEMINAR

The Lackland Company Grade Of-fi cer Council’s luncheon seminar for Federal Women’s Week is March 30, 11:30 a.m., at the Gateway Club.

Dr. Sara Oswalt, University of Texas at San Antonio associate professor, Department of Health and Kinesiology, is the guest speaker. Her topic is “How to Balance Your Career with Your Personal Life.”

E-mail reservations to 1st Lt. Star Lee, [email protected], by March 25.

SPIRITUAL RETREAT AT ARNOLD HALL

A spiritual retreat, “Providing Spiritual Uplift During Times of Change,” is March 31, 7:30 a.m., at Arnold Hall as part of Federal Women’s Week.

Guest speakers are Chaplain (Capt.) Eusebia Rios, clinical pastoral education resident, and Maj. Kathryn Shaw, Air Force Blood Program deputy chief.

The complimentary breakfast includes entertainment by a dance group and gospel choir.

For more information, contact Master Sgt. Judy Santa Ana at 292-4292.

SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICE MENTORS

The Joint Base San Antonio School Liaison Offi ces need adults to serve as mentors for students in elemen-tary, middle and high school.

Mentors may participate in a variety of activities with students.

For more information, contact Lori Phipps at 671-3722 or e-mail the school liasion offi ce at [email protected].

LocalBRIEFS

Air Force Aid Society 671-3722Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722Airman’s Attic 671-1780Base Post Offi ce 671-1058Bowling Center 671-2271DEERS 800-538-9552Family 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 671-3600

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.lackland.af.milMy Air Force Life www.MyAirForceLife.com

KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES CHAPEL SERVICES Christian

CatholicMonday-Friday:Freedom ChapelMass, 11:30 a.m.

Wilford Hall ChapelMass, 11 a.m

Saturday:Freedom ChapelConfessions, 4:45 p.m.Mass, 5:30 p.m.

Sunday:Freedom ChapelReligious Ed., 9 a.m.Mass, 11 a.m.

Hope ChapelHispanic Mass, 8 a.m.

Wilford Hall ChapelMass, 3 p.m.

OrthodoxSunday:Airmen Memorial ChapelDivine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.Religious Ed., 10:45 a.m.

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

Sunday:Airmen Memorial ChapelLiturgical Service, 8 a.m.

Hope ChapelSpanish Contemporary,12:45 p.m.Contemporary, 11 a.m.

Freedom ChapelContemporary Service,9:30 a.m.Gospel Service,

12:30 p.m.Children’s ChurchprovidedReligious Ed., 11 a.m.Wednesday and Thursday:Bible Study, 6 p.m.

Sunday:Gateway ChapelThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Wilford Hall ChapelTraditional Service, 1:30 p.m.

IslamicFriday:Defense LanguageInstituteStudent CenterFaith Study, 1:30 p.m.Jummah Prayer, 1:30-2:30 p.m.Sunday:

Religious Ed., 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

JewishFriday:Airmen Memorial ChapelSabbath Eve Service,5:45 p.m.Religious Ed., 4:30 p.m.

Wicca1st Wednesday:Freedom Chapel Room 8,San Antonio Military Open Circle, 6:15 p.m.

BuddistSunday:BMT Reception Center,10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

For more information,contact the chapel staff:Freedom Chapel • 671-4208Gateway Chapel • 671-2911

Hope Chapel • 671-2941WHMC Chapel • 292-7373

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MARCH 21RETURN AND 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 about the stress families and individuals experience during their separation.

For more information, call 671-3722.

MARCH 22PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL

Protestant Women of the Chapel meets for Bible study Tuesday, 10 a.m., at Freedom Chapel with children ministry during the meeting.

For information, call 671-4208.

MARCH 22-24TRANSITION 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 program is presented by the Department of Labor and the Texas Workforce Commission. It focuses on how to job search and related topics.


MARCH 23RIGHT START ORIENTATION

The Right Start Orientation, a class designed for Lackland newcom-ers is Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Gateway Club.


MARCH 24SPONSORSHIP TRAINING

Training for new sponsors along with annual updates for sponsors previously trained is Thursday, 9-10 a.m., at the Airman and Family Readi-ness Center.


PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL

Protestant Women of the Chapel

meets for Bible study Thursday, 6 p.m., at Freedom Chapel.


MARCH 28RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR

A return and reunion seminar is March 28, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the Air-man and Family Readiness Center.




Protestant Women of the Chapel meets for Bible study March 29, 10

a.m., at Freedom Chapel with children ministry during the meeting.


MARCH 29-APRIL 1EXECUTIVE TAP CLASSES

A four-day executive transition as-sistance program is March 29 through April 1, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., each day at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.



Protestant Women of the Chapel meets for Bible study March 31, 6 p.m., at Freedom Chapel.


