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By Chandra N. PetersonFamily Advocacy Outreach Manager

“Break the Silence” is thetheme for the 2013 DomesticViolence Awareness Month,which began Oct 2.

The prevention of intimatepartner violence extends beyondvictims reporting abuse. It mustbe a multifaceted approach thatincludes education and aware-ness – not just for individuals inabusive relationships, but alsocoworkers, leadership, health-care providers, family and thecommunity at large.

The goal is to break the cycleof abuse and help people learnto have happy and healthy fami-lies. Breaking the silence is oneof the hardest – but most coura-geous – steps, because speakingout is the first step to gettinghelp.

The Joint Base San Anto-nio Family Advocacy Programlooks to bring awareness tothis issue and give a voice tothe men, women and childrenaffected by intimate partnerabuse. Each year, the programreceives thousands of domesticabuse reports from membersof the military community whohave broken the silence.

Unfortunately, many inci-dents are still never reported.Why victims choose not to re-port vary, but reasons includeeconomic challenges, disagree-ments on parenting, lack ofinformation about availableservices, fear, believability, love

for their partner and continuedhope the relationship will im-prove.

FAP first sees individuals andfamilies at a period of crisis intheir relationship. However,during that time, we also see thestrength, resiliency and hope ofthese individuals and familiesas they face those challenges.

Part of breaking the silenceon abuse is redefining domes-tic violence. In many areas, theterms “domestic violence” and“domestic abuse” have beenreplaced with “intimate partnerviolence” or “intimate partnerabuse” to be more inclusive.

The term “domestic violence”often conjures ideas of physi-cal violence between a hus-band and wife and appears to

exclude types of maltreatmentother than physical abuse, suchas neglect, emotional abuse andsexual abuse.

This narrow definition mar-ginalizes many victims andtheir situations, so they incor-rectly assume some servicesare not applicable or availableto them.

Intimate partner abuse canoccur between individuals ofthe opposite or same sex wholive together, have lived togeth-er or share children in common.With the repeal of “Don’t Ask/Don’t Tell,” the military hasupdated instructions to supportthis inclusion.

Another misconception isthe idea that intimate partnerviolence is a “women’s issue.”

Categorizing intimate partnerabuse this way allows others tominimize or ignore the problemand not act. It also diminishesthe pervasiveness of intimatepartner abuse in daily life, aswell as the impact on men andchildren.

Men play important andunique roles in the prevention ofabuse, which could go unrecog-nized and underutilized, if thispervasive attitude of intimatepartner abuse as a “women’sissue” persists.

Prevention is not about jump-ing in to stop a fight, but ratherworking to change attitudes andcreate environments that affirmabuse is not okay.

Although women are over-whelmingly the victims of inti-mate partner abuse, men expe-rience abuse and need supportas well. As a result of thesemyths and stereotypes, manycontinue to suffer in silence.

Martin Luther King Jr. oncesaid, “In the end, we will re-member not the words of ourenemies, but the silence of ourfriends.” Don’t let your silencegive consent or permission forabuse to continue.

Get educated and get involvedthis October – National Domes-tic Violence Awareness Month –and every month. For questionsabout any upcoming events orif you need help, contact Fam-ily Advocacy at 292-5967 forJBSA-Lackland and JBSA-FortSam Houston and 652-2448 forJBSA-Randolph.

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October 11, 2013 TALESPINNER PAGE 3newsFRIDAYLPAG PLAY PRODUCTION

Tickets are on sale at Arnold HallCommunity Center for “You Know the OldSlaying,” a production by the LacklandPerforming Arts Group.

Show times are 7 p.m. Friday, Sat-urday, Oct. 18 and Oct. 19. Light horsd’oeuvres are included with admissionand reserve seating is available.

For additional information, call671-2619.

OCT. 26PRESCRIPTION DRUG ‘TAKE BACK’ DAY

The Drug Enforcement Agency “TakeBack” Day on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26.

Old, outdated or unwanted prescriptionmedications can be turned in for disposalat the Satellite Pharmacy parking lot,between the Army & Air Force ExchangeService main base exchange and thecommissary.

Additional local area “Take Back” loca-tions can be found at http://www.dea.gov.

For additional information, contactCharles Nail, 559th Medical OperationsSquadron, at 671-9483 or Lisa Frantz,802nd Security Forces Squadron, at671-2262.

INFORMATIONALMOBILE INFLUENZA UNIT

The mobile influenza vaccine unit isscheduled for various areas of Joint BaseSan Antonio-Lackland in October.

The unit will be at each location from8-11 a.m. and 12:15-2 p.m.: Cryptology,Tuesday; Military Personnel Flight, Oct.22; Air Force Medical Operations Agency,Oct. 23; Security Hill, Oct. 29; and AirmanLeadership School and NCO Academy,Oct. 30.

The influenza vaccine is mandatory forall active-duty members.

CAC/ID CARDS APPOINTMENTSDepartment of Defense Common Ac-

cess Card/ID cardholders in need of newor updated cards are encouraged to makeappointments online.

Appointments are scheduled in20-minute intervals between 8 a.m. and 3p.m. Monday through Friday.

Visit https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil or call 671-4178.

NEWS INBRIEFCompiled by Mike Joseph, JBSA-Lackland Public Affairs Government Shutdown Information for JBSA

By 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs

For an updated list Joint Base SanAntonio services affected by the shut-down, visit: http://www.jbsa.af.mil

Q. Will the military be paid? Will civil-ians receive back pay?A. From the Defense Finance and Ac-counting Service;

Military members: Final guidance onmaking military pay under the Pay OurMilitary Act was received from the DOD.Normal pay and allowances have beenprocessed and you will receive them inyour mid-month pay. The amount re-flected in your mid-month statement willbe deposited.

