JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH 66th Year • No. 9 • MARCH 2, 2012

INSIDE ... PERSONAL FIREARMS MUST BE REGISTERED, P4 ... JBSA ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS, P6 ... CHEF'S CHALLENGE, P13

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

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MARCH 2, 2012PAGE 2 WINGSPREAD

By Brig Gen Theresa Carter502nd Air Base Wing commander

Ding! We all know the sound … new email has arrived! No matter what we’re doing, we’re tempted to look at the computer and see what it is.

You may think to yourselves, “Ugh, not another email,” if you’re sitting at work and already have nearly 100 unread messages. You may be excited if you’re on your home computer and are waiting on news from a family member.

We all, more than likely, have friends who are “serial forwarders”, those who regularly send us email with links to little known facts or photos of adorably cute puppies, which only serves to rein-force our belief that our own dog is the cutest in the world.

I received one such email last week and went through my standard routine, “Oh, another note from X. Should I click on that link? Is it really a phishing attempt?”

I’ve been through all of the informa-tion assurance training so I know the dangers that lurk in cyberspace. After a few more seconds of back and forth, weighing pros and cons, I clicked on the link. I landed on a web site called “The Simple Truths of Service” where Ken Blanchard and Barbara Glanz tell a story inspired by Johnny the Bagger. Glanz recounted how she told attendees at a customer service seminar they each could make a difference. They could create memories for their customers that would make them want to come back. They could do that by putting their personal signature on the job.

A few days later Glanz received a call from Johnny, a 19-year-old grocery store

bagger with Down Syndrome. He said he enjoyed her presentation and initially didn’t think he could do anything special for customers since, “After all, I’m just a bagger.” He then came up with the idea to fi nd a thought for the day. If he couldn’t fi nd a good saying he would make one up. His dad helped him print out multiple copies and he would sign his name on the back of each one. As he fi nished bagging groceries, he dropped his thought for the day into the bag and said, “Thanks for shopping with us.”

A month later, the store manager called Glanz. She told her she wouldn’t believe what had happened. One day the manager noticed that Johnny’s line was three times as long as all the others, stretching all the way down to the frozen food aisle. She quickly hustled more cashiers to the front and told patrons more lines were open, but nobody moved. As she asked each customer why, they all said the same thing, “I want to be in Johnny’s lane; I want to get his thought for the day.” One woman even said she used

to come in only once a week to shop but now came in every day just to get Johnny’s thought for the day.

A few months later, the manager called again saying Johnny transformed the store. The fl oral department started taking fl owers with broken stems and creating small corsages that they gave to elderly women or young girls shopping in the store. A spirit of service was everywhere, all because Johnny chose to make a difference.

This story resonated with me be-cause it speaks to one of my leadership – “sign your work with excellence.” I usually explain the principle by shar-ing stories about service members who don’t have a glamorous job – operating the sewage pumping truck for instance – but put their heart and soul into whatever they’re asked to do. Through their example, they inspire those around them to elevate their own per-formance. That’s exactly what Johnny did and that’s what all of us can do at work, at home or in our community.

The principle applies regardless of the job we have or the role we play in our organization, our family or our community. In one way or another, we’re all serving others, even if we don’t think we are engaged in a cus-tomer-service job. In every interaction with coworkers, family or friends, we have an opportunity to make a posi-tive difference simply by being fully engaged in the moment and putting forth our best effort.

It’s been said that every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it. Make the most of every opportunity you have and create a masterpiece! How will you sign your work with excellence today?

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Christy Sanchez, 902nd Force Sup-port Squadron custom picture framer, cuts framing pieces at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Arts and Crafts Hobby Shop Tuesday. For a complete pull-out schedule of Joint Base San Antonio programs and services, see pages 7-10. Photo by Don Lindsey

Sign your work with excellence ON THE COVER

"In every interaction with coworkers, family or

friends, we have an opportunity to make a

positive difference simply by being fully engaged in the moment and putting

in our best effort."

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By Robert GoetzJoint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs

The Alamo Chapter of the Air Force Association will pay tribute to more than 100 Airmen and civilians from major organizations in the San Antonio area at its 2012 Combined Awards Banquet next week.

Now in its 26th year, the Alamo Chapter’s flagship event takes place at 6 p.m. Thursday at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s Gateway Club. Brig. Gen. Theresa Carter, JBSA commander, will present the awards.

“We’re proud of the award recipients’ accomplish-ments and hope that all their families, friends and col-leagues will come out to support them,” Randy Coggins, Alamo Chapter president, said. “Our goal is to make this a memorable event for our award winners, as well as other special guests and visiting dignitaries.”

The banquet honors the memories of Joe Kellogg and Charlotte and Carlton Loos, lifelong AFA volunteers who were known for their dedication to the Alamo Chapter.

The Joe Kellogg Blue Suit Awards program rec-ognizes outstanding contributions by active-duty Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve members throughout the San Antonio area. Airmen in seven categories – Airman, ranks E-1 to E-4;

NCO, ranks E-5 and E-6; Senior NCO, ranks E-7 to E-9; Company Grade Of-ficer, ranks O-1 to O-3; Mobilization Augmentee; First Sergeant; and Top Recruiter – will be hon-ored.

Second Lt. Sarah Hoh, JBSA-Randolph Compa-ny Grade Officers Council member and banquet orga-nizer, said commanders of the area’s major organizations se-lect award recipients. Some ar-eas of accomplishment that are wor-thy of recognition are job knowledge, technical skills and leadership quali-ties as applied to an Air Force prob-lem or combat situation; leadership in social, cultural or religious activities in the military and/or civilian community; and ability as an articulate and positive spokes-person for the Air Force.

Leadership also selects winners of the Loos Civilian

Awards, which are given to civilians in three cat-egories based on their pay grades.

Today is the dead-line for tickets, which are priced at $20 for E-6, O-3, GS-8 and be-low and $25 for all oth-

ers. Tickets are available online at www.alamoafa.

org and by calling 977-2011.

The Air Force Associa-tion is a civilian nonprofit or-

ganization that promotes public understanding of aerospace power and the pivotal role it plays in the security of the nation. The associa-

tion publishes Air Force Magazine, conducts national symposia, dissemi-

nates information through outreach pro-grams, sponsors professional development

seminars and awards excellence in the education and aerospace fields.

Association banquet honors Airmen, civilians

By Robert GoetzJoint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs

CPS Energy of San Antonio has again rewarded Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph for its energy conservation efforts – this time for a $320,000 proj-ect to replace high-bay low-efficiency lighting in 11 of the base’s hangars with fluorescent light fixtures.

Last week, Yvonne Haecker, the util-ity company’s energy solutions man-ager, presented Col. Scott Peel, 902nd Mission Support Group commander, and other JBSA-Randolph representa-tives with a $49,119 mock check rep-resenting a rebate that will reduce the base’s utility bill.

