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VETERANS DAY

Honoring those who served

Legacy of America’s veterans, P3

TALESPINNER NOVEMBER 11, 2011

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Editorial staffBRIG. GEN. THERESA C. CARTER,502ND AIR BASE WING

COMMANDER

OSCAR BALLADARES,DIRECTOR, 502ND ABW OL-APUBLIC AFFAIRS

JOE BELA,CHIEF OF INTERNAL

COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111

MANAGING EDITOR, VACANT

MIKE JOSEPH,SENIOR WRITER, 671-4357

JOSE GARZA,SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER,671-0478

PATRICK DESMOND,DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-5049

commentary

By Cody L. Fein802nd Civil Engineer Squadron, Fire Prevention Educator

Someone once said, “The trou-ble with fi re is people.” Undoubt-edly, this saying was intended to im-ply that people are the cause of most fi res and the implication is true.

Each year, the Air Force loses thou-sands of dollars in property because of fi res. During fi scal year 2011, there were six family housing fi res in the Air Education and Training Command. We had no fi re injuries, damages or deaths here. This is a statistic we can be very proud of, but we must con-tinue to emphasize fi re prevention.

More fi res, related injuries, and deaths occur during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays than at any other time. With the holidays approaching, it’s time to start planning our holiday activi-ties, and review our fi re safety practices.

CHRISTMAS TREES• Cut a tree or buy one that is not dried out. The bigger the tree, the greater the hazard.• Place the trunk of the tree in water until you’re ready to bring it inside.• Saw off the trunk, making a long diago-nal cut across the base. This will allow maximum moisture intake and help pre-vent drying out. Keep the tree in water.• Trees should be properly sup-ported at the base and placed in a cool spot, never close to space heat-ers or in front of heating ducts.• Select artifi cial trees with care. Plas-tic and metalized plastic trees can burn. Those with built-in electrical systems should bear the label of an independent testing laboratory – Un-derwriters’ Laboratories (UL), Fac-tory Mutual. Metal trees, while not a fi re hazard, may be a shock hazard. Use only indirect lighting with them.

DECORATIONS AND WRAPPINGS• Use noncombustible materi-als where possible. Untreated cot-ton batting, fl ock, and paper ig-nite easily and burn intensely.• Don’t use polystyrene foam for

candle holders or other similar deco-rations. It’s highly combustible.• Dispose of gift wrapping promptly.

LIGHTING• Use electrical lighting which bears the label of an inde-pendent testing labora-tory. Unlabeled electri-cal items seldom meet safety standards.• Check lighting sets for frayed wires, loose connections and broken sock-ets. Replace them if necessary.• Be sure the fuse in the circuit servicing the tree and other lighting is not over 15 amps. UL-approved electrical cords and lights with a fuse in the plug are recommended.• If extensive holi-day wiring is planned, call a competent electrician. For outdoor lighting, use only ap-proved sets listed for outdoor use.• Make sure all indoor holiday lighting is unplugged before go-ing to bed or leaving the home.• Don’t use multiple electrical recep-tacles for lighting. They can overheat and cause a fi re. Use surge protectors.

PLACES OF PUBLIC ASSEMBLY• Limit groups of people to the maxi-mum capacity approved for your facility.• Make sure exits are not blocked or ob-scured by decorative materials or cables.• Don’t use lit candles or other open-fl ame items for decorative purposes.• Ensure suffi cient fi re extinguish-ers are in place and accessible prior to the start of a program or activity.• Perform a thorough fi re preven-tion inspection prior to closing. Ask the fi re department for guidance.

FIRE-SAFE GIFTS• Avoid pyroxylin plastic toys or dolls.

Toys that run on alcohol, kerosene, or gasoline are especially dangerous.• Electrical toys should bear the label

of an independent testing laboratory.

TURKER FRYER SAFETY• Use turkey fryers outdoors a

safe distance from build-ings and any other

combustible materials.• Never use turkey fryers in a garage or on a wooden deck.• Make sure fryers are used on a fl at surface to reduce accidental tipping.• Never leave the fryer unattended.

• Never let children or pets near the

fryer even if it is not in use. The oil inside the cooking pot can remain dangerously

hot hours after use.• Use well-insulated

potholders or oven mitts when touching pot or lid handles. If possible, wear safety goggles to pro-tect your eyes from oil splatter.• Make sure the turkey is com-pletely thawed and be careful with marinades. Oil and water do not mix; water causes oil to spill caus-ing a fi re or an explosive hazard.• Keep an all-purpose fi re extin-guisher nearby. Never use water to extinguish a grease fi re. If necessary, call the fi re department for help.

OTHER REMINDERS• Don’t smoke near the tree and amidst decorations and wrappings.• Supervise small children playing near the tree. Keep matches, light-ers, and candles out of reach.• Have a fi re emergency plan. If fi re strikes, clear everyone out of the house or facility, then call the fi re department at 911 or 671-0911 from military fam-ily housing, or a commercial phone.• When in doubt on fi re prevention mat-ters, call the fi re department at any time.

Safety key to holiday blissFire prevention tips

NOVEMBER 11, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 3

By Brig. Gen. Theresa CarterCommander, 502nd Air Base Wing

Who are America’s veterans? They are our grandfathers and

fathers, our brothers and sisters.Some were drafted, while others

volunteered. Some served one tour, while others served until Uncle Sam said they were too old to continue.

They maintained tanks, ships and aircraft.

They built and secured bases at home as well as small, remote outposts on hilltops in foreign lands.

They fl ew harrowing com-bat missions, stormed the beaches of Normandy and pa-trolled the jungles of Vietnam.

They cared for the injured, evacuated the wounded and mourned fallen comrades. Some were wounded … and some held as prisoners of war.