APRIL 1SPONSOR TRAINING GOES ONLINE

The Airman and Family Readiness Center’s sponsorship training moves online April 1.

The training at http://apps.mhf.

dod.mil/ESAT takes approximately 15 minutes; downloadable materials are also available at the website. AFRC will no longer hold classes when the online training begins but newcomer information remains in the center’s resource rooms.

For more information, contact Terryca Fuller at 671-3722.

APRIL 4RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR

A return and reunion seminar is April 4, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.



APRIL 5PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL

Protestant Women of the Chapel meets for Bible study April 5, 10 a.m., at Freedom Chapel with children ministry during the meeting.


What’s Happening � � Family Support Events

WWW.LACKLANDFSS.COM

MONTHLY MEETINGSENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB

The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the month at the AFRC, Bldg. 1249. For more information, visit www.lacklandesc.org.

OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB

The Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the month at the Kelly Club. For 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, 10 a.m., at Freedom Chapel. For more information, call 671-4208.


By Patrick DesmondSports Editor

Joint Base San Antonio is all about syncing the efforts of Lackland, Ran-dolph and Fort Sam Houston.

The latest tri-installation sports competition, the JBSA Basketball Championship tournament at Lack-land Tuesday through Thursday, added a new twist.

Intramural sports directors Jerry Tiger (Lackland), Rick Prado (Ran-dolph) and Earl Young (Fort Sam Houston) coordinated the on-court action, featuring the city’s six best military basketball teams in a single elimination format.

More than another application of joint-base synergism, the tourna-ment provides a new take on JBSA’s esprit de corps.

“All things conform, including ath-letics,” Tiger said about the restruc-turing; however, “it’s still about the morale concept.”

The first joint base competition was the flag football tournament last fall, but the idea has been around for a while.

“It goes back eight or nine years,” Young said about the base directors toying with the idea for a best-of-the-best platform. “Now that we’re a part of a joint base, we decided to implement all the core sports.”

A former Army softball player, Young said win-ning the tourna-ment is basical-ly about pride. “That’s what it’s all about – pride in the installation.”

The tournament bracket was filled by the top teams from each installation: the 59th Medical Logistics and Readiness

Squadron and the CryptologicalSystems Division from Lackland, theAir Force Personnel Center and the340th Flying Training Group fromRandolph, and the 5th RecruitingBattalion and the 32nd Medical Bri-gade from Fort Sam Houston.

For the coaches and players, itprovides another avenue to camara-derie and a different look at militarysports and competition.

“I think it’s great,” Crypto coachJames Hubbard said. “Once intramu-rals is over, you would start thinkingabout next year.”

Hubbard and Lapenia Williams,340th FTG coach, agree about thenature of JBSA’s intramural sportsin postseason play.

“It’s exciting,” she said. “Weweren’t ready to stop playing. Youget to interact with everyone fromthe different bases.”

On Tuesday, both Fort Sam Hous-ton’s 5th Recruiting Battalion andRandolph’s 340th FTG earnedfirst-round victories over Lacklandteams.

Having played the games, winningguards from both teams echoed ex-citement about their continued rolesin the inaugural tournament.

The best thing about the com-petition, 340th FTG guard

Greg Walkers said, isthat “you don’t see

the same teams overand over.

“It’s the anxietyof not knowing,”he said. “It feelslike the NCAAtournament.”

In additionto the basket-

ball tournament,Young, Tiger and

Prado will next co-ordinate a tri-installa-

tion softball tournament,with plans for volleyball in

the near future.

SPORTS

JBSAtourney results

FIRST ROUND, TUESDAY5th Rec Bn 47, Crypto Div 37

59th MLRS defeats 340th FTG by forfeit

SEMIFINALS, WEDNESDAY AFPC 47, 5th Rec Bn 36

32nd Med Bde 45, 59th MLRS 42

CHAMPIONSHIP, THURSDAY

AFPC vs. 32nd Med Bde, late

JBSA Basketball Championship tournament

JBSA gives base hoops new bounce

Photo by Robbin Cresswell Fort Sam Houston’s Mario McKnight, 5th Recruiting Battalion, drives the lane against Lackland defenders from the Cryptological Systems Division during the fi rst round of the joint base tourney.


By Patrick DesmondSports Editor

Today, a pair of All-service vol-leyball hopefuls from the 59th Medical Logistics and Readiness Squadron head to the Air Force’s three-day tryouts at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.

For one veteran, it’s a return to a familiar scene; for the rookie, it’s an opportunity to join the club.

In one of the more competitive camps in recent years – 18 invita-tions – Francis Osorio, 27, and Ce-rissa Witte, 20, will have to prove they’re “positive, passionate, ap-preciate the chance to play” – and above all else – “work hard all the time.”

At least those are the attributes coach John Napier will scrutinize most.

“You could be the best player in the world,” Napier said, “but if you are disruptive to the team, I will not ask you to be on the team.”