“The CPSE rebate program is a win-win for both the utility and Randolph,” Ruben Ramos, base utilities manager, said. “Rebates currently received help to lower the actual monthly payment to the utility, which in the big picture frees up capital. The utility in turn benefits from the energy reduction across its distribution system, as well as lower critical peak demand times during the summer months.”

A crew from E Flow Electric Inc. of

San Antonio replaced nearly 2,400 high-pressure sodium and metal halide lights in the hangars with fluorescent lighting during November and December.

Ramos said the new lighting will save about $30,000 per year, contrib-uting to the base’s energy conservation efforts, which he said has resulted in savings of about $300,000 per year for the last four years.

“It will also reduce our peak demand during the summer,” he said. “If we lower our demand cost more, we will be paying less during the year.”

Bruce Dschuden, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron resource efficiency manager, said the project will also improve the qual-ity of light in the hangars.

“This has been a great project; there is no downside,” he said. “The occupants of those hangars are all very happy. There’s more high-qual-ity lighting in their space. With fluo-rescent lighting, there is better color rendition.”

Not only are the fluorescent lights more efficient, Dschuden said, they can be turned off when natural light is sufficient.

JBSA-Randolph scores another energy rebate

Photo by Don Lindsey Toby Burns, a contractor with E Flow Electric Inc., installs new high-bay lighting in Hangar 41 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Dec. 2. The new lighting is more energy efficient and lasts longer than the lighting it replaced. See LIGHTING P5

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NEWS

By Gary Pomeroy and Jon StockAir Force Surgeon General Public Affairs

Patients at Air Force medical treatment facilities will soon be able to communicate securely and pri-vately with their health care teams anywhere and anytime due to the Air Force-wide expansion of secure messaging.

Secure messaging will be available to patients through what is known as the MiCare portal. The MiCare por-tal is built to facilitate secure, online communications between patients and their health care team.

The goal of MiCare is to improve the quality of health care that patients re-ceive and provide a mechanism for pa-tients to have better access to their own health information at whatever time is most convenient to them. MiCare will streamline communication and access to information between office visits, re-ducing the frequency of office visits for some patients. It will also reduce reli-ance on telephone calls, providing more convenience for the patients, Air Force Medical Service officials said.

“MiCare will make routine health care more convenient for our patients, while reduc-ing unnecessary visits to the medical treatment facility, thus freeing up our providers to see more acute patients,” Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Charles B. Green, Air Force Surgeon General, said. “This is an important goal in Air Force Patient-Centered Medical Home.”

Benefits from MiCare’s se-cure messaging tool include patient access anytime, anywhere to:• Communicate privately with their health care team online without waiting in phone trees or playing phone tag• Ask their health care team for advice about non-urgent symptoms• Receive medical test and lab results• Request medication renewals• Request a copy of immunization re-cords• Access physician-approved health re-source links at their convenience

The health care team will be able to

contact patients via MiCare to provide:• Appointment reminder• Follow-up on a condition without re-quiring a trip to the MTF• Medication alerts/refill information• Medical test and referral results• Notifications regarding flu vaccina-tions, school and sports physicals, MTF closure dates, etc.

In addition, according to AFMS of-ficials, in the near future MiCare will offer patients secure access to their

personal health record. The PHR feature will allow patients to capture medical information in a central, online location. Of-ficials emphasized that this has not been an option for patients in the past, making it difficult for them to keep track of health information coming from dif-ferent doctors, treatment loca-tions, emergency providers and overseas stations.

Since MiCare is a patient-driven service, the ben-

eficiary must register with their MTF to have an active account. Mi-

Care deployment to Air Force hospitals and clinics is under way and will progress through the remainder of 2012. In the coming months more information will be coming directly from the MTF re-garding when MiCare will become available at each base and what to expect when MiCare arrives.

To find out more, please visit www.sg.af.mil/MiCare or ask your local MTF when it will be available to you.

AF Medical Service adopts secure messaging

By Master Sgt. John Clowe902nd Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of Installation Security

All residents living in government-owned facili-ties or contracted housing on base must register privately owned firearms with the 902nd Security Forces Squadron.

Privately owned firearms requiring registration include any item capable of firing a projectile ex-cluding pellet and air-soft guns.

New arrivals to Joint Base San Antonio-Ran-dolph housing facilities with privately owned fire-arms have 72 hours to register at Reports and Analysis, Bldg. 235, or they will be in violation of JBSA-Randolph Instruction 31-101, Integrated Defense Plan, which can result in a Uniformed Code of Military Justice, Article 92, UCMJ, Failure to Obey a Lawful Order charge.

“We know there are many firearms on base that have not been registered,” Robert Vickers, 902nd SFS Plans and Programs chief said. “Our goal is to educate Airmen and their dependents, and to register 100 percent of privately owned firearms

on JBSA-Randolph.” In addition to registration, privately owned

firearms stored in base housing units must be in locked storage or the firearm must be equipped with a tamper-resistant mechanical lock or other safety device.

Up to five firearms can be registered on the Air Force Form 1314 Firearms Registration, which must be signed by the Airman’s commander. In ad-dition, members must complete the Department of Defense Form 2760 Qualification to Possess Fire-arms or Ammunition.

The forms are processed at Reports and Analy-sis and are available at www.e-publishing.af.mil, or through the 902nd SFS SharePoint https://randolph.eis.aetc.af.mil/902msg/sfs/default.aspx under the S5-Integrated Defense tab.

Airmen who out-process or dispose of registered privately owned firearms are required to remove and deregister those firearms.

Removal of privately owned firearms stored at the security forces armory by Airmen must be co-ordinated with armory personnel.

For more information on registering privately owned firearms in base housing facilities, contact reports and analysis, at 652-2510.

For more information on storing privately owned firearms in the security forces armory, contact 652-4365.

Residents must register privately owned firearms“We know there are many

firearms on base that have not been registered. Our goal is to

educate Airmen and their dependents, and to register 100

percent of privately owned firearms on JBSA-Randolph.”

Robert Vickers902nd Security Forces Squadron Plans and Programs chief

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Duty TitleCareer development technicianHometownClinton, Miss.HobbiesTutoring mathematics, working out, helping indi-viduals get in shape and meeting new peopleGreatest AccomplishmentsCompleted CCAF, maintained a 4.0 GPA in col-lege and won the strongest woman competition at Camp Virginia, Kuwait, during my deploymentPet PeeveBad customer servicePersonal MottoDon’t follow the beaten path, go your own way and leave a trail by having character and not be-ing one.

Personal InspirationMy mom is my inspiration. She was a chemist and a single parent of eight children. GoalsFinish my mathematics degree, commission in the Air Force, obtain my personal training license and start my own obese workout center for teens Commander’s Comments"Senior Airman Pollard is an outstanding Airman. She has great warrior spirit having just returned from a six-month deployment. She comes to work with positive energy and ready to take on any re-sponsibility. Debrietta is making an enormous contri-bution to our Air Force. We are lucky she’s a member of our 902nd Force Support Squadron team."