And sadly, far too many made the ultimate sacrifi ce. They are Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines. And over the last 245 years, millions of Americans have answered the

call to serve our military and our Nation in many ways – as active-duty service members, as citizen soldiers in the National Guard and Reserve, as civilian employees, and as community partners who pro-vide steadfast support to military installations around the world.

Those who came before us, and each of us serving in uniform today, answered that call. We are a living testament to a very proud legacy of American servicemen and women. So as we pause to honor our nation’s veterans on the eleventh day of the eleventh month in this eleventh year

of two thousand, let us remember, and let us honor the service and sac-rifi ce that all Soldiers, Sailors, Air-men and Marines, past and present, have made to ensure our military remains the best in the world and our Nation continues to be the land of the free and home of the brave.

American veterans: A legacy of service and valor

Courtesy U.S. Coast Guard Collection in the U.S. National ArchivesArmy troops wade ashore on “Omaha” Beach, June 6, 1944.


Junior Enlisted Member

Senior Amn.Bridgett GarciaCryptologic Systems Division, Detachment 2

Civilian Wage Grade

Robert Smith802ndCivil Engineer Squadron

Civilian Supervisory Cat I

Wilma HallHeadquarters Air Force Services Agency

Noncommissioned Offi cer

Tech. Sgt. Amanda HassHeadquarters Air Force Services Agency

Honor Guard, NCO

Staff Sgt. Anthony Porter433rd Maintenance Squadron

Honor Guard, Airman

Senior Airman Timothy Jenkins59th Radiology Squadron

Civilian Non-Supervisory Cat I

John BangsCryptologic Systems Division

Civilian Supervisory Cat II

Mark Cunningham90th Information Operations Squadron

Senior Enlisted Member

Master Sgt. Sherod Thompson8559thMedical Operations Squadron

Civilian Non-Supervisory Cat II

Ricardo Marquez343rd Training Squadron

Company Grade Offi cer

Chaplain Capt. Jonathan Runnels502nd Air Base Wing, Operating Location A, Chaplains Offi ce

Civilian Non-Supervisory Cat III

Mary HodgesAir Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnais-sance Agency

newsNOVEMBER 11, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 7

FEDERAL BENEFITS OPEN SEASON

Federal benefi ts open season for Air Force civilian employees begins Monday and continues through Dec. 12.

In conjunction with open season, the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Federal Employees Health Benefi ts Fair is Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Arnold Hall Communi-ty Center. Government employees will have an opportunity to meet health insurance carrier representatives at the fair.

For details, call 210-671-0005.

JBSA-LACKLAND OPERATION HOMECOOKING

San Antonio residents can share their family traditions with service members from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland this Thanksgiving Day.

Now in its 36th year, Operation Home-cooking gives local families the oppor-tunity to generously welcome two Airmen into their homes for the holiday meal. Local residents sponsored 3,662 techni-cal students and basic trainees last year, many of whom were away from home for the fi rst time.

To host two Airmen, call 210-671-5453 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The telephone lines are open until Nov. 23. Families without a reservation cannot show up on Thanksgiving Day to obtain trainees. Since trainees are not permitted to have personal transportation during training, hosts must pick them up at the Basic Military Training Reception Center, Bldg. 7246. All Airmen and basic trainees must be back to their respective squad-rons by 7 p.m.

WILFORD HALL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT CLOSED

Wilford Hall has closed the emergency department and re-designated the area as an urgent care center. The UCC is an option for common acute minor medi-cal problems when an individual cannot obtain an appointment with a primary care provider or a clinic is closed.

The UCC is not a substitute for an emergency department. The staff will treat minor illnesses and injuries, such as the fl u, earaches, rashes, bites, minor bone fractures and minor cuts that require stitches.

If patients go to the Wilford Hall UCC with a major emergency, they will be sent or transported by ambulance to a hospital emergency department.

For more information, call 210-292-7331.

NEWS IN BRIEF

By Lt. Col. Cynthia AndersonSecretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

Air Force offi cials announced sev-eral adjustments to the civilian work-force Nov 2.

In response to direction from the Secretary of Defense for the Depart-ment of Defense to stop civilian growth above fi scal year 2010 levels and the need to add 5,900 positions against the Air Force’s top priorities, the Air Force eliminated approximately 9,000 positions.

Within Joint Base San Antonio, there will be a loss of 1,058 positions in certain specialties, but a gain of 944 positions in other areas. The net effect within Joint Base San Antonio is a loss of 114 civilian positions.

Many of the cuts, 800 of them, will come from organizations directly sup-ported by the 502nd Air Base Wing civilian personnel offi ces.

Some of the positions designated for elimination are currently vacant, thereby reducing the impact on the work force.

“We will have full open and trans-parent communication with folks in the wing,” said Brig. Gen. Theresa C. Carter, 502nd Air Base Wing com-mander.

The general and other wing leaders have held a series of town hall meet-ings to address the civilian restructur-ing process to the workforce.

These adjustments refl ect several initiatives designed to align limited resources based on Air Forces priori-ties. This process is an ongoing effort to increase effi ciencies, reduce over-head and eliminate redundancy.

“We can’t be successful without our talented and experienced civilian workforce,” said Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley.

“We are making diffi cult choices about how to deliberately restructure and posture the force and will continue to look for new ways of accomplishing the mission,” said Donley. “We can’t afford business as usual.”

Upon receiving the Secretary of De-fense’s 2010 memo directing that civil-ian manpower costs stay within fi scal year 2010 levels, the Air Force began a comprehensive strategic review of the entire Air Force civilian workforce

to determine whether or not civilian au-thorizations were in the right places to meet mis sion priori-ties.