That they made it past the resu-mé check and earned an invitation says a lot about Osorio and Witte’s experience.

Osorio, a right and left side front row hitter, is a two-time All-Air Force veteran returning as a member of last year’s gold medal winning team.

She is grateful for the chance to get back to the camp.

“That’s your job for the Air Force,” the medical readi-ness planner at Lackland said about the month- long temporary duty assignment. “Even though we’re very com-petitive on the court, we’re all friends off the court. It’s like a club, a reunion.”

Witte, a middle hitter, is a camp rookie and looking to join that elite group. Her court time spans eight years, from junior high to club team levels.

Witte said playing volleyball can be a way to bond with fellow ser-vicemembers.

“It’s just fun to meet other people,” the physical occupational therapist said. “Camaraderie: peo-ple you didn’t know before, but are able to get along with now.”

Just to be one of the women in the Air Force to receive an invite ensures they have talent.

Napier is certain, this year’s trial will be tough.

“We have some former Division I college players, as well as those who have a pretty strong back-ground in the sport overall,” he said. “Competition always makes players try harder.”

In addition to intramurals, both Osorio and Witte practice during lunch. Playing with men, and a nets four inches higher, may give them an edge.

Both Airmen hope to contribute strengths of serving and blocking, and feel they will be competitive at the camp.

Though undersized at fi ve foot, 7 inches, Witte said she can “still jump with the best of them.”

Osorio also added, “It’s a team effort. My strong qualities may be someone else’s weaknesses.”

The pair also have another qual-ity to offer. Last year, the Armed Forces Volleyball Championship in-cluded an outdoor beach volleyball competition. Hav-ing played the sport in Califor-nia and naturally mixed sun, sand and volleyball, the MLRS mem-bers are used to the elements.

“Indoor and outside have dif-ferent techniques, and switching back and forth is pretty diffi cult,” Osorio said about

her experience last year. “It’s dif-ferent environmental factors, dif-ferent everything: wind factor, ball’s heavier, movement around

the court.”Both Osorio and Witte bring

a student mentality to the camp, and it’s a quality the All-Air Force coach and Northern Arizona Uni-versity assistant might just be look-ing for.

After the fi rst three days, the roster will be cut to 10 to 12 play-ers, who will stay for scrimmages against local college teams and

team practices before departing April 5 for the 2011 Armed Forces Volleyball Championships.

“I’m hoping, when the fi nal team selection is made, we have 10 to 12 players that are positive, passion-ate, appreciate the chance to play, and work hard all the time.”

As long as the Airmen bring their intangibles and give their all, good things will happen.

DONATION RUN

The joint Federal Women’s Week and Sexual Assault Awareness month 5K is March 29.

The race begins at the Lackland Outdoor Adventure Center, 7:30 a.m.

Participants are asked to bring toiletries for donation to Haven For Hope.

To register, e-mail Anglea Studer at [email protected] or Edith Davis, [email protected].

ULTIMATE FRISBEE

Pick up games are played at Warhawk Field each Wednesday. Practice begins at 4:30 p.m., with games at 5 p.m. For more information, contact Reid Allen at 671-8313. All skill level players are welcome.

FUN RUN

The Earth Day fun run is April 20 at Stillman Park, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Upcoming

Scoreboard

Men W L1. 737th TRG 5 02. IAAFA 4 03. 33rd NWS 5 14. CPS Div No. 1 4 1 5. 543rd ISR Gp 3 2 6. CPS Div No. 2 2 3 7. 24th AF 1 5 8. FSS 0 6

Monday737th TRG over 33rd NWS in two: 21-12, 21-16.IAAFA over FSS in two: 21-10, 21-10.CPS Div No. 1 over CPS Div No.2 in three: 21-19, 20-21, 15-12.

Women W L1. Med Ops Gp 5 0 3. 737th TRG 3 1 4. AFISRA 3 2 5. Crypto Div 1 4 2. IAAFA 0 5

March 10 Med Ops Gp over Crypto Div in two: 21-13, 21-16.AFISRA over IAAFA in two: 21-19, 21-14.

VOLLEYBALL

Photo by Robbin Cresswell Cerissa Witte, left, and Francis Osorio, right, are headed to the Air Force vol-leyball trials, in hopes for making the 10-12 member All-Air Force team.

Air Force volleyball

TRIALS, MARCH 18-20: Eighteen Airmen will compete

for at least 10 spots during the trials at Hill AFB, Utah.

CAMP, MARCH 21 TO APRIL 5:The remaining players will

continue with drills and scrim-mages while at Hill.

ARMED FORCES, APRIL 6-15

The interservice competition includes an indoor tournament, April 6-11, and a beach tourna-ment, April 12-15, at Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station, N.C.

MLRS serves up two All-AF hopefuls

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