Terrye Heagerty902nd Force Support Squadron director

Senior AirmanDebrietta Pollard

902nd Force Support Squadron

Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Siekert

Base BRIEFSGirl Scouts hold flag retreat The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Service Unit of Girl Scouts will hold its annual flag re-treat ceremony March 6 at 5 p.m. in front of the Airman Leadership School, Bldg. 66 in celebration of 100 years of scouting in the United States. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the JBSA-Randolph Elementary School cafeteria. For details, call Mary Baumgarten at 566-0521.

Access requires training Joint Base San Antonio-Ran-dolph’s airfield is a controlled area, which means anyone who needs access to the airfield is required to complete training, as well as be listed on an entry authorization list, unless escorted by someone who already has access. For more information, call Geren Fawver at 652-8166.

Project to affect traffic Construction will occur across Fourth Street next to the Air Force Personnel Center, Bldg. 499. Con-struction will take place during the weekends starting March 3, ending April 1. For more information, call Donald Martin at 652-3638.

JBSA changes water restrictions Joint Base San Antonio has reverted back to Stage I water

restrictions. Watering hours are 10 p.m.-10 a.m. and new turf can be planted at this time. For details, call Anthony Martinez at 808-0180. American Red Cross seeks volunteers The American Red Cross seeks volunteers to serve at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Medical Clinic. For details, call 652-6372 or stop by Bldg. 1040, Room 1C301.

Program promotes recoveryMembers who use base supply

items identified as "containing precious metals" must turn the items back in to supply when no longer needed. For details, call Tina Schul, 902nd Logistics Readiness Squadron precious metals recovery program manager, at 652-2194 or Kay Herrera at 652-3958.

Program offers mentorshipThe “Me to You” program was

established to mentor at-risk school students on the importance of making good choices early in their lives.

Participants will share real-life experiences and benefits offered by the military.

For details, contact Staff Sgt. Edward Grant at edward.grant.4@us.af.mil.

NOW SHOWINGat JBSA-Randolph Theater

"Underworld Awakening" (R)Kate Beckinsale, Stephen Rea

Today at 7 p.m.

"Red Tails" (PG-13)Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard,

Anthony HemingwaySaturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.

$4.50 for adults – $2.25 for children 11 and younger

JBSA-Randolph Chapel• CATHOLIC

Daily Mass - Monday-Friday11:30 a.m. - Chapel 1

Saturday Mass5:30 p.m. - Chapel 1

Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m. - Chapel 1

11:30 a.m. - Chapel 1Confession - Saturday4:30 p.m. - Chapel 1

Sunday Religious Education9:45-11 a.m.

Bldg. 208• PROTESTANT

Traditional Sunday Service8:15 a.m. - Base theater

Contemporary Sunday Service

11 a.m. - Base theaterSunday Religious Education

9:30-11:30 a.m.Bldg. 103

For more information, call the Chapel Center at 652-6121.

March 28 Lenten Penance Service

5:30 p.m.April 5

Holy ThursdayLast Supper Service

5 p.m.April 6

Good FridayStations of the Cross

5 p.m.Communion Service

6 p.m.April 7

Easter Vigil7 p.m.April 8

Easter Sunday Services8:30 and 11:30 a.m.

All services held inChapel 1. For more information,

call the Chapel Center at652-6121

CATHOLICHOLY WEEK

AND EASTER SCHEDULE

“The old lighting took 15 to 20 minutes to reach full brightness, so they were always left on during the workday,” he said. “Fluorescent lights reach full brightness right away. They also burn cooler, which will improve the com-fort level inside the hangars.”

Dschuden said he anticipates further savings with the replacement of lighting fixtures in 10 more buildings.

He said another project planned for this fiscal year is the replacement of some 27,000 lights in the base’s office buildings.

“We’re constantly looking for opportunities as they come up,” Dschuden said.

A long-term energy conservation project that con-tinues to progress is the base’s chilled-water loop, a system of centralized water chillers, thermal energy storage units and piping designed to meet the air-con-ditioning needs of much of JBSA-Randolph’s commer-

cial sector. Much of the system is already complete.The rebate presented last week is one of several

CPS Energy credits JBSA-Randolph has received in the last few years. The most recent one came in No-vember – a $26,666 rebate for summer energy con-servation.

“JBSA is working with leadership and CPSE to ex-plore possible ways to reinvest rebate dollars back into future energy retrofit projects to buy down or perpetuate the process,” Ramos said.

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MARCH JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO EVENTS AND SERVICES AIRMAN, FAMILY READINESS CENTER

Class teaches vehicle buyingAn adult class on buying a new vehicle,

“Deals on Wheels,” takes place at JBSA- Lackland Airman and Family Readiness Cen-ter. The class meets March 2, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., in Bldg. 1249. For more information, call 671-3722.

Hearts Apart meets WednesdaysA Hearts Apart support meeting for

deployed family members will be held March 7, 4:30 p.m., at JBSA-Lackland Airman and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249. To sign up, call 671-3722.

Workshop teaches writingA new resume writing techniques class

takes place March 8, 11:30-1 p.m., at JBSA-Randolph Airman and Family Readiness Center. To sign up, call 652-5321.

Key spouses receive training Training for newly appointed squadron key spouses takes place March 14, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at JBSA-Lackland Airman and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249. To sign up, call 671-3722.

Key spouses to meet at JBSA-Lackland A networking and resource referral meeting

for JBSA-Lackland key spouses who have com-pleted training takes place March 14, 3 p.m., at

the JBSA-Lackland Airman and Family Readiness Center. To sign up, call 671-3722.

Class focuses on interviewing A class focusing on interviewing tech-

niques, different types of interviews and appropriate attire is scheduled for March 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at JBSA-Lackland Airman and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249. To sign up, call 671-3722.

Class covers couponingA consumer class covering the advan-

tages of coupon use will be held March 23, 1:30-3:30 p.m., at JBSA-Lackland Airman and Family Readiness, Bldg. 1249. Topics will include reducing household expenses and resources for obtaining coupons. To sign up, call 671-3722.

.Specialist addresses career marketing

A class on how to market your skills for a second career will be held at the JBSA-Ran-dolph base theater March 26, 9 a.m.-noon.

The class will also be held at JBSA-Lackland’s Airman and Family Readiness

Center March 27, noon-2 p.m. Topics include effective job searches, how

to write resumes, interviewing tips and salary negotiation. Spouses are welcome to attend.

Class focuses on survivor benefitsA class on the Uniform Survivor’s Benefit Plan

will be held March 30, 1:30-3 p.m., at JBSA-Lackland Airman and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249. To sign up, call 671-3722.

BOSS plans meetingsBOSS meetings are held every first and

third Wednesday of each month at the BOSS Zone in the Benner Barracks, Bldg. 272, on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.