Civilian employees: DFAS has alsoprocessed civilian payroll. All employ-ees will receive normal pay throughSept. 30. The amount of pay for Oct.1-5 will be dependent on whether anemployee is exempt, excepted from fur-lough or furloughed. Pay will be receivedon your normal pay dates beginning Oct11.

For DOD Employees designated as Ex-cepted from Furlough, timecards shouldbe coded based upon type of work per-formed (Regular, Overtime, etc.) betweenOct. 1-5.(Source: http://www.dfas.af.mil)

For more information on timeand attendance and civilian pay, goto: http://www.jbsa.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123366526Q. Are commissaries open?A. Stateside commissaries that closeddue to the government shutdown re-sumed normal operations effectiveMonday. JBSA commissary contactinformation; JBSA-Fort Sam Houston,221-4678, JBSA-Lackland 671-2838,JBSA-Randolph 652-2894Q. Are child development centers open?Department of Defense Education Ac-tivity schools open?A. All Joint Base San Antonio schoolsand child development centers are openand operating normal hours.Q. Are JBSA Morale, Welfare and Read-iness facilities open?A. Yes; Community centers (JBSA-FortSam Houston and JBSA-Lackland); Sky-lark Swimming Pool (JBSA-Lackland);JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Middle SchoolTeen Center (consolidating programs atYouth Center for Children); JBSA-Camp

Bullis Outdoor Recreation; JBSA-Lack-land Outdoor Recreation; JBSA-Lack-land Paint Ball; Java Café within JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Community Center;All fitness centers; all arts and crafts toinclude auto skills; all youth programsare open until 6:30 p.m.;

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Outdoor Rec-reation, Information, Tickets and Tourswithin JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Commu-nity Center, open until 2 p.m., ITT withinJBSA-Lackland Arnold Hall CommunityCenter; JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Eques-trianCenter; JBSA-RandolphCommunityServices Mall; JBSA-Fort Sam HoustonHarlequin Dinner Theatre; Canyon Lake,Golf, Bowling and clubs are all open.Q. What is the difference between anadministrative furlough and shutdownfurlough?A. There are two types of furloughs –an administrative furlough is a plannedevent by an agency designed to absorbreductions necessitated by downsizing,reduced funding, lack of work, or anybudget situation other than a lapse inappropriations. Furloughs that wouldpotentially result from sequestrationwould generally be considered admin-istrative furloughs.

A shutdown furlough (also called anemergency furlough) occurs when thereis a lapse in appropriations, and can oc-cur at the beginning of a fiscal year, if nofunds have been appropriated for thatyear, or upon expiration of a continuingresolution, if a new continuing resolutionor appropriations law is not passed.

In a shutdown furlough, an affectedagency would have to shut down any ac-tivities funded by annual appropriationsthat are not excepted by law. Typically,an agency will have very little to no leadtime to plan and implement a shutdownfurlough.More information about furloughs isavailable at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/furlough-guid-ance/.Q. How does this shut down affectPermanent Change of Station assign-ments?A. Currently, only those who have PCSorders in hand, prior to Oct. 1, will beallowed to proceed with their PCS, sincetheir move has been funded by the priorfiscal year’s budget. For all others, theyshould continue with the PCS process,but must wait for funding to be authen-

ticated before they are able to completetheir move. PCS orders coded “A” foraccession and “S” for separation are au-thorized to continue.

Q. Will the active duty Guardsmencome back to work, too?A. Active duty Guardsmen were stillworking throughout the shutdown.

Government Shutdown Websites /Points of Contact

Office of Personnel Management:•http://www.opm.gov

Department of Defense: http://www.•defense.gov/home/features/2013/0913_govtshutdown/

Defense Finance and Accounting•Service http://www.dfas.mil/pressroom/govtshutdown/crafaq.html

Total Force Service Center: (800) 525-•0102

Air Force Aid Society: http://www.afas.•orgRead the full DOD Guidance for Imple-mentation of Pay Our Military Act memo,http://www.af.mil/Portals/1/documents/news/POMAimplementationguidance.pdfResources available for financial coun-seling and/or stress counseling are be-low:

MILITARY:Military One Source is available at 1-800-342-9647, or their crisis line is 1-800-273-TALK. They are available online athttp://www.militaryonesource.mil/armyand http://www.militaryonesource.mil/airforce.

CIVILIANS:For stress counseling contact the

Employee Assistance Program. EAP(FOH4you) is a free, 24-hour confiden-tial counseling and referral service thatcan help you and your family deal withlife’s challenges. They are available viaphone at (800) 222-0364, or online athttp://www.foh4you.com.

Federal Occupational Health’s Work/Life program is offered to you and yourdependents at no cost and you can usethe services as often as you like.

Call or log on today at (877) WL4-NOAA((877) 954-6622), (TTY (800) 873-1322),or online http://www.WorkLife4You.com.

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By Tech. Sgt. Beth AnschutzAir Education and Training Command Public Affairs

The commander of Air Educa-tion and Training Command retiredThursday, ending a 35-year career ofservice and commitment to the U.S.Air Force.

Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr., a com-mand pilot with more than 4,000flying hours, retired after handingAETC’s reins over to Gen. Robin Randin a change of command ceremony atJoint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

The son of an Airman, Rice grewup in Ohio near Wright-Patterson AirForce Base where his father was sta-tioned and worked in research anddevelopment. At the age of nine, Ricewas first drawn to flying after seeingliterature on the Air Force Academy.

“I was very much captured by theidea of the academy and what it stoodfor,” Rice recalled. “I saw the chal-lenges involved and, at a very earlyage, decided that I wanted to fly.”