The strategic review revealed several imbalanc-es. Some high pri-ority areas needed to grow, while some management and over-head functions needed streamlining.

These imbalances led to a variety of initiatives focused on realigning scarce manpower resources with the most critical mis-sions.

The Air Force will grow by approxi-mately 5,900 positions in acquisition, the nuclear enterprise, and intelli-gence, surveillance and reconnais-sance and other key areas while re-ducing approximately 9,000 positions in management, staff, and support areas.

In addition, beginning in May 2011, the Air Force implemented hiring con-trols, a 90-day hiring freeze and volun-tary early retirement and separation programs to further mitigate the im-pact on the work force.

The Air Force will continue to pur-sue all available voluntary force man-agement efforts with the goal of avoid-ing non-voluntary actions.

“We clearly understand the turbu-lence these and future reductions will cause in the workforce,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz. “We are making every effort to use vol-untary measures to achieve reductions whenever possible.”

Beginning in May 2011, the Air Force implemented a series of hiring controls and voluntary separation pro-grams designed to reduce overall man-power costs, but these hiring controls did not provide the results required to operate within our fi scal constraints.

“The initiatives announced Nov. 2 represent the next step toward that goal, but there is more work to be done,” said Brig. Gen. Gina Grosso,

the Manpower,Organization,

and Resourc-es director.

“The AirForce re-

mains overfi scal year

2010 manpow-er levels and will

continue to de-velop enterprise-

wide solutions toachieve our goals

with minimal impact tomission,” Grosso said.“The Air Force muststill defi ne an additional

4,500 civilian positions forreduction.”

As details become fi nal, AirForce offi cials will release informa-

tion on the next set of initiatives. Air Force-wide, local leaders will be

sharing the results of the civilian man-power adjustments with their work-forces over the next several days.

“Civilian manpower adjustmentswill occur at all levels of the AirForce,” Grosso said. “We are focusedon shaping the force within our fi s-cal constraints and are committed tomaintaining our long history of excel-lence as we build the Air Force of thefuture.

“At this time, we are not surewhether a reduction in force will benecessary,” the general said. “We arepursuing all available voluntary forcemanagement measures to include ci-vilian hiring controls with the goal ofavoiding non-voluntary measures.

“Every vacancy we don’t fi ll bringsus one position closer to fi scal year2010 levels, and reduces the possi-bility for a (Reduction in Force),” sheadded.

Given the constrained fi scal envi-ronment, Air Force members shouldexpect continued workforce shapingmeasures affecting military, civilian,and contractors, Grosso noted.

“We understand the stress causedby uncertainty and will do our best toshare information across the work-force as soon as it becomes available,”Grosso said.

(502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs contributed to this story)

AF to restructure civilian workforceU.S.

Air Force


By Mike JosephSenior Writer

Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland mission partners will break away from daily operations Monday to reinforce the Wingman Concept for winter.

Wingman Day, dedicated to the Air Force Core Value of “Service Before Self,” focuses on taking care of each other as members of the Airmen’s corps.

The event begins at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Hope Theater with a series of pre-sentations emphasizing the Wingman Concept.

In the afternoon, individual units will hold briefi ngs, question-and-answer sessions, and team building exercises.

“The Wingman Concept is watching out for each other regardless if we’re on or off duty, and noticing any time there’s a change in behavior,” said Tech. Sgt. Roshied White, event coor-dinator, 502nd Air Base Wing Operat-ing Location-A ground safety techni-cian. “A wingman knows you, talks to you, fi gures out your demeanor and

moods, and knows when something is wrong.”

The morning session features special guest Steve Verret, “the Cajun Comic,” a comedian with more than 20 years experience in traffi c safety and health-related topics.

A safety expert, Verret’s comedy ma-terial will focus on suicide prevention. Verret will make additional appear-ances at JBSA-Randolph and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.

Wingman Day will also feature “Street Smart,” fi refi ghters and para-medics who share their real-life expe-riences.

During Street Smart presentations, rescuers take audiences through their experiences as they work to save the lives of people who’ve made poor choices. Street Smart presentations often cover underage drinking, drunk driving, illicit drugs and the impor-tance of wearing seatbelts.

“Additional topics will touch on stress relief, communication avenues, motorcycle safety, sexual assault pre-vention and awareness, and family ac-tivities,” said White.

Base support organizations will have information materials available at the event. Representatives from the Airman and Family Readiness Center, the Lackland Outdoor Recreation Cen-ter, the 802nd Civil Engineer Squadron

Fire Department, Cape Fox motorcycle safety, the JBSA-Lackland Sexual As-sault Prevention and Response Offi ce, 502nd ABW OL-A chaplains, and the JBSA-Lackland fi tness centers will be available.

Organizations will augment Wing-man Day with unit-specifi c team building activities, following afternoon briefi ngs and question-and-answer sessions.

“With the commander’s approval, the units can do anything that involves being together. The idea is for Airmen to build new relationships within their unit,” White said.

White said emphasizing the Wing-man Concept prior to Thanksgiving is a chance to reach more Airmen before the holiday season begins and stress levels peak.

“Wingmen need to be aware of the signs. We need to be there whenever someone is having a diffi cult time,” he said. “Safety is about education and prevention and that’s our goal for Wingman Day – prevention by knowing your wingmen.”

JBSA-Lackland Airmen to focus on Wingman Concept

Photo by Robbin CresswellSteve Verret, a standup comedian and traffi c safety expert, uses comedy to deliver traffi c safety information during the safety expo May 24 at Arnold Hall.