Boss offers recreation opportunities and parties for single service members. The organization also gives troops an opportu-nity to volunteer their time and expertise with organizations like Soldier’s Angels or

Habitat for Humanity. For more informa-tion, call 221-4242.

ARTS AND CRAFTS

Craft class creates wreathsA one-session craft class is March 21,

5:30-7 p.m., at JBSA-Lackland Arts and Crafts Center. Participants will create a Fiesta-themed wreath. The class fee is $20, which includes all necessary supplies. To sign up, call 671-2515. Craft class creates cascarones

A one-session cascarones craft class takes place March 28, 5:30-7p.m., at JBSA-Lackland Arts and Crafts Center, Bldg. 7041.

Participants will make cascarones, confetti-filled eggs, used during Fiesta in San Antonio. The class fee is $8, which includes all the necessary supplies. To sign up, call 671-2515.

BOWLING CENTER Thunder Alley presents light show

Thunder Alley Music and Light Show at the JBSA-Randolph Bowling Center will be held March 3, 10, 17 and 31 from 8 p.m.-midnight. The cen-ter offers music from satellite radio and a jukebox for selecting favorite music.

JBSA-Randolph offers Colorama bowlingThe JBSA-Randolph Bowling Center offers

Colorama bowling March 9 and 23, 7:30 p.m. The entry fee is still only $15 per person with optional side pots available.

Center offers spring break fun

The JBSA-Randolph Bowling Center offers a spring break special March 12-15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Patrons can bowl for $2 per game per person plus $2 for shoe rentals.

Bowl with the Easter Bunny

A family bowling event with the Easter Bunny will be held March 31, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the JBSA-Lackland Skylark Bowling

Center, Bldg. 6476.A game of bowling, shoe rental, snack,

drink and goody bag are included in the $6 package price. To reserve a lane, call 671-1234.

JBSA-Lackland offers cosmic bowlingCosmic bowling featuring glow-in-the-

dark balls and pins, laser lights and music will be held at the JBSA-Lackland Skylark Bowling Center Fridays, 9 p.m. to midnight, and Saturdays, 7 p.m.-midnight. To reserve a lane, call 671-1234.

CAMP BULLIS

Range schedules Reloading 101Reloading 101 takes place at the Sports-

man Range on JBSA-Camp Bullis, 8 a.m.-noon. The cost is $20 per person. For more information, call 295-7529/7577.

Turkey season begins March 17The spring turkey hunting season starts March

17 at JBSA-Camp Bullis. Hunters must have a DoD non-contract ID card, hunter education card, shotgun make, model, caliber and serial number and Texas state hunting license with upland game bird stamp. The cost is $50. Camp Bullis plans 3-D target shoot

A 3-D target shoot takes place March 24-25, 8-10 a.m., at JBSA-Camp Bullis. Regis-tration fee is $10-$15. For more information, call 295-7529.

Gun range open weekendsThe gun range at JBSA-Camp Bullis is open

Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

CANYON LAKE Canyon Lake provides fishing

Cast a line from a center-console fishing boat for half-price during March at JBSA Recreation Park at Canyon Lake. Bring a fishing pole or purchase equipment during business hours.

NO FEDERAL ENDORSEMENT OF SPONSORS IS INTENDED.

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Patrons can purchase live minnows, worms, catfish dough bait or chicken livers or bring their own bait. The boater safety course is required to operate any boats from the marina. This course can be completed online for a fee or at guest reception at the lake for no charge. Allow at least 90 minutes to review video and testing.

Recreation park announces rentalsThere is no better way to spend a day than at

beautiful Canyon Lake. During March the Marina pavilions can be rented for $45, the covered pavilion for $15 or covered picnic area for $12.50, which is half the normal price at JBSA-Recreation Park. The covered picnic areas are great for a family or small group outing (20-25 occupants) while the pavilions can accommodate large reunions (40-50 occupants) or squadron and company functions.

CLUBS Kendrick Club schedules bingo

Bingo Extravaganza takes place March 5 and 19 at the Kendrick Club on JBSA-Randolph. There is a total of $15,000 in jackpots with a complimen-tary buffet at 5 p.m. and Early Bird bingo at 6 p.m.

Kendrick Club sets members’ nightMarch 2 is members’ night at the Kendrick

Club on JBSA-Randolph. The value of members’ coupons will be doubled this night only, so for every $2 coupon members will get $4 off to be used that night. Parr Club plans two-for-one steak night

Purchase an eight-ounce rib-eye steak for $13.95 or a 10-ounce strip steak for $18.95 March 8, 5:30-8 p.m., at the Parr Club on JBSA-Randolph and get the second steak free. The dinner includes salad, choice of mashed potatoes, baked potato or rice pilaf, vegetables and iced tea or coffee. Parr Club serves pork adobo The Parr Club on JBSA-Randolph has lunch and dinner. Tuesday through Friday in March, pork adobo is available to go, call 658-7445/7446 or 7447. The meal includes three tacos, salsa, rice, beans and pico de gallo for $6.95 for members or $8.95 for nonmembers. Payment is required at the time of order. Sky Lounge open Fridays The Sky Lounge at the Parr Club on JBSA- Randolph is open Friday nights from 5-10:30 p.m. with live bands from 6:30-10:30 p.m. and complimentary hors d’ouevres from 5-6 p.m. Today’s event is cancelled due to a military function.

Randolph Idol returns to Parr Club Randolph Idol is back at the JBSA-Randolph Parr Club on these dates: March 29: Audition Night in the Parr Club Sky Lounge April 12: RandB/Motown Night in the Parr Club Sky Lounge April 19: Pop/Rock Night in the Parr Club Sky Lounge April 26: Country Night in the Parr Interna-tional Ballroom May 4: Finale Night in the Parr Club Interna-tional Ballroom The shows begin at 6 p.m. Prizes are $1,000 for first prize, $500 second prize and $250 third prize. The deadline to register is March 23. For more information, contact Steve Knechtel at 267-7358. Randolph Idol is sponsored by Ran-dolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union, Budweiser and Broadway Bank. No federal endorsement of sponsors intended.

Parr Club takes Easter reservations Reservations for the April 8 Easter buffet at the Parr Club on JBSA-Randolph opens for club members March 13. All others can make reservations beginning March 20. The Parr Club is offering 10 seating times, from 9:30 a.m., to 2:30 p.m. every half hour. The price of this buffet is $21.25 per adult for members, $10.50 for members’ children ages 6-12, $23.25 per adult for nonmembers and $11.75 for nonmembers’ children ages 6-12. Children ages 5 and younger eat for free.