The general achieved his goal andthen some, becoming the U.S. AirForce Academy’s cadet wing com-mander before earning recognition asa distinguished graduate as well ashis officer’s commission in 1978. Hethen continued on to UndergraduatePilot Training at Williams Air ForceBase, Ariz., where the future generalwas named distinguished graduate in1980 before heading to his first flyingassignment with the 69th Bombard-ment Squadron at Loring AFB, Maine,as a B-52G co-pilot and subsequently

aircraft commander.Although the majority of flight du-

ties throughout his career have beenwith bomber units, Rice has accumu-lated flying hours in eight differentaircraft, to include the KC-135 Strato-tanker, E-3 Sentry Airborne Warningand Control System, and the C-130Hercules. When asked if he has a fa-vorite airframe, Rice said it’s like try-ing to name a favorite child.

“I’ve been really fortunate to haveflown a large number of aircraft andfly for a long period of time,” he said.“All the aircraft are very differentand there are things you like abouteach, but you can’t pick one over an-other.”

The general’s assignments havetaken him all over the United Statesand the world, from Washington, D.C.,to Guam to Japan. He feels blessedabout the opportunities the Air Forcehas given him over the last four de-cades.

“One of the great aspects of the AirForce, and the military in general,is the ability to experience differentplaces and, most importantly, meetdifferent people,” Rice said.

The general said the people he’sserved with throughout his careerhave been the best part of his job,despite having presented the mostchallenges.

“People are the most complex partof our business,” he said. “You mayget frustrated with people when theydon’t do what you would like themto do, but then you step back and

realize you are dealing with humanbeings and that is what leadership isall about.”

The general said a key to his suc-cess has been focusing on the rightpeople.

“You have to be careful not to focuson the people who are problematic,because it’s the people who are strongin an organization on which the suc-cess of an organization depends,” hesaid.

His advice to new Airmen joiningan ever-changing Air Force is to al-ways remember why they were mo-tivated to join and keep working to-ward those goals.

“The Air Force might seem differ-ent to me now because I’ve been init for a while, but it’s not to the newAirmen; it’s the only Air Force theyknow,” Rice said. “The same thingsthat allowed you and me to be suc-cessful will allow them to be success-ful. How far and how fast you go inthe Air Force is up to the individualmore than it is anything going onaround them.”

Rice said being a part of AETC andhaving a place in the initial contactand continuous improvement of allU.S. Airmen has been very reward-ing.

“AETC really is the first command.

When we come into the Air Force, wecome through the Air Education andTraining Command and then we allcome back here many times through-out our careers,” Rice said. “I enjoythe continuity of trying to develop Air-men and make them bigger contribu-tors to their units, our Air Force andour Nation.”

Rice said the hard work of everyonein the command will reap benefits.

“I’ve been very pleased with howthe command has positioned itself tocontinue to accomplish the missionthe Air Force has asked us to do,”he said. “We have difficulties just likeeveryone does and we are adapting toa world that is changing very quickly,but our Airmen have stepped up tothat challenge and set the commandup for success in the future.”

As for his future after the AirForce, Rice said he doesn’t have muchplanned just yet.

“We have a house here in San An-tonio, so we are going to move in andget settled. My wife, Teresa, has plen-ty for me to do that will keep me busynot for days or weeks, but probablymonths,” he said with a smile.

The first order of business, Ricesaid, will be reflecting on 35 yearsof service to the nation and to ourAir Force.

AETC commanderretires after 35years of service

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By Air Education and Training CommandPublic Affairs

Gen. Robin Rand took commandof Air Education and Training Com-mand from Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr.during a ceremony at Joint Base SanAntonio-Randolph Thursday.

Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, Air ForceChief of Staff, presided over the cer-emony.

Rand previously served as the 12thAir Force, Air Combat Command,commander. He is a command pilotwith more than 5,000 flying hours,including 470 combat hours. Randhas held multiple flying tours, servedas an air liaison officer with the U.S.Army and has had staff tours on theJoint Staff, Office of the Secretary ofDefense and Air Staff.

As the new AETC commander,Rand is charged with recruiting,training and educating America’sAirmen through innovation. With anassigned force of more than 60,000active-duty Airmen, Reservists andcivilians, AETC trains and educates

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By Andres HinojosaJBSA-Lackland Energy Manager

October is Energy Awareness Month and JointBase San Antonio is committed to reducing energyconsumption to meet all conservation directives.

The JBSA Energy Program is designed to complywith federally mandated energy goals while main-taining a healthy and productive workplace.

Energy reduction goals are specified by Execu-tive Order 13423 and the Energy Independenceand Security Act of 2007 which requires federalinstallations to reduce its energy use by 3 percentevery year for 10 years. The goal is to reduceenergy per square foot by a total of 30 percentby fiscal year 2015, based on a fiscal year 2003baseline.

JBSA is currently at 18 percent of its energyreduction goal for fiscal 2013. Everyone is encour-aged to be vigilant and persistent in our efforts toreduce energy consumption in fiscal 2013. Keepconservation in mind at all times, not only to meetbase goals, but to become good stewards of ournatural resources for generations to come.

JBSA and San Antonio utility providers areplanning to promote energy awareness month bysetting up energy conservation display tables at

some of the installations throughout the month ofOctober.

City Public Service Energy, San Antonio WaterSystem and Civil Engineering Squadron will behanding out pamphlets on energy and water con-servation, including informational tips on how toconserve our natural resources.

Keep in mind the Air Force theme for this year’senergy awareness campaign is “Power the Force.Fuel the Fight. I Am Air Force Energy.”

Here’s a simple checklist with ideas you can doin your office or work area to reduce energy:

Buy Energy Star certified appliances such as re-frigerators, microwaves, desk lighting, etc.

Turn off office equipment such as monitors,printers, copy machines and fax machines at nightand on weekends.

Report energy wastes, including water leaks,building deficiencies and energy abuses.

Check the age and condition of your major appli-ances, especially the refrigerator. You may want toreplace it with a more energy efficient model.