Congratulations to the following 54 Airmen for being selected as honor graduates among 545 trainees graduating today:

320th Training SquadronFlight 711Blake CottrillDerik FreeloveBrody GriegoDaniel HinsleyLevi MagdaMichael ThomassonNicholas Winter

Flight 712Joshua HesterTyler LoweViet PhamMichael PirtleJose Salgado Jr.William Ticer

322nd Training Squadron Flight 713Joshua Beck

Kyle MackeyTyler PhilpColby Swaim

Flight 714Brandon Hardesty

323rd Training SquadronFlight 719Miguel GarzaMark OatesStephen SlinnNathan TeetzelSeth WilsonFlight 720Hope Baker

324th Training SquadronFlight 715David BeckEvan CamposTucker ClarkAdam Miner

326th Training SquadronFlight 716Benjamin Fugler

Alexander HilkerJacob Kolleda

Flight 717Mitchell BrottEric BudraitisDaniel GalvinDylan RoundsFlight 718Amir AbdelshahidDrew AnthonyDavid BramblettBryan EchalasSolomon FaulknerShawn GrembanSamuel IvyShaun KellyNew MangayaAnthony PieperScott SalisburyKyle Yehle

331st Training SquadronFlight 709Todd JohnsonJeeno JustinianoSean Kline

Jarred KolvickBradley RiddleFlight 710Robin BennettStefanee Garls

Top BMT AirmanAnthony Piep-er, 326th TRS, Flight 718

Most Physically FitMale AirmenAdam Henthorn, 320th TRS, Flight 712Corey Charles, 320th TRS, Flight 711Nicholas Winter, 320th TRS, Flight 711Bradley Frantzman, 323rd TRS , Flight 719Female AirmenKyla De Mesa, 331st TRS, Flight 710Lydia Morgan, 323rd TRS, Flight 720Chaelynne Quigley,

331st TRS, Flight 710 Sydney Guzman, 331st TRS, Flight 710 Male Flights326th TRS, Flight 718320th TRS, Flight 711331st TRS, Flight 709Female Flights323rd TRS, Flight 720331st TRS, Flight 710 Top Academic Flights326th TRS, Flight 717326th TRS, Flight 718320th TRS, Flight 711

BMT HONORS


The U.S. Postal Service and the Mili-tary Postal Service Agency deadlines ensure packages arrive to military and State Department post offi ces overseas by Dec. 25.• Nov. 12 for parcel post mail

• Nov. 26 for space-available mail• Dec. 3 for parcel airlift mail• Dec. 10 for priority mail and fi rst-class mail, letters and cards• Dec. 17 for express mail military service.

U.S. Postal Service holiday mailing deadlines

Celebrate America’s Military is an annual series of events honoring the men and women of the active-duty mili-tary services, the Guard and Reserve, wounded warriors and veterans for their service to the nation.

The Greater San Antonio Chamber created the Celebrate America’s Mili-tary event in 1970 as a way for the business community to say, “Thank you” to the men and women who serve or have served in the U.S. Armed Forc-es. The tradition has grown to become the nation’s largest community affair honoring the military, with more than 250,000 people participating in CAM events each year.

TODAY

Veterans Day ceremonies – Fort Sam

Houston National Cemetery, 9:30 a.m.Bexar County Buffalo Soldiers com-

memorative ceremony – San Antonio National Cemetery, 1:30 p.m.

SATURDAY

U.S. Military Veterans parade and wreath laying – Alamo Plaza, 10:30 a.m., parade starts at noon. Visit http://usmvpa.com/ for more information.

SUNDAY

Veterans Day “Salute to Service” concert – Event featuring the Air Force Band of the West, Majestic Theater, 7 p.m.

Rock ’n Roll Marathon/Half Mara-thon – S. Alamo and E. Market Streets, 7:30 a.m. Military members can sign up with the code MILITARY2011 for $15 discount.

San Antonio celebrates America’s military

Great American Smokeout

THURSDAY,NOV. 17

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149th Fighter Wing objectives— To gain and maintain support from all public and

private employers of Air National Guard members.

— To the maximum extent possible these events should bring employers to observe their employees performing military duty.

— To develop strong personal relationships with employ-ers of RC members and the Department of Defense.

— To transport employers/supervisors to and around military sites where they can observe Guard members performing military service.

— To provide employers/supervisors the oppor-tunity to better understand what their Guard em-ployees do when they are away from their civilian occupation while serving their military duty.

Above: F-16s from the 149th Fighter Wing’s 182nd

Fighter Squadron fl y in formation behind a KC-135

tanker Oct. 29. Civilian employers of traditional

Guardsmen from the 149th FW got to see the KC-135 perform an aerial refueling

mission during the fl ight as part of the wing’s “Employer

Support for Guard and Reserve” program. Other

civilian employers of instruc-tor fi ghter pilots with the

182nd FS were selected to fl y in the back seat of an F-16 during the refueling mission. Right: Staff Sgt.

Adam Flood, crew chief with the 149th Maintenance

Group, talks to Steve Reich-ert, Dr. Dudley Harris and

Joseph Castaneda, who were among the 36 employers

who visited various facilities during the tour at Joint Base

San Antonio-Lackland.

boss lift operation

Photos by Staff Sgt. Eric Wilson

Above: Civilian employers of traditional Guardsmen from the 149th Fighter Wing are given a demon-stration of an F-16 engine test cell during the annu-al “Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve” tour Oct. 29. The test cell, commonly known as the “Hush House,” allows an F-16 engine to be tested at full throttle

while suppressing most of the engine noise. Inset: Staff Sgt. Lonnie Dunkin, 149th Communications Flight, reviews photos taken by his employer, Clint Howard, during an F-16 aerial refueling mission aboard a KC-135. Civilian employers of traditional Guardsmen visited Joint Base San Antonio-Lack-land to participate in the 149th Fighter Wing’s “Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve” program Oct. 29. Left: A civilian employer participating in the 149th Fighter Wing’s “Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve” program takes pictures during an F-16 aerial refueling mission over south Texas Oct. 29. The 149th FW’s annual ESGR event included a tour of wing facilities on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland as well as a fl ight aboard a KC-135 performing an F-16 aerial refueling mission.

employer support for guard and reserve program


FORT LEE, Va. – Commissary shoppers can fi nd extra savings through a new feature on the Defense Commissary Agency website.