Parr Club Mongolian Barbeque Mongolian barbecue will be served March 15,

5:30-8 p.m., at the Parr Club on JBSA-Randolph. The buffet includes a selection of meats, vegetables and sauces. The cost for this buffet is $12.50 for members, $14.50 for nonmembers, $7.75 for children ages 6-12, and kids 5 and younger eat free. Kendrick Club hosts office competition

The office staff can hang out after work March 16 at the Kendrick Club on JBSA-Ran-dolph. The office with the most participation wins $50 in club bucks. The person enrolling the office must be a JBSA-Randolph club member and the winning club bucks must be used March 30.

JBSA-Randolph clubs go greenCelebrate St. Patrick’s Day March 16 by

wearing green and get $1 off lunch at either club – in Gil’s Pub when ordering from the grill or at the Auger Inn on JBSA-Randolph. Enjoy the special green drink of the day, $1 green shots and $3 Guinness. The lunch special at both clubs is corned beef and cabbage and colcannon potatoes for $5.95.

Gateway Club serves retiree dinnerA special dinner for retirees and mem-

bers of JBSA-Lackland Gateway Club is March 20, 5-8 p.m. Big band music and a dance contest are also featured. For details, call 645-7034.

Parr Club holds Ladies Night OutHead to the Parr Club on JBSA-Randolph

March 22, 6:30-9:30 p.m., for Ladies Night Out. Enjoy a beverage of your choice, champagne, dessert, choice of a manicure, massage or eye-brow threading – all for $20 for club members or $30 for nonmembers.

Ladies Night Out is open to all DoD ID card-holders. Reservations are being accepted starting March 6. Call 652-4864 or 658-7445 to make a reservation and book a service. Ladies Night Out is sponsored by Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union, Broadway Bank and Budweiser.

Kendrick Club serves lunch The Kendrick Club on JBSA-Randolph is

holding a buffet on March 26 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for club membership appreciation. This event is open to members of both clubs in good standing. Due to the limited space, this event is not open to guests or children.

Parr Club celebrates members’ birthday

A member’s monthly birthday buffet takes place March 28, 5:30-8 p.m. at the Parr Club on JBSA-Randolph. This buffet is free for birthday members and spouses of both clubs with club

card and ID. The price is $9.95 for non-birthday members or $11.95 for guests and nonmembers. No coupons are allowed.

Parr Club dishes out steak specialPurchase a 16-ounce grilled tenderloin March

29, 5:30-8 p.m., at the Parr Club on JBSA- Ran-dolph, with two servings of Duchess potatoes, honey tarragon carrots, white wine simmered mushrooms, lemon buttered broccoli and mush-room glace for $49.95. Coupons will count double. To reserve a table, call 652-4864.

Kendrick Club holds bingo appreciationBingo appreciation takes place March 30,

5:30 p.m. at the Kendrick Club on JBSA-Randolph with a complimentary rib-eye steak dinner. In order to get a dinner ticket a package must be purchased and tickets will be collected when the entree is served. One ticket per person. Bingo starts at 7 p.m.

COMMUNITY CENTER

Program transitions warriorsThe Hiring Heroes Career Fair is slated

for March 6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Community Center. Warriors in transition and their family members can meet face-to-face with recruiters from DoD, other federal agencies and the private sector about future job opportunities in civilian career fields. For more information, call 221-1213.

Photo by Rich McFaddenArmy Spc. and Wounded Warrior Sergio Lara and his son Sergio Jr. ride a jet ski at Canyon Lake Aug. 20 during an Operation Float A Soldier event.

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Coaches seek team players Registration for T-ball, baseball and soft-

ball is underway weekdays through March 9, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., at Roadrunner Community Center on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. The cost is $60 per child. Youth ages 3-17 must have a current sports physical and shot record to join the team. For more information, call 221-4871. Coaches interested in volunteer-ing, call 221-5519.

Military community holds job fair The next JBSA-Military Community Job Fair

is scheduled March 21, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Live Oak Civic Center, 8101 Pat Booker Road. For a list of participating employers, visit the following website: http://www.acap.army.mil and follow the prompts to Job Fairs. This event is open to all DoD ID cardholders. Resumes are accepted and no registration is required.

Gamers to play in tournamentA video game tournament featuring the

Xbox “Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3” is March 23, 5-8 p.m., at JBSA-Lackland Arnold Hall Community Center, Bldg. 5506. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent. The event is free. Snacks and prizes are available. For details, call 671-2619.

Event welcomes newcomersAll personnel new to the area are invited

to attend the Newcomers Extravaganza at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Community Center March 27, 9:30-11 a.m. There will be brochures, information on local events and programs as well as prize drawings and complimentary food and beverages. Children are welcome. For more information, call 221-2418.

Center offers dance lessonsSalsa and merengue dance lessons will be

held at JBSA-Lackland Arnold Hall Communi-ty Center, Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. For details, call 671-2619.

Event honors Wounded Warriors JBSA-Fort Sam Houston’s Cowboys for Heroes

celebration will mark its seventh year honoring and supporting wounded warriors March 31, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Equestrian Center, Bldg. 3550. Members of the American Chuck Wagon Association will cook up some vittles for wounded warriors, family members and other patrons. For more informa-tion, call 224-7207.

FITNESS CENTER

Free class improves walking, healthA free class to improve walking technique,

health, and overall quality of life is offered at

the JBSA-Lackland Bennett Fitness Center, Bldg. 1788. Sessions meet March 1-31, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m.-noon. For further details, call 925-4848.

JBSA-Lackland seeks three-point shootersA three-point shootout contest is

scheduled for March 23, noon and 7 p.m., at JBSA-Lackland Training Annex Medina Fitness Center. The event is free and no pre-registration is required. For details, call 671-4477.

Military City, USA holds 5K March 24The annual Military City USA 5K is March

24, 7 a.m., at the Jimmy Brought Fitness Center on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. Check-in is at 6:30 a.m. No registration is required. T-shirts will be on sale for $10 on race day and free refresh-ments will be available after the run. For more information, call 221-1234.

Fitness center holds St. Patrick’s Day 5K There will be prizes and refreshments at

the St. Patrick’s Day 5K March 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at the METC Fitness Center on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. For more information, call 808-5709/5708. Center offers self-defense classes

A women’s self-defense class takes place at the JBSA-Lackland Chaparral Fitness

Center, Bldg. 7346. Sessions are Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. The class fo-cuses on martial arts techniques to develop awareness, speed, agility and self-image. For details, call 671-2401.

GOLFING

Golf program offers tee off for youth“The First Tee” golf program for youth

ages 8-18 begins March 7 at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. Parents may register their child online at webtrac.mwr.army.mil or at Parent Central, Bldg. 2797. For more information, call 221-4871.

Sign up opens for tournament

Sign up for the Spring Two-Person Best Ball golf tournament March 17 at Randolph Oaks Golf Course on JBSA-Randolph. The tee times are 7-9 a.m. and the entry fee is $10 plus green fees and cart rental.

St. Patrick’s Day golfing party March 17The Tee Time Deck at Randolph Oaks

Golf Course on JBSA-Randolph March 17 is hosting a thank you celebration from noon- 5 p.m., to celebrate winning Air Education and Training Command Best Golf Program in 2011. There will be free drinks and bratwurst as a “thank-you” for making them the best.