Survey your incandescent lights for opportuni-ties to replace them with compact fluorescents.These lamps can save three-quarters of the elec-tricity used by regular bulbs. Compact fluorescentscome in many sizes and styles to fit in most stan-dard fixtures. Other good targets are the four-foot

lamps fixtures with metallic ballast. Replace thesewith 28-watt lamps and electronic ballast.

Remember, do not overcool air-conditioned spac-es and report all energy problems in your buildingto the facility manager or energy monitor.

For more information about energy conserva-tion, call the JBSA Energy Managers. At JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, call 221-4203; at JBSA-Ran-dolph, call 652-6988 and at JBSA-Lackland, call671-0252.

Energy Awareness Month

Keep conservation in mind

Watch whatyou buy!

According to the Departmentof Energy, ‘Energy Star’ labeledproducts can cut your energy billsby up to percent.

Look for it and demand it!

JBSA Energy Tip # 1 Fire Department Open House

9-11 a.m., SaturdayFire Station No. 1

(JBSA-Lackland building 2325)



The Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center turnaround will be closed to vehicle traffic beginning at 5 p.m. Friday and only acces-sible for the WHASC parking lot shuttle service, Step-Saver. Sidewalks at the turnaround will still be open to pedestrians.

The new designated drop-off and pickup point for patients will be the main entrance located near the flagpole.Additionally, pedestrians walking from the parking garage should cross the circular front driveway at the crosswalk and continue on

the sidewalk into the building. Pedestrians are advised not to cross the street on the circular driveway near the construction fence.

Wilford Hall construction traffic

JBSA SexualAssault Prevention

and Response

JBSA SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE808-SARC(7272)

DOD SAFE HELPLINE(877) 995-5247

JBSA CRISIS HOTLINE367-1213

JBSA DUTY CHAPLAIN365-6420


PAGE 10 TALESPINNER October 11, 2013communityTUESDAYCUSTOMER SUPPLY TRAINING

The 802nd Logistics ReadinessSquadron’s Equipment AccountabilityElement conducts three classes onthe third Tuesday each month inthe second floor conference room ofbuilding 5160.

Tuesday’s classes and start timesare: Block I General Supply Train-ing, 8 a.m.; Block II Bench StockTraining, 8:45 a.m.; and Block IIIEquipment Custodian Supplemental/Refresher Training, 9:30 a.m.

For details or registration, contactRay Holland or Eugene Owens at925-1140 or 671-3801.

EID AL-ADHA OBSERVANCE

The Muslim Eid Al-Adha prayerand celebration observance is from8:30-10:30 a.m., Tuesday or Wednes-day, at the Global Ministry Center,building 7452.

The program includes congre-gational prayer, sermon, fellowshipand entertainment. The religious andcultural event is open to anyone withJoint Base San Antonio access.

Call Chaplain (Capt.) Sharior

Rahman at 671-2941 for details.

THURSDAYGRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Freedom Chapel will offer a sup-port group for individuals strugglingwith the loss of a loved one.

Grief Share, the grief supportprogram, is designed to encourageand empower individuals throughtheir grief progress. Grief supportgroup meetings begin Thursday andcontinue for 13 weeks. The sessionsrun from 6-7:30 p.m.

For more information, contactTech. Sgt. Aaron Mirkes at 426-2971or email [email protected].

ADULT, CHILDREN DIVORCE CARE

Freedom Chapel will offer an11-week divorce care program foradults and children. The divorcecare programs are designed tosupport the adult and child(ren) inunderstanding the challenges whichcomes with divorce while celebratingthe hope for a healthy recovery.

The Divorce Care (adults) andDC4K (for children) classes begin at6 p.m. Thursday.

For registration or information,contact Staff Sgt. Stephanie Todd at671-4208.

OCT. 18SECURITY FORCES MEMORIAL MARCH

Joint Base San Antonio SecurityForces will honor fallen defenderswith its fourth annual memorial roadmarch Oct. 18 at JBSA-Camp Bullis’“3 Bears” course.

Ruck weigh-in and T-shirt distri-bution begins at 5:30 a.m., followedby the memorial march at 6:30a.m. The 4.5-mile event is open toindividuals or teams of four.

Categories include light (hydra-tion backpack) and heavy (ruck/backpack with 30 percent of anindividual’s body weight).

For more information, contactTech Sgt. Joseph Petruzzi at 295-7797.

OCT. 29WHITE HOUSE RECRUITING TEAM VISIT

The White House CommunicationsAgency recruiting team will conducta recruitment briefing at 9 a.m. Oct.29 in Arnold Hall Community Center.

Call 202-757-6063 or visit www.disa.mil/whca for qualifications.

INFORMATIONALHIP, KNEE REPLACEMENTS AVAILABLE

The San Antonio Military MedicalCenter Orthopedic Service announces

that hip and knee replacements areavailable to all TRICARE beneficia-ries including patients over the ageof 65.

Candidates for hip or kneereplacement surgery should ask theirprimary care provider for a referralto the Orthopedic Clinic at SAMMC.

For details on these procedures,call 916-6386 to schedule a jointreplacement information session.

AAFES’ FEE-FREE LAYAWAY

Holiday shoppers can keep giftsout of sight and under wraps untilthe time is right with the returnof the Army & Air Force ExchangeService’s fee-free layaway plan.

Through Dec. 24, the LacklandExchange will waive the $3 process-ing fee for all layaway purchases. Inaddition to the exchange’s year-round layaway program, from Nov.1 through Dec. 16 shoppers can putcomputers, laptops, notebooks andtablets on layaway. The weekendof Nov. 29-30 is excluded from theprogram.

A deposit of 15 percent isrequired when starting the layawayprocess. Shoppers can visit customerservice for complete program detailsand eligibility information.