DeCA’s www.commissaries.com home page now features the “Exclusive Savings” link.

The link makes it easy to fi nd other websites that offer exclusive savings for commissary shop-pers.

Created by companies that sell their products in commissaries, there are six new websites de-signed for commissary shoppers.

Their offerings include coupons, contests and other types of shopper services for exclusive use by commissary shoppers.

“Offers differ from site to site, but they all have something special above what you may fi nd in our stores,” said Chris Burns, DeCA’s director of sales. “Our industry partners have worked hard to make this possible for our military service members, their families and military retirees, and we’re glad to be able to offer an easy way to fi nd

these values with a link on our website.”DeCA does not control the content of the sites,

Burns added. DeCA’s website is featuring links to these sites

as a service to commissary customers, to make it easier for them to get the most out of their commissary benefi t, he said.

The Wilford Hall Department of Periodontics at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is seeking patients with spe-cifi c needs for treatment in the Periodontics Residency program.

Applicants must be active-duty family members, mili-tary retirees, or military retiree family members.

An existing periodontal condition must have been re-cently determined by a dentist to quality.

Eligible patients must obtain a written consult from their referring dentist.

This consult may be faxed to “Attention: Periodontics” at 210-292-5193, or may be delivered to the MacKown Dental Clinic during normal business hours.

A periodontal evaluation appointment will be sched-uled.

Patients will be selected for treatment based on the needs of the periodontal training program.

The Department of Periodontics provides treatment of the gums and bone support of the teeth, along with dental implants, and does not schedule appointments for fi llings, braces, crowns, or bridgework.

For more information, call Staff Sgt. Keesha Harris at 210-292-3857.

Base commissary shoppers net extra savings on DeCA website

Base periodontics program seeks patients for training


Edwards Aquifer Levelin feet above sea level

CURRENT LEVEL = 647.2

Normal - above 660’Stage I - 660’Stage II - 650’Stage III - 642’Stage IV - 640.5’Stage V - 637’

For water restrictions, visit www.502abw.af.mil

The Department of Defense dog breeding program needs families to foster puppies for three months.

Potential foster families need:• time and patience to raise a puppy age 12 weeks to six months, • a stimulating and safe home environment, and• a desire to help raise a military working dog.

FOSTER a PUPPY

Call 671-3686


Photo by Robbin CresswellCustomers line up to order lunch following Saturday’s grand opening of Bistro 171 at Port San Antonio. Located inside Bldg. 171, the new 175-seat restaurant features world cuisine, breakfast, gourmet coffees, and a soup and salad bar for patrons who work in the building. Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

BISTRO 171


NOV. 11The Airman and Family Readiness

Center is closed today for Veterans Day.

NOV. 14FAMILY READINESS BRIEFING

A family readiness briefi ng for deploying personnel is Monday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

The briefi ng is for personnel who are deploying, or are going on remote assignments or extended temporary deployments.

For more information, call 210-671-3722

RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR

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

The seminar is an informal forum

for family members who wish to talk about their individual experi-ences and the stress caused by deployment-related separations.


NOV. 15AMVET REPRESENTATIVE

An American Veterans National Service Offi cer is available to help with disability claims Tuesday, 8 a.m. to noon, at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

For more information or to make an appointment with an American Veterans National Service offi cer representative, call 210-699-5087.

PRE-SEPARATION RETIREES’ CLASS

A mandatory counseling class for retiring personnel is Tuesday, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Airman and Family

Readiness Center.Participants will be briefed on

benefi ts and services.For additional information, call

210-671-3722.

DISABILITY TAP SEMINAR

A disability transition assistance program seminar is Tuesday, 11 a.m. to noon, at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

The seminar for separating or re-

tiring personnel provides information on criteria and benefi ts for disabled veterans.

For additional information, call 210-671-3722.

NOV. 16RIGHT START ORIENTATION

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

For more information about the Right Start orientation class, call 210-671-3722.

KEY SPOUSE TRAINING

Training for the Key Spouse Program is Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

The Key Spouse Program is an Air Force readiness program sup-porting Airmen and their families during deployments, separations and emergencies by enhancing and encouraging communication between units and families.

For more information about the Key Spouse Program, call 210-671-3722.

FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT SEMINAR

A class by the Offi ce of Personnel Management on the federal employ-ment process is Wednesday, 1-3:30 p.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.


PERFORMING ARTS GROUP MEETING

The Lackland Performing Arts Group meets Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., at Arnold Hall Community Center. “Expressions,” an open microphone forum, follows the meeting from 7-9 p.m.

For more details, call 210-671-2619 or 210-671-2352.

NOV. 17PRE-SEPARATION CLASS

A mandatory counseling class for separating personnel is Thursday, 9-11 a.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

Attendees will be briefed about benefi ts and services.


DISABILITY TAP SEMINAR

A disability transition assistance program seminar is Thursday, 11 a.m. to noon, at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.


Monthly MeetingsENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB

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

OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB

The Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the month. For meeting location information, visit www.lacklandosc.org.MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN

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

On the web www.lacklandfss.com

Family Support Events

What’s Happening

LOS ANGELES – The Army and Air Force Exchange Service again lent its support to the Price Is Right’s annual Veteran’s Day “Salute to the Military” episode.