INFORMATION, TICKETS AND TOURS ITT opens ticket sales Travel to the Grand Casino Coushatta in Kinder, La., March 20-21. The trip in-cludes round trip motor coach transporta-tion, hotel accommodations and a voucher for $23 from the Casino.

Dates should be reserved two weeks prior to the trip. The bus departs at 8 a.m. and returns at approximately 9:30 p.m. the next day. Cost is $55 for double occu-pancy or $110 for single occupancy. Sign up at JBSA-Randolph ITT, Bldg. 89.

Leisure travel offers helpNeed to get out of town for the week-

end? How about a nice vacation at a Sandals Resort or book a reunion group cruise?

Stop by and see Keta in Leisure Travel, Bldg. 897 at JBSA-Randolph, or give her a call at 652-2497/2495. An Alaska group cruise is scheduled for June 23, a Disney group cruise is scheduled for Oct. 13, departing from Galveston and stopping at Grand Cayman, Costa Maya and Cozumel.

LIBRARY

Library schedules gaming time Gaming time takes place March 4, 2:30-5:30 p.m., at the Keith A. Campbell Memorial Library on JBSA-Fort Sam Hous-ton. For more information, call 221-4702.

Book discussion to be heldA discussion of “The Hunger Games

Mockingjay,” takes place March 8, 6 p.m., at the Keith A. Campbell Memorial Library on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. For more infor-mation, call 221-4702.

Library holds financial readiness class

A financial readiness class takes place March 12, 9 a.m., at the Keith A. Campbell Memorial Library on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. The class will cover saving, investing and how to protect that hard earned money and make it grow. To regis-ter, call 221-4387.

Library holds story timeA special story time takes place March

14, 10 a.m., at the Keith A. Campbell Me-morial Library on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.

Regular story time takes place every Thursday, 10 a.m. For more information, call 221-4702.

Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis SiekertGreg J-Douglas, Air Force Personnel Center senior program analyst, works on his New Year’s resolution of “losing the stomach and getting lean” at the JBSA-Randolph Rambler Fitness Center.

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Library holds business-writing workshopA one-session business writing workshop is scheduled

to be held March 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at JBSA-Lackland Library, Bldg. 6114. Topics include clear and persuasive communication and network etiquette presented by the president and CEO of a local business. For details, call 671-3610.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Chess tournament opens for youth There will be a youth chess round-robin tournament March 10, 11 a.m., at JBSA-Randolph Youth Programs, Bldg. 585. There are four age categories: 6-8, 9-12, 13-15 and 16-18 years.

Awards will be given to first, second and third place in each category. To sign up or for more information, call youth programs at 652-3298. The deadline to sign up for the tournament is March 7.

Orizon dance camp opens to youthJBSA-Fort Sam Houston Child Youth and School Services

offers Orizon dance camp March 12-15 at the Dodd Field Chapel.

Instruction for children ages 9-11 is 8:30 a.m.-12:05 p.m. and 1:30-5:05 p.m. for children ages 12-18. The cost per child is $35. Register online at webtrac.mwr.army.mil or at Parent Central in Bldg. 2797. There will be a finale March 16 at the Roadrunner Community Center, Bldg. 2797, to cap off the week. Children ages 9-11 will perform at 11:10 a.m. and children ages 12-18 will perform at 4:10 p.m. Call 221- 3381 for more information.

Youth center offers babysitter’s course A two-session babysitter’s course takes place March 15-16 at

JBSA-Lackland Youth Programs, Bldg. 8420. This class is open to ages 11-14. Topics include basic child care, safety and first aid. Both sessions must be completed for certification. Class times vary. For details, call 671-2388.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston throws partyA St. Patrick’s Day party will be held for teens in the HIRED!

program March 17, 5-8 p.m., at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Middle School Teen Center, Bldg. 2515. For more information, call 221-3630.

JBSA-Lackland offers Tae Kwon DoTae Kwon Do lessons for ages 3 and up are available at the

JBSA-Lackland Youth Programs Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:15-7:30 p.m. For details, call 671-2388.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston offers Tae Kwon DoTae Kwon Do lessons for ages 6 to 12 are available on Mon-

days and Wednesday, 6-7 p.m. at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston School Age Services, Bldg. 1703, for $45 monthly (family rates available). For more information, call 221-3381.

Youth center offers guitar and piano lessons• The JBSA-Lackland Youth Programs has private guitar les-

sons for ages 5 and up. Sessions are available Tuesday-Saturday.• Private piano lessons are offered at the JBSA-Lackland Youth

Center Wednesday-Saturdays for ages 5 and up. The class fee is $20 per lesson. For details, call 671-2388.

Youth Membership card offers benefitsPreview what the JBSA-Randolph youth membership card of-fers March 19-24. No membership is needed to participate in clubs, activities or open recreation during the week. Enjoy the preteen game room or Teen Zone, attend a club meeting or join in activities (doesn’t include instructional classes, league sports or School Age care programs). Stop by for a monthly calendar of youth programs or check out www.randolphfss.com to see what is offered these weeks. Membership is $36 per year.

Tutor.com assists military communityMilitary members and their families are eligible for free

homework help and tutoring through the Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families program.

This is a 24/7 resource provided by the DoD. Tutors help K-12 students, college students and service members going back to school or through a career transition. K-12 students can get help in more than 16 academic subjects, including algebra, chemistry, calculus and physics. Adult learners can get back-to-school and career help, including GED prep and resume writing.

PARKS

JBSA-Randolph hosts 15-mile rideCyclists of all ages are encouraged to participate March

3 at 7:30 a.m. at Eberle Park on JBSA-Randolph and enjoy a 15-mile bike ride. This event is sponsored by Randolph Family Housing.

JBSA-Randolph plans St. Patrick’s Day 5K

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a 5K run/walk March 17 at Eberle Park on JBSA-Randolph at 7:30 a.m.

JBSA-Randolph to hold egg hunt

The JBSA-Randolph annual egg hunt is March 31 at 9 a.m. at Heritage Park. There will be three age categories for the egg hunt: 2-5, 6-8 and 9-12. Participants need to bring their own baskets. Enjoy bouncy houses and games as well as the egg hunt. The egg hunt is sponsored by Randolph Family Housing.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston to hold egg hunt There will be an egg hunt held March 31, 10 a.m.-noon, at Dodd Field on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. This event includes free food, activities and entertainment for children and parents.

OUTDOOR RECREATION

Bargain Warehouse helps AirmenBargain Warehouse takes place March 14 in JBSA-Randolph

Bldg. 1139, 8-9 a.m. for E1-E6 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for all other DoD ID cardholders.