LIMITED FLU VACCINE AVAILABLE AT WHASC

A limited amount of influenzavaccine is available at the WilfordHall Ambulatory Surgical Centeratrium.

The vaccine is prioritized foractive-duty deployers, 59th Medi-cal Wing personnel and high-riskpatients. All others should awaitfurther announcements about vac-cine availability. Flu vaccinationsare mandatory for all active-dutymembers and all hospital employees.

Medical personnel at JBSA-Ran-dolph and JBSA-Fort Sam Houstonshould plan to get vaccines at thoselocations, as well as non-risk groupswho receive primary care at thoseother locations.

Vaccination hours are 7:30 a.m.to 4 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays,Wednesdays and Fridays; and 7:30a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursdays.

For information, call 292-4278.

UTILITY DEPOSIT WAIVER

Active-duty military members whorent or buy in the local communitycan apply for a utility deposit waiverfrom CPS Energy, the San AntonioWater System and Grey Forest utili-ties.

For information, call 375-5148/9.

LOCALBRIEFSCompiled by Mike Joseph, JBSA-Lackland Public Affairs

CHAPEL SERVICES

Air Force Aid Society 671-3722Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722Airman’s Attic 671-1780American Red Cross 844-4225Base Post Office 671-1058Bowling Center 671-2271DEERS 800-538-9552Exceptional Family Member Program 671-3722Family Child Care 671-3376Legal Office 671-3362Library 671-3610Medical Appointment Line 916-9900MPF ID Cards 671-6006Outdoor Recreation 925-5532TRICARE Info 800-444-5445Thrift Shop 671-3608

Enlisted Spouses’ Club http://www.lacklandesc.orgForce Support Squadron http://www.lacklandfss.comLackland ISD http://www.lacklandisd.netOfficers’ Spouses’ Club http://www.lacklandosc.orgJBSA Public website http://www.jbsa.af.milMy Air Force Life http://www.MyAirForceLife.com

KEYFAMILYSUPPORTRESOURCESJBSA-LACKLAND

—PROTESTANT• Freedom Chapel - building 1528Contemporary Service Sun. 9:30 a.m.Religious Education Sun. 11 a.m.Gospel Service Sun. 12:30 p.m.Spanish Service Sun. 3 p.m.AWANA Wed. 6 p.m.• Gateway Chapel - building 6300Liturgical Service Sun. 11 a.m.

—DENOMINATIONAL• BMT Reception Center – building 7246Church of Christ Sun. 7:30 a.m.• Gateway Chapel - building 6300Seventh-day Adventist Sat. 12:30 p.m.• Education Classroom - building 5200Room 108Christian Science Sun. 7:30 a.m.

—PENTECOSTAL RE• Gateway Chapel - building 6300Pentecostal RE Sun. 2:30 p.m.

—ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN• Gateway Chapel - building 6300Religious Education Fri. 4 p.m.

—WICCA• BMT Reception Center – building 7246Military Open Circle Sun. 12:30 p.m.• Freedom Chapel – building 1528Military Open Circle First Tues. 6 p.m.

—REFUGE STUDENT CENTER• building 9122 (Tech Training & TDYStudents)Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m.Thursday 6 – 8 p.m.Friday 6 – 11 p.m.Saturday 12 – 9 p.m.Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

—THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OFLATTER-DAY SAINTS• Gateway Chapel - building 6300Religious Education Tues. 6:30 p.m.LDS Institute Thurs. 6:30 p.m.LDS Service Sun. 1 p.m.

—JEWISH• Gateway Chapel - building 6300Sabbath & Kiddush Friday 4:30 p.m.Religious Education Sun. 13:30 p.m.

—ROMAN CATHOLIC• Freedom Chapel - building 1528Religious Education Sun. 9 a.m.Reconciliation Sun. 10 a.m.Mass Sun. 11 a.m.

Sun. 5 p.m.Reconciliation Sun. 4:15 p.m.Daily Mass Mon, Tue & Thurs 11:30 a.m.Note: Reconciliation(s) may be scheduled by appointment

—ISLAMIC• Global Ministry Center - building 7452Jummah Prayer Fri.12:45 – 1:15 p.m.Religious Education Sun. 9 a.m.

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By Mike JosephJBSA-Lackland Public Affairs

Two Airmen from the 343rd TrainingSquadron were recently recognized bythe 2nd Air Force command chief mas-ter sergeant for their roles in a self-helpproject at Joint Base San Antonio-CampBullis.

Staff Sgts. Stefan Hobbs and JoshuaShoemaker were instrumental in refur-bishing hutments used by male SecurityForces airmen attending the basic ap-prentice course at JBSA-Camp Bullis.The project focused on renovating thelatrine and shower facilities.

The two basic officers’ course instruc-tors each received a coin and letter ofappreciation from Chief Master Sgt. O.Deno Mackin, 2nd AF command chiefmaster sergeant.

“I recognized them to say ‘thanks’ forcaring enough to make a positive dif-ference for others through action andleadership,” said Mackin. “I truly ap-preciated their efforts.”

In a visit to JBSA-Camp Bullis earlier

this year, the 2nd AF’s senior enlistedleader saw the condition of the hut-ments.

“It was the obvious the hutmentswere well used and in need of improve-ments,” said Mackin. “During that visit,we spoke about how tight funding is andmany times, how we must find ways toaddress deficiencies through our owncreative measures.

“Sgts. Hobbs and Shoemaker dem-onstrated to me they were up to thechallenge,” he added. “Not only didthey take on the self-help project as apersonal endeavor, they led a team of25 Airmen in the process.”

Hobbs said the showers were in ex-tremely poor condition. Mold and rustneeded to be removed, a number ofshower heads were either missing orinoperable and soap dishes needed tobe installed.