This year’s episode marks the fourth consecutive year that the Department of De-fense’s oldest and largest exchange service has part-nered with the CBS game show. The veteran-focused episode recognizes the sac-rifi ces of service members while raising awareness of the ability for any American to send an exchange gift card to Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors or Marines via the Internet by visit-ing www.shopmyexchange.com.

AAFES Senior Enlisted Advisor Chief Master Sgt. Jeffry Helm was

one of some 325 representatives of the Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy

and Coast Guard who comprised the special episode’s all-military

studio audience.After the show’s taping on

Oct. 24, Chief Helm present-ed the “Price Is Right’s” host Drew Carey with challenge

coins from AAFES Command-er Maj. Gen. Bruce Casella, Deputy Commanding Gen-eral Brig. Gen. Francis Hen-dricks, and Chief Operating Offi cer Mike Howard.

Military challenge coins are awarded for outstanding

service or performance of duty.The Price is Right’s 2011 “Sa-

lute to the Military” airs today on CBS. (Courtesy, Army and Air Force Exchange Service)

CBS shoots ‘Price is Right’ vet episodeCome on down

NOVEMBER 11, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 25sportsBODY BUILDING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Lackland Body Building Fitness and Figure Champion-ships take place Saturday at the Bob Hope Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 5408. Pre-judging begins at 8 a.m. Tickets cost $5. The Body Build Finals begin at 5:30 p.m. with fi nals tickets priced at $15. Tickets are available at all Lackland fi tness centers.

A GIFTED AUTOGRAPH SESSION

Patrons will have the op-portunity to meet International Federation BodyBuilding Pro and current Mr. Olympia "The Gift" Phil Heath Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. at the Lackland Base Exchange.

INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL

Season begins Nov. 28. Individu-als whose organization did not enter a team are entitled to participate by submitting their names for the Player's Pool. For information contact the sports office at 210-671-2725.

UPCOMING

SCOREBOARDRecreation W L1. Comptrollers 4 12. 344th TRS ............................. 4 13. 559th MDG .......................... 3 24. 341st TRS ............................. 2 35. 33rd TRS ............................... 2 3

Competitive W L1. Med Spt Gp ...........................4 02. Med Ops ...............................3 13. Crypto Div .............................3 24. Radiology ...............................2 25. 668th ALIS.............................1 36. 737th TRG..............................1 37. 543rd Spt Gp .........................1 3

JBSA POSTSEASONNov. 2

559th MDG 18, 56th Signal 0NIOC over Navy METC (forfeit)BAMC "D" 19, Clinical Spt Gp 13

Nov. 359th DS 26, AFPC 0359th Med Gp 7, 559th Med Gp 6BAMC "C" 13, NIOC 6

Monday, JBSA semifi nals59th DS 25, BAMC "C" 14359th Med Gp 28, BAMC "D" 7

Tuesday, JBSA Finals 59th Dental 26, 359th Med Gp 13

VOLLEYBALL

FLAG FOOTBALL

Dental puts JBSA competition to sleep

Photos by Robbin CresswellLeft: Wide receiver Aaron Johnson scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter to put Dental up 19-0. Right: John Grey scored two touchdowns in the 59th Den-tal Squadron's win over Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's 359th Medical Group Tuesday. Dental captured its fi rst JBSA Flag Football Championship.

By Jose T. Garza IIISports Editor

59th Dental Squadron quarterback Ricky Guajardo retired from the Air Force in May and got married to his wife, Staff Sgt. Amanda Williams, who also works for the 59th DS, in July.

His squadron gave him the best wed-ding gift ever almost four months later when his team defeated Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s 359th Medical Group 26-13 to win the JBSA Flag Football Championship.

Dental captured the title Tuesday, de-feating a fi eld of 10 competitors from all three JBSA military installations, just two weeks after winning the JBSA-Lackland Flag Football Championship.

“This is defi nitely a great wedding gift,” Guajardo said. “The team brought me

back. They wanted me to be part of the team so I really appreciated that.”

Wide Receiver John Grey put the fi nal bow on the wedding gift with an 80-yard touchdown from Guajardo, who threw for four touchdowns.

“That felt good,” Grey said about the 80-yarder. “I thought they were on my tail, but all I saw was the ‘W’, and I wanted to get it so I kept pushing hard on that run.”

Grey served up Dental’s fi rst touch-down, a 10-yard score, 10 minutes into the fi rst quarter. Guajardo pitched a lat-eral to wide receiver Nakeithian Phillips in the second quarter to put Dental up 12-0.

Before defeating 359th Med Group, Dental eliminated Air Force Personnel Center from JBSA-Randolph and Brooks Army Medical Center “C” from JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. They allowed only 27 points in the JBSA tournament and 36 points throughout the season.

“Our defense did a great job all season long,” Guajardo said. “They are the back-bone of our team.

“It was great to come through with the victory because the whole team earned it.

I’m so proud of them.”Dental didn’t allow 359th’s two touch-

downs until the fourth quarter. Darrell Stewart ran in for a 5-yard score and Tony Jones caught a touchdown pass with fi ve minutes left for the 359th’s only points.

When the fi nal whistle sounded, the 59th DS became JBSA’s top fl ag football team.

“I can honestly say, we were a better team than they were,” Guajardo said. “It showed on the fi eld. Not only did I have a great bunch of guys this season, but I hope to have a great bunch next year and in years to come.”

Grey said the team kept its composure all year and did not let its undefeated reg-ular season go to the players’ heads.

“We are blessed,” he said. “The win is starting to set in. Being undefeated, the key was confi dence and not losing our composure, not being conceited.”

Guajardo described the win and the team in one word – dominating.

“We knew that as long as we did our part, which was catch balls and pull fl ags, there was no team that could stay on the same fi eld with us. We showed it tonight,” Guajardo said.