Only checks and cash are accepted as payment. A limited number of people will be allowed in the building at one time so come prepared to stand in line. It is recommended customers bring an umbrella and some water to ensure their comfort. Call 652-5268 for more information.

JBSA-Randolph takes applications for lifeguardsJBSA-Randolph’s Outdoor Recreation is hiring life-

guards for the 2012 season. Applicants must be currently certified in lifeguarding, first aid and CPR, and must be at least 16 years of age. Applicants must be willing to work flexible hours as needed. For more information, call 652-3702 or 652-3698.

JBSA-Lackland plans skeet shooting tripJBSA-Lackland Outdoor Recreation hosts a skeet shoot-

ing trip to the JBSA-Randolph skeet and trap range, March 24. The trip is open to ages 13 and up. The participa-tion fee is $30, which includes transportation, shooting instruction, shotgun loan, hearing and eye protection, and two rounds of skeet with 50 targets. Spaces are limited. Registration and payment is due no later than one week prior to the trip. For details, call 925-5533.

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Photo by Rich McFaddenMike Dillon, Randolph lifeguard, watches over swim-mers at the Parr O'Club pool last summer. Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph is currently taking applications for lifeguards for the 2012 summer season.

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FEATURE

Black History Month at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph ended Sunday as singers and praise dancers from JBSA-Randolph, JBSA-Lackland and churches in the local community participated in Gospel Fest 2012 in Chapel 1 here. Gospel Fest featured evangelist Sherry Bishop as mistress of ceremonies; soloist Dawn Snape of True Vision Baptist Church; singers

and praise dancers from Maranatha Bible Church, Temple of Praise Ministries and Hope Temple Church; and praise dancers Keyz of Faith and Angelic Steps of Resurrection Baptist Church. The JBSA-Lackland Inspirational Voices provided a musical selection and JBSA-Ran-dolph’s Anointed Steps, featuring Alton Rawls, performed a praise dance.

Gospel Fest brings Black History Month to uplifting conclusion

Photos by Don LindseyAbove: The Hosanna Choir from Maranatha Bible Church sings a musical selection during Gospel Fest 2012 held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's Chapel 1 Sunday.

The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Anointed Steps praise dancing team performs during JBSA-Randolph Gospel Fest 2012 Sunday.

Alton Rawls praise dances during JBSA-Randolph Gospel Fest 2012, held at Chapel 1. Dawn Snape of True Vision Baptist Church sings "His Eye is

on the Sparrow" for attendees at the Joint Base San Anto-nio-Randolph Gospel Fest 2012 Sunday in Chapel 1.

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By Alex SalinasJoint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs

The Child Development Center recently invested in 24 new computers, $25,000 worth, called the iStartSmart Learning System by Hatch, in turn investing in the early developmental education for chil-dren enrolled at the center.

The new computers replaced older ones dated from 2004, and the CDC found the new units from Hatch fully supporting their curriculum, accred-ited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Tabitha Booker, 902nd Force Support Squadron CDC director, said.

Children as well as instructors at the CDC can now get a grip on the new face of education, literally.

Hatch iStartSmart computers are touch-screen and come loaded with educational software, which can be updated as new software becomes available.

Each unit, a pair of Hatch systems, also comes with child-sized desks, mice, head-sets and printers.

The software installed in each comput-er is designed to teach children alphabet knowledge, phonological awareness and memory, rapid automatic naming of let-ters and digits, and writing via minigames, such as shape-matching exercises.

Within each game, there are oral and visual icons present to enhance the per-sonal learning styles of each child. For example, a child not understanding an audible instruction can click on an icon to receive the instruction in words they can read.

“These programs show learning through play,” Booker said. “The goal is to make children excited about learning.”

This does not mean the computers are a substitute for the complete curriculum.

“Computers enhance our curriculum but don’t replace it,” Booker said, where each child is allotted 20 minutes to be on the computers at a time. “We still do lots of hands-on teaching with physical objects, but the computers help target or address

specific needs the children have.”In other words, the virtual games

“help fine tune necessary motor skills,” Theresa Duncan, 902nd FSS CDC pro-gram supervisor, said.

The children who have access to the computers are ages 3-5.

Because of their ages, a younger child is preferably partnered with an older child to help orchestrate a team-like atmosphere, Sylvia Adams, 902nd FSS CDC lead teach-

er, said. “They tend to learn better from their peers sometimes,” she said.

Duncan said she was especially im-pressed by the safety features on the Hatch computers.

“All computers are bolted down to the desks so they won’t tip over,” she said.

Assessments are provided to the in-structor for each child, which tracks their statistics and tells the instructor which ar-eas need improvement, if any. In this way, the games are examples of “positive re-inforcements of knowledge” the students learn, Booker said.

Adams believes the new computers are also a reinforcement of something else the children are likely aware of.

“I believe their computer sessions are probably a continuation of the technology found in today’s market, which they are already emerged in,” Adams said. “The children are our future, and so are the systems they are using.”

Hatch offers free training sessions for the instructors as part of the package to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, which will help the center faculty better acquaint themselves with the systems.

Booker said once the current CDC reno-vation project is completed for the main building and their annex, 103 new chil-dren are to be enrolled.

The current waiting list for CDC enroll-ment is more than 250 children, Booker said. However, she encourages active duty and DoD civilian parents interested in en-rolling their children to fill out a DD Form 2606, or Request for Care Form.

Call the CDC at 652-4946 for more in-formation or visit them at Bldg. 1072.

Base children touch future using new computers

Photo by Rich McFaddenElsa Gonzalez, Child Development Center program assistant, helps Joshua Cortez with the Hatch iStartSmart Learning System computer program at the Child Development Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Feb. 21.

By Steve Knechtel902nd Force Support Squadron Randolph Community Programs manager

The singing talent competition that packed the clubs in April and May of the last three years kicks off its fourth season next month.

“We started Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Idol in the spring of 2009 and every year since it seems to get bigger and better,” Bonnie Runge, 902nd Force Support Squadron Community Services Flight direc-tor, said. “Beginning March 29 and over the course of five weeks, contestants from the JBSA military community can showcase their singing talent and compete for $1,750 in prize money and the title of Randolph Idol for 2012.”

All performances begin at 6 p.m. and take place in the Parr Club on JBSA-Randolph. Advanced reg-

istration to perform is required. Registration and audience attendance is free. Auditions take place March 29 in the Sky Lounge. On this night, contes-tants sing a cappella and the judges determine who receives a golden ticket to return April 12.

“JBSA-Randolph Idol is open to adults, 18 years of age or older, with a DoD ID card,” Runge said. “That includes active duty, family members, DoD civilians, contractors and retirees.”

Audience members 16 years of age or older can vote along with the judges and determine who stays and who is eliminated during the shows scheduled for April 12, 19, 26 and May 4. Each night in April features a themed genre of music including R&B/Mo-town, pop, rock and country. At Finale Night on May 4, the remaining six contestants will choose their own songs and sing for the prize money awarded

to the top three finalists. “All it takes is a great voice to impress the judges

and lots of friends to vote for you,” Terrye Heagerty, 902nd Force Support Squadron director said. “

Idol brochures and entry forms are located at the club cashier cages, at ITT, Bldg 897, and on the bot-tom of the homepage at www.randolphfss.com.