After obtaining cost estimates formaterials from local businesses, afund- raising plan was implemented.Three burger burns and other dona-tions raised approximately $2,000 in a

little over a month.During a three-day period, Hobbs

and Shoemaker led the team of Airmenas they pressure washed the showerrooms, removed mold and beached thefacilities, repainted the latrines withmarine-based paint, replaced showerheads and installed soap dishes.

“We lived in the hutments nine yearsago,” said Shoemaker. “I don’t know ifthey’ve been touched since we camethrough.”

Hobbs agreed, adding, “We’re justtrying to care of our Airmen. We weretrying to let them know we do careabout the living facilities. That was ourdriving force.”

Mackin arrived at JBSA-Camp Bullisin early September after other businessin San Antonio brought him to the area.Hobbs said he was surprised to be rec-ognized; Shoemaker said he didn’t havea clue it was going to happen.

Both instructors deserved the ku-dos for their innovative approach, saidMackin.

“Whether realizing it or not, they

were teaching our young Airmen thevalue of taking action to leave a placebetter than they received it,” he said.“Seeing the hutment area after thetouch of their work was impressive.”

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Sta� Sgt. Cheryl EvangelistaAir Force Medical Operations AgencyDuty title: Assistant NCOIC, Finance OperationsTime in service: 10 yearsHometown: Inarajan, Guam

“Staff Sgt. Cheryl Evangelista is a vital asset toAir Force Medical Operations Agency, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.Evangelista has displayed her attention to detail in every facet of herduties. She manages the organization’s ‘managers’ Internal ControlProgram where she recently researched criteria for 15 critical inspectionprograms and developed and implemented training to AFMOA person-nel to accomplish taskers due for inspection compliance. Evangelistaalso took on the task of re-engineering resource management officevirtual tools on the Air Force Medical Service Knowledge Exchange. Hercreative mindset aided in equipping more than 220 resource managersthroughout the Air Force.

Evangelista is also key in identifying seven resource center/costcenter discrepancies aiding in the correction of funds distribution tocivilian personnel. She’s also an active member of the American Collegeof Healthcare Executives. Evangelista balanced all these things whileearning six credits hours towards her Masters of Science in BusinessAdministration and maintaining a 4.0 GPA. She was also instrumen-tal in the fiscal year 2014 temporary duty financial plan where sheaided in tying the priority of our organization’s travel to the 75 MTFswe serve. Lastly, she played an important role in the development ofJBSA-Lackland ‘Rising 6’ where she developed the vision statementand provided professional development and cohesiveness to over 60members.”

- Master Sgt. Sara A. GrangrothFirst Sergeant, AFMOA/SGAP, , Superintendent, AFMOA Manpower

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Master Sgt. Latrell M. Gordon344th Training SquadronDuty title: NCOIC Resource and Re-quirements ElementTime in service: 16 yearsHometown: New Orleans

“Tech. Sgt. Latrell Gordon has distinguished herself as NCOIC of theresource and requirements element, 344th Training Squadron. She suc-cessfully directed and coordinated the execution of 17 end-of-year fall-out contracts worth more than $400,000. Gordon’s management skillsallowed her to reduce the squadron’s overall government purchase cardspending by 33 percent. Additionally, Gordon single-handedly approved/corrected 165 travel orders in the defense travel system valued at morethan $372,000. She flawlessly met weekly group suspenses concerningsquadron manning; identified errors in Air Force manning documents bytracking 268 active duty/civilian positions. Furthermore, as flight boosterclub representative she coordinated a booster club children’s event for39 kids. She volunteers 25 hours a month teaching 30 school-agedkids at local community church, building character and improving self-esteem for under privileged youth. She facilitated two clothing drives fordisabled veterans and battered women’s shelters, provided five boxesof clothing to each organization. Active in first-term airman mentorshipprogram and quarterly briefer for the whole person concept, she briefsto 18 to 25 first-term Airmen. Currently, Gordon is completing ‘Course14’ and her master’s in Health Care Management. ”

- Master Sgt. Tiwanda L. GriffinFirst Sergeant, 344 TRS

Sta� Sgt. Pablo R. GarciaHeadquarters Air Force SecurityForces CenterDuty title: Action Officer,Inmate Financial ManagementTime in service: 10 yearsHometown: El Paso, Texas

“Staff Sgt. Pablo Garcia’s professionalism and tenacity for the mis-sion exceeds every expectation. As an action officer assigned to Head-quarters Air Force Security Forces Center, Corrections Division, Garciacoordinated with installations to place 60 individuals on appellate leave.He tracked the member’s pay records and ensured they were updatedand would not generate pay while in excess leave status. Furthermore,Garcia computed and executed pay and entitlements waiver recipientsvalued at $245,000, easing the minds of family members and ensur-ing a source of survival pay. He further processed a total of 22 gains,expeditiously allowing units to replenish their lost manpower in a timelymanner, simultaneously clearing 346 case management system cases.Additionally, he oversaw 36 discharges; he manually executed transac-tions on 13 members’ pay records and computing pay at the time of dis-charge, thereby averting $2,800 in invalid payments to former inmates.Finally, despite the high operations tempo, he managed to complete 11semester hours toward his goal of attaining a pre-medicine degree.”

- Master Sgt. Joshua OlearnekFirst Sergeant, AFSFC

Tech. Sgt. Thomas W. Martin343rd Training SquadronDuty title: Instructor Supervisor, Security ForcesApprentice Course / NCOIC, Mobility/SupplyTime in service: 12 yearsHometown: Greenville, S.C.