QB Guajardo tosses 4touchdowns en routeto 26-13 JBSA title win

TALESPINNER NOVEMBER 11, 2011GR

IDlocks

Nonie Valentine

Administrative AssistantDwayne Reed

Varsity Sports Director

Joe Bela

Chief of Internal Communications

Jose T. Garza III

Talespinner Sports EditorSteve Reichert

Fitness & Sports Director

“The seven days of bliss are over for the bipolar Cowboys. Buffalo is reel-ing from last week’s lost to the Jets. Expect a beat down Sunday in Dallas.”

– Joe Bela

NFL - WEEK 10 6-8 6-8 8-6 7-7 GRIDlocks GUEST

N.E at N.Y. Jets, Sunday New England New England New England New England N.Y. Jets

Oakland at San Diego, Sunday San Diego San Diego San Diego San Diego San Diego

Buffalo at Dallas, Sunday Dallas Buffalo Dallas Dallas Dallas

Houston at Tampa Bay, Sunday Houston Houston Tampa Bay Houston Houston

New Orleans at Atlanta, Sunday Atlanta New Orleans Atlanta New Orleans Atlanta

St. Louis at Cleveland, Sunday St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis Cleveland Cleveland

Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, Sunday Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Cincinatti Pittsburgh Pittsburgh

Arizona at Philadelphia, Sunday Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia

Baltimore at Seattle, Sunday Baltimore Baltimore Baltimore Baltimore Baltimore

Detroit at Chicago, Sunday Detroit Chicago Detroit Chicago Chicago

N.Y. Giants at S.F., Sunday N.Y. Giants N.Y. Giants San Francisco San Francisco San Francisco

Minnesota at Green Bay, Monday Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay

OVERALL: 74-54 (.578) OVERALL: 81-47 (.633) OVERALL: 81-47 (.633) OVERALL: 87-41 (.680)


Air Force trounces Army to retain cup

By Don BranumU.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – In the U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons’ battle to keep the Commander in Chief’s tro-phy, the U.S. Military Academy Black Knights (Army) drew fi rst blood and more, but Air Force’s defense contin-ued to make plays in the second half, forcing three fumbles to set up 24 un-answered points and a 24-14 Air Force victory.

The Falcons went three and out on their fi rst possession, and quarterback Tim Jefferson fumbled on the fi rst play of their second possession. That fumble and Army’s recovery led to the Black Knights’ second touchdown to take a 14-0 lead in the fi rst quarter.

The Black Knights ran for almost 300 yards in the fi rst half, helping keep the Falcons’ offense off the fi eld. But points were hard to come by for Army.

Air Force’s fi rst red zone stop came on Army’s second drive, with Ryan Gardner and Jordan Waiwaiole stuff-ing Larry Dixon on fourth and 2 from the Falcons’ 19. The second came at the goal line, this time with Alex Means and Brady Amack combining to stop

Army quarterback Max Jenkins inches shy of the goal line.

The third key play came within 30 seconds of halftime, when Falcons de-fensive back Josh Hall stripped Army running back Josh Hall of the ball just outside the goal line.

The ball bounced out of the end zone for a touchback, and the Falcons went into the locker room with a fl icker of life, trailing 14-0.

“I thought they came out and slugged us right in the face, and they knocked us on our heels,” said Falcons head coach Troy Calhoun. “That’s a real credit to their coach-es and the young men at West Point.”

Army Lt. Gen. David Huntoon, the U.S. Military Academy superintendent, said he was pleased with the half-time score.

“I learned long ago not to predict the outcome of football games, espe-cially service academy games,” Huntoon said. “But I’m delighted right now.”

Air Force,

which came in with a 4-13 record when their opponents scored fi rst, faced an uphill climb in the second half, but while the Knights had the lead, the Falcons had the momen-tum. They emerged from the locker r o o m looking like the team t h a t had put a scare into t h e No. 3 Boise State

Broncos Oct. 22, blitzing down

the fi eld in their fi rst possession of the sec-

ond half. Parker

Herrington kicked his fi rst of three fi eld goals to give the Falcons their fi rst points of the day.

After Air Force’s defense stopped Army at midfi eld, the Falcons struck again. Jefferson got the Falcons into striking range with passes of 21 yards and 35 yards to Joshua Freeman and Zack Kauth to set up a 2-yard touch-down run. Asher Clark carried in the two-point conversion to make it 14-11. A fumbled snap on Army’s next posses-sion set up Herrington’s second fi eld goal of the game to tie the score.

On the Knights’ next possession, the Falcons again held fast, forcing fourth and six from the Army 36. Army re-ceiver Justin Allen fumbled the handoff from punter Kolin Walk, and Stephan Atrice recovered for Air Force at the Army 14. Later, Jefferson ran un-touched into the end zone to give Air Force the go-ahead touchdown.

Two more Army turnovers in the fourth quarter sealed the game. Jon Davis forced a fumble from Army run-ning back Jared Hassin and ran it back to the Army 19, setting up Herrington’s third fi eld goal of the day. Davis also intercepted Army’s Jenkins at the Air Force 30 with 2:37 to play, allowing the Falcons to run out the clock.

Photos by Tech. Sgt. Robert McCoyLeft: Air Force running back Asher Clark rushed for 78 yards on 16 carries Saturday. Right: Air Force defenders swarm Army running back Larry Dixon as the Falcons capitalized on fi ve Army turnovers to win 24-14. Air Force won its second straight Commander in Chief’s trophy.

Air Force quarter-back Tim Jefferson

fi nished with 66 yards on 20 rushes with two

touchdowns.


FSS, AAFES HOLIDAY OPERATING HOURS

Five 802nd Force Support Squad-ron facilities, along with Army and Air Force Exchange Service locations, are open today for Veterans Day.