Last year’s first place winner, Army Sgt. Tony Cooper from JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, is making a guest appearance to perform on Finale Night, May 4.

“We really would like to see more units and mission partners participating,” Heagerty said. “I know our military community is loaded with singing talent, but even if you don’t sing, come on out and support the event – you don’t want to miss it!”

Singing contest returns to JBSA-Randolph club

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By Ashley Murphy902nd Force Support Squadron Marketing

The Parr Club hosted its first Chef’s Competition Feb. 24, where 10 individuals competed

by making an appetizer in one hour using preselected secret in-gredients and other health-con-scious items from a pantry. The culinary creations were judged, but only one contestant took

home the honor of top chef. The winner was MaryJane

Belinfante, Air Force Services Agency, who received a personal-ized chef coat and bottle of wine.

The event shadows some of the popular cooking shows on televi-sion today, Merilyn Gove, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Clubs manager, said.

“We arranged the stations and stocked the pantry, but it was up to the competitors to create a masterpiece from the items pro-vided,” she said.

The secret ingredients of shrimp, garlic clove and jicama root were revealed to the com-petitors and they had a few min-utes to formulate an idea for their appetizer and choose additional items from the pantry. The com-petitors were graded in four cat-egories by a panel of four judges. The categories were presenta-tion, originality, taste and use of the main component.

“The event turned out to be a blast,” Col. Andrew Croft, 12th Operations Group Commander

and Chef Competition participant, said. “I may not have won, but I had a lot of fun.”

“Each appetizer was unique and well put together,” Karen Becker, 902nd Force Support Squadron Sustainment Services Flight chief and Chefs’ Competi-tion judge, said. “The whole event was well organized and fun. It was great to see these moonlight-ing chefs working hard over their burners, while their friends and family cheered them on.”

Guests were able to walk around and cheer on the chefs throughout the evening, and were also introduced to new food and drinks provided by the club.

“The first JBSA-Randolph Chefs’ Competition was a true success,” Col. Kimberly Toney, Air Force Recruiting Command vice commander and Chefs’ Competition judge, said. “The contestants gave it their all and competed well. We look forward to the next competition, and expansion of the program.”

SPORTS - HEALTH - FITNESSSportsBRIEFS

5K Runway DashThe Joint Base San

Antonio-Randolph community is invited to participate in the 5K Runway Dash March 10, 8 a.m., hosted by the Randolph Field Independent School District’s School Health Advisory Council.

Participants will gather at JBSA-Randolph High School and the race route will include the west runway and the flightline. The registra-tion fee is $25 and the first 200 registrants will receive a moisture wicking shirt and swag bag.

Participants can register online at www.athleteguild.com. For information on sponsoring the event, call Katie Hodgkins at 357-2300.

Attention bikers The fitness center offers bike rides every Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. A road bike or cyclo-cross bike in good working condition is needed. Appropriate cycling attire and gear are required. These rides are led by a member of USA Cycling.

Randolph Oaks Golf Course652-4570

• Youth golf special Youth (18 and younger)

can golf with their parents (or an adult) Monday-Friday (no holidays) at 4 p.m. for only $2. Adults golfing with youth pay only $3.• Wi-Fi connected

The club house is wired for wireless Internet so patrons can take care of business while enjoying something great to eat and drink.• Green fees

Just a friendly reminder to all of the annual greens fee members: It’s time to renew your membership.

Parr Club heats up with cooking competition

The Randolph Field Independent School District’s School Health Advisory Council hosts a Kids’ Fun Run March 24 starting at 8 a.m. and a Health and Wellness Fair from 9-11:30 a.m. at Airmen’s Heritage Park and the Randolph Elementary School Campus.

The goal of this event is to promote a wide variety of on- and off-base organizations that showcase health and wellness, community services and educational resources to our com-munity. There will be family- and child-friendly activities and exhibits.

Community members or organizations who would like to participate as a sponsor, exhibi-tor or volunteer for this event can contact Ka-tie Hodgkins at 357-2477 or email Hodgkins@rfisd.net or Dan Castiglia at 609-668-2802 or email dcrph@yahoo.com.

Base school district plans health fair, seeks sponsors

Col. Andrew Croft, 12th Operations Group commander, prepares a garlic shrimp pasta dish during the Chef’s Competition at the JBSA-Randolph Parr Club Feb. 24.

“The contestants gave it their all and competed well. We look forward to the next competition, and expansion of the program.”

Col. Kimberly ToneyAir Force Recruiting Command vice commander and Chefs’ Competition judge

Photo by Ashley Murphy

MARCH 2, 2012PAGE 14 WINGSPREAD

By Debbie GildeaAir Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs

Department of Defense officials are seeking active-duty Air Force majors and major-selects to apply for the academic year 2012-2013 Executive Leadership Development Program, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.

Although civilians are also eligible for the program, the call for nominations released this week is for active-duty officers only, Maj. Cotina Jenkins-Sellers, of the AFPC Officer Developmental Education section, said.

“This program is designed specifically for highly motivated Airmen who have demonstrated out-standing leadership ability, commitment to public service and integrity, and who have an interest in moving into senior management positions,” Jen-kins-Sellers said.

Participants function in a simulated environment where they focus on real-life situations that involve short deadlines and require thoughtful decision mak-ing, the major explained.

“Candidates must be receptive to a unique training methodology, able to assume responsibility for their own learning and be able to conceptualize and analyze problems effectively,” she said.

The course requires intense self-discipline and self-

study, she explained. Military members remain in their current assignments throughout the program, with the exception of 95 days that are spent in training, briefings and trips to learning environments.

Because participation is not associated with a permanent change of station, those selected will not incur an additional active-duty service com-mitment, Jenkins-Sellers said.

In addition to grade requirements, applicants must have completed Squadron Officer School and interme-diate developmental education, and must have success-fully commanded a flight or higher-level organization.

Applicants must complete the AF IMT 3849 v2, PME/AFIT/RTFB/Officer Worksheet, and the ELDP ap-plication (at http://www.cpms.osd.mil/lpdd/eldp_index.aspx) to apply. Applications must be submitted to AFPC no later than April 30.

The member’s home unit is responsible for travel and per diem costs, so applications must include a recommendation statement from the first colonel or equivalent in the chain of command acknowledging awareness of that fact.

DoD seeks leadership program candidates “This program is designed specifically

for highly motivated Airmen who have demonstrated outstanding

leadership ability, commitment to public service and integrity, and who

have an interest in moving into senior management positions.”

Maj. Cotina Jenkins-SellersAir Force Personnel Center

Officer Developmental Education section