“Tech. Sgt. Thomas Martin is the epitome of the title Airman. Martinfirst came to work for me more than two years ago. Upon taking overas his supervisor, I immediately noticed he was/still is the “go-to guy”for getting things done. Over the years, I have observed an individualwith impeccable leadership, integrity and loyalty to those with whomhe serves. As an instructor supervisor, his technical knowledge andprofessionalism are far above his peers. So much so that he has sur-passed many of his peers as one of the best instructors at the academy!Martin epitomizes those qualities most highly sought in the NCO corpsand will no doubt leave a legacy for others to follow. As the NCOIC formobility/supply, Martin has expertly managed logistics supporting 12technical training courses, 10 geographically separated, joint-servicetraining areas and more than 1,500 students, 260 instructors/staff per-sonnel. He oversaw the audit of 16 equipment, communication andvehicle accounts, consisting of more than 8,000 items and updatedsquadron requirements, thereby fixing the commander’s number onepriority. Additionally, he re-allocated over 4,000 excess items valued at

Sta� Sgt. Stephen Duremdez3rd Combat CameraDuty title: Client Support TechnicianTime in service: 7 years, 6 monthsHometown: Hightstown, N.J.

“Staff Sgt. Stephen Duremdez demonstrates all ofthe attributes of an Air Force leader. Although his primary duty in the3rd Combat Camera Squadron is as a client support technician, heis always willing to fill any role needed in support of the unit and themission. Duremdez researched and submitted the requirements for newprofessional quality photo printers and mobile photo editing worksta-tions. He also assisted the video maintenance team with wiring for anew video server. In both instances, he was instrumental in expand-ing the capabilities of two squadron mission sets supporting Air Forceobjectives. As the newly appointed president of the squadron boosterclub, he organized the squadron barbeque, promoting camaraderie andenhancing morale throughout the unit. Additionally, Duremdez leadsunit physical training sessions, and his dress and appearance are thesharpest in the squadron. He is truly a shining example of an NCOand a vital part to the success of the 3CTCS’s mission.”

- Master Sgt. Antonio D. PropstFirst Sergeant, 3CTCS

$2 million to other courses, saving $473,000 this quarter alone, per theAir Force’s cost conscious culture initiative. Furthermore, he personallyhelped procure 120 tactical radios for the Air Force Pararescue andInter-Amercian Air Forces Academy courses, at no cost to their units,resulting in Special Operations Command and the international-serviceacademy saving more than $732,000 in critical funding. Martin is alsoactive within the local community, volunteering as a mentor at Mary HullElementary School, discussing a variety of student issues, everythingfrom family relationships, grades in school to self-respect. According toteachers, Martin is continuously making a positive impact in the lives ofmore than 15 students. He is also active within the Bandera Road CityChurch, volunteering as a Sunday school teacher, reading bible storiesto kids and teens. His exemplary performance both on-and-off duty are“the example” for others to follow, promoting leadership and helpingforge positive relations between the Air Force and the local community. Iam very proud of Martin for everything that he has done for the securityforces career field, not to mention the Air Force.”

- Master Sgt. Carol HolmesFirst Sergeant, 343 TRS

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Tech. Sgt. Jacob Galan802nd Force Support Squadron, Joint BaseSan Antonio Airman Leadership SchoolDuty title: Airman Leadership School NCOICTime in service: 10 yearsHometown: San Antonio

“Tech. Sgt. Jacob Galan serves as the Noncommissioned Officer incharge for the Joint Base San Antonio Airman Leadership School. Hisattention to detail is second to none and he is the “go-to” person whenit comes to enlisted professional military education. He always displaysthe highest standards of dress and appearance and lives by the corevalues and the Airman’s creed. He stepped up to fill a senior NCO slotas the interim Airman Leadership School commandant where he ledsix other instructors and 65 students during a challenging academiccourse which also included 13 rigorous “warrior” workouts for physicaltraining three times a week. Because of his “can-do” attitude and calmdemeanor, he was selected to attend the first sergeant symposium. Itis for these reasons and the scope of his impact that Galan is truly“Diamond Sharp.”

- Master Sgt. Timothy PetchFirst Sergeant, 802nd Force Support Squadron

By Jose T. Garza IIIJBSA-Lackland Public Affairs

The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland SkylarkBowling Center is the “coolest place in town” towatch football games, according to its manager.

As a special during football season, the bowlingcenter offers a pizza and wings buffet for $7 perperson on Mondays starting from kickoff of MondayNight Football until halftime. Chips and salsa arealso included in the buffet.

Skylark Bowling Center Manager StephenThompson said the center’s pizza and wings, whichare also offered during the center’s daily businesshours, are “awesome and amazing.”

“Wings and football go perfect together,” hesaid.

Patrons can enjoy their pizza and wings whileviewing MNF on the bowling lanes or in the cen-ter’s lounge where there are eight 42-inch screens.They may also view other professional and col-lege football games during the weekend at theSkylark.

If patrons arrive early on Sundays, they mayrequest to watch their favorite pro teams on oneof the lounge’s available screens.

“We try to make our customers' viewing experi-ence as easy and seamless as possible,” Thompsonsaid.

For more details, call the Skylark at 671-1234.

Skylark Bowling Center acool place to view football

Photo by Robbin Creswell

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Airman 1st Class Kadeesha Callaway802nd Communications SquadronDuty title: Client Systems TechnicianTime in service: 1 year, 7 monthsHometown: Penhook, Va.

“Airman 1st Class Kadeesha Callaway, clientsystems technician from the 802nd CommunicationsSquadron is a true professional communicator who has been a solidrock-steady ‘go-to’ warrior. She flawlessly updated more than 13,000user accounts in less than three days, ensuring 100-percent valida-tion across Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland with zero discrepancies.Her attention to detail secured the $80 million network system that iscritical to base operations. In addition, she led Windows 7 migrationon 80 personal network systems, socializing imagery processes andperforming data recovery, while ensuring 100-percent certification to AirForce standards. Her hard work and tenacious efforts saved the clientsystem work center more than 50 man-hours.”