Operating hours for the fi ve 802nd FSS facilities are: Skylark Bowling Center, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Chaparral Fitness Center, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Medina Fitness Center, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Warhawk Fitness Center, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Gateway Hills golf course, pro shop and snack bar, 6:30 a.m. to sunset; all others are closed.

Operating hours for AAFES loca-tions are: Base exchange – main store, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; food court, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Starbucks, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; BMT Mini-Mall – Popeye’s and Taco John’s, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Subway, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Starbucks, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Other facilities – Troop Mall North, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Burger King, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Godfather’s Pizza, noon to 6 p.m.; Popeye’s (next to Express Shop-pette), 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Express

Shoppette, open 24 hours; and military clothing store, closed.

FIRST SERGEANTS SYMPOSIUM

The Air Education and Training Command First Sergeants Sympo-sium hosted by AETC and the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland First Ser-geants Council begins Monday at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy Training Center.

The symposium is open to those interested in becoming a fi rst sergeant or an additional duty fi rst sergeant. Technical sergeants and above are eligible to attend.

For more information, contact Master Sgt. Scott Johnson, 343rd Training Squadron; Master Sgt. Michael Standring, 324th Training Squadron; or any fi rst sergeant.

JBSA TRAVEL SURVEY

The 502nd Air Base Wing is conducting a Traffi c Points of Origin study to evaluate military, retiree and civilian population traffi c patterns at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, JBSA-Randolph, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis.

All JBSA active-duty service

members, Reserve, Department of Defense civilians and contractors, retirees, and dependents age 18 and older who travel on and around JBSA installations are eligible to partici-pate in the survey.

Each respondent will receive a coupon for a free cup of coffee at any JBSA AAFES Express store and will automatically be entered to win one of three prizes – a $100 gas card, or one of two $50 exchange gift cards. The survey is online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JBSAsurvey.

THANKSGIVING DAY DINING

Active-duty family members, and retirees and their immediate depen-dents are authorized to have dinner Thanksgiving Day, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Rodney Gott dining facility, Bldg. 2041 on Security Hill.

Reservations are required by Nov. 18 to Sylvia Terrell at 210-671-3865/66. Meal prices are a la carte.

TOPS IN BLUE AUDITIONS

Air Force Tops in Blue is conduct-ing its annual world-wide talent search for the 2012 cast. The online

application and video submission deadline is Tuesday.

For details, call Arnold Hall Com-munity Center at 210-671-2619 or visit www.topsinblue.com.

BMT OBSTACLE COURSE REGULATIONS

The Air Force Basic Military Train-ing obstacle course is open only to BMT trainees and 737th Training Group personnel.

The obstacle course is closed to all other Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland personnel in accordance with Air Force Instruction 36-2202 and 737th TRG Instruction 36-2202.

MONTHLY ASMC TRAINING LUNCHEON

The Alamo chapter of American Society of Military Comptrollers meets Wednesday, 11 a.m., at the Fort Sam Houston golf course restaurant for its monthly training luncheon. For reservations, call 210-652-0448.

OPERATION HOMECOOKING VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are needed to man telephones and take reservation requests for Operation Homecooking. Reservations will be taken Monday

through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., until Nov. 23.

The program gives families the opportunity to share their Thanksgiv-ing Day meal with Airmen and basic trainees. To volunteer, call 210-671-8060.

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO FOOD DRIVE

The Joint Base San Antonio chaplain corps begins a week-long drive Sunday in a city-wide effort to collect 1 million pounds of food for the San Antonio Food Bank.

The drive runs through Nov. 20, and Freedom Chapel is the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland collec-tion center. Items needed are peanut butter, cereal, chili, tuna, macaroni and cheese, rice, beans, and can foods. For details, call 210-671-4208.

RETIREE ACTIVITIES OFFICE CLOSURE

The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Retiree Activities Offi ce will be closed starting Nov. 21 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The offi ce will reopen Dec. 1 at 9 a.m. For emergencies or urgent matters, call Robert Zaske, RAO director, at 210-557-6837.

LOCAL BRIEFS

CHAPEL SERVICESChristianCatholicTuesday-Friday:Freedom ChapelDaily Eucharist, 11:30 a.m.

Saturday:Freedom ChapelEucharist, 5:30 p.m.Reconciliation after Eucharist

Sunday:Freedom ChapelReligious Ed., 9 a.m.Eucharist, 11 a.m.Spanish Mass, 8 a.m.

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

Seventh-Day AdventistService, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.Sunday:Airmen Memorial ChapelLiturgical Service, 8 a.m.Freedom ChapelContemporary Service,9:30 a.m.Gospel Service,12:30 p.m.Children’s ChurchprovidedReligious Ed., 11 a.m.Wednesday and Thursday:Bible Study, 6 p.m.

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

IslamicFriday:Defense Language

InstituteStudent CenterFaith Study, 1:30 p.m.Jummah Prayer, 1:30-2:30 p.m.Sunday:Religious Ed., 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

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

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

BuddistSunday:BMT Reception Center,10 a.m. - noon.

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

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

community

FOR MORE DETAILS, CONTACT:

Freedom Chapel

671-4208

Gateway Chapel

671-2911

Hope Chapel

671-2941

Air Force Aid Society 671-3722Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722Airman’s Attic 671-1780Base Post Offi ce 671-1058Bowling Center 671-2271DEERS 800-538-9552Exceptional Family Member Program 671-3722Family Child Care 671-3376Legal Offi ce 671-3362Library 671-3610Medical Appointment Line 916-9900MPF ID Cards 671-6006Outdoor Recreation 925-5532TRICARE Info 800-444-5445Thrift Shop 671-3600

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

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