“Recently, Callaway was elected 802nd Communications SquadronBooster Club treasurer, where she coordinated three fundraising eventsthat raised more than $2,000 while raising morale for 246 unit mem-bers. In addition, she also serves as the squadron’s Combined FederalCampaign representative for 2013. Her professionalism and positiveattitude demonstrates all three Air Force Core Values: Integrity first,service before self, and excellence in all we do, which makes her theDiamond Sharp Airman this month.”

- Master Sgt. Melvin Jackson JrFirst Sergeant, 802nd Communications Squadron


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ROCKIN J RANCH, 1ac. lot w/water,elec, pvd rds, sewage syst, gated, golfmbrshp, own fin, no credit ck, $49,900Doc 830-708-0297

MEDINA LAKE LOTS $2500ea, $200 Down, $100mo, Owner Finance,

NO Credit Check, 210-723-5927

MUSTANG ESTATES2 acres for sale on 35 South at exit 127 Owner Financed only $500 dn. and $270 per month NO MOBILES! (210)626-3403

IN beautiful Cielo Spgs, near Blanco &the river, 2ac. wooded lot w/water, elec,gated, paved rds, owner fin, no creditchk, $59,900 - call Doc 830-708-0297

DIVIDING OUR RANCH into 1+actracts, views & oaks. No credit checkowner fin. nr Canyon Lake/Wimberley.

512-289-0670 Brian, TLB.

12.45 AC. S. OF GEORGE WEST,ELECTRICITY. S. TX BRUSH.

RECREATIONAL, RETIREMENT,INVESTMENT. $2,646 DOWN,

$482/MO. OR TX VET FINANCING.866-286-0199 westerntexasland.com

OFFICE & warehouse spaceAirport area. .75/sf. 200-5600sf.

210-365-6354

6630 FM 78 @ FOSTER RD.2,225 sf avail for storage. Insulated,grade level, overhd door. $1600/mo.

Call 525-1365.

MEDINA LAKEFRONT LOT,Repo, Utilities installed,Must Sell 830-460-8354

50-100 ACRES-REPO! ATTENTIONHUNTERS! COLUMBUS DAY LAND

SALE! 60 miles Northwest of Del Rioin the Langtry/Pandale area.

Good brush coverage for deer, turkey,quail, and dove. Small Down.

Easy monthly payments. Owner financed. 210-656-0185

SIERRA VISTA RANCH 349.14 Acres @ $325/acre. Tract 17.Terrell County near Dryden. 2 milesSouth of Hwy 90. Deer, Javelina andBirds. Owner Financed w/5% Down.

210-734-4009www.westerntexasland.com

20.29 AC., ROCKSPRINGS.WHITETAIL, AXIS, TURKEY.

ELECTRICITY. GENTLY ROLLING W/LIVE OAKS. $2,787 DOWN, $507/MO.OR TX VET FINANCING. 800-876-9720

hillcountryranches.com

LAND REPO,1/2 ACRE with access to Medina Lakeand River, water, sewer and electric in-stalled. WILL FINANCE 830-796-3143

ONLY 2 TRACTS REMAINING, 20+ acres each. Kendall Co., nearKendalia, views, horses, oaks, 35 min. toAirport. 830-816-5252 or 830-816-2600

2.25 ACRE Wooded Level Home Site.Build when ready. Owner Financed.$500 dn. Payments from $426/mo.

No Credit OK. 830-228-4888

1009 FRIO, north of Pearsall on IH 35with excellent brush, all red sand, noproduction, all low fence w/bigneighbors. Buck Creek, Carrizo well,tank. 1,722 ZAVALA, north of Big Wells,two big Carrizo wells, nice HQ, pavedfrontage, quality high fence, tanks,food plots, ready to go!

Jim Mullen, Licensed Realtor,210-260-4946, or go to

www.quailpro.com

54.28 S. OF ROCKSPRINGS.RUGGED HUNTING PROP. END OF

ROAD. WHITETAIL, EXOTICS, HOGS,TURKEY. $3,256 DOWN, $593/MO. OR

TX VET FINANCING. 830-257-5572texasranchland.com

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Free Rent until 11/1/13Over 1400sqft $964mo

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1456sqft $1034moOnly 3 left, move in ready

Sun Homes888-334-1791

$99 MOVE-IN SPECIALSpacious 1 bd, on bus line,commercial electric and gas1335 Donaldson 222-2992

BLANCO/BASSE intersection.1/1 $525/month, $200/deposit.

Call 210-732-3211

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828-1191

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830-660-3265

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380 sq. ft....$415.00460 sq. ft....$530.00827 sq. ft....$745.00844 sq. ft....$975.00

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LEON VALLEY 4/2/2,Ridge Subd, 2 story, 2413sf,

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BOERNE-LOST CREEK 3/2/2, 2 story, 2310sf, $1,650/mo.

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1349 BITTERLAKE 78245, Marbach/Ray Ellison, 3/2/2 TH, 1228sf, Open FlrPlan, Tile/Laminate Flr, CHA, High Effic$775mo + $700 dep 210-675-2250

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BAYOU @ EAGLECREST Windcrest1808sf Garden Hm, 3/2/2, Great

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649 ELMIRA-West Lg 4/2 HistoricalVictorian House, Lg Balcony, Exc

Cond, $1300 + Dep. 210-336-3838

918 LOGWOOD Tile Floors, nearElementary, 2br Apt, $525 + Utils.

$35 App Fee, $300 dep 830-230-5200

4818 MONTEREY Newly Updated,2br Apt, Tile flrs, $525mo+Utils

$300dep, $35App Fee, 830-230-5200

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306 GLENBROOK, 2/1/Carport,C/A/H, $650/mo. $450 Sec Dep.

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366-9484

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