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A PUBL ICAT ION OF THE 502nd A IR BASE W ING

Photo by Gregory RippsA Columbia Heights Elementary School student tries out the horn of a HUMVEE under the supervision of U.S. Army Sgt. Steve Carson. He and other Soldiers of the 717th Military Intelligence Battalion visited the school Nov. 8 to give children a look at military life to help them appreciate veterans. See page 14.

Veterans honoredCeremony at Fort Sam Houston National CemeteryPG 12

Cody named CMSGT of the Air ForceTop enlisted re� ects un-rivaled professionalismPG 03

Lucky sevens!Air Force wins seventh consecutive championshipPG 23

Are your Airmen ready for high year tenure?Commentary by Dr. Todd ForePG 02

HUMVEE Honky-tonkin'Children get look at military life while having fun

TALESPINNER November 16, 2012commentary

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Are your Airmen ready for high year tenure?By Dr. Todd ForeExecutive Director, Air Force Personnel Center

Most Airmen affected by high year tenure changes announced in December will have one more op-

portunity to test for promotion before changes take effect in September 2013. If they don’t make it, they’ll be separated from the Air Force.

Are your Airmen ready? As com-manders, fi rst sergeants, supervisors, leaders and mentors, we all play a role in our fellow Airmen’s success. Promotion testing is very strict – no group study or study support is al-lowed – so maybe you don’t think you can do anything to help your people prepare. But, the fact is we have responsibilities, and with only one more shot at promotion your Air-men need you now more than ever.

Educate and communicate. Those are your responsibilities.

Promotion tests are hard. They require serious, long-term study. To do well Airmen must develop and stick with a study routine. Do your Airmen understand that? If they’re approaching HYT, they may not, and they may not know where to start. You must educate them on how to develop, implement and fol-low through on their study plans.

Have you spoken personally with your Airmen about this issue? Do you know why they haven’t been selected for promotion? Do you know if personal or professional barriers are inhibiting them? If the answer is no, you are failing to communi-cate. Sure, it’s a two-way street, but as a leader, your job is to grow and develop Airmen. You can’t do that if you don’t communicate with them.

We cannot afford to lose valuable Airmen because they didn’t know how

to prepare or were unable to over-come barriers on their own. You can’t study for (or with) your Airmen and you can’t take the promotion test for them, but you can help them learn the formula for success if you take the time to communicate with them. Will you pass the leader/mentor test?

For HYT details, go to the myPers website at https://mypers.af.mil, select the “search all components” option and enter “Enlisted High Year Tenure” in the search window.

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“You can’t study for (or with) your Air-men and you can’t take the promotion test for them, but you can help them learn the formula for suc-cess if you take the time to communicate with them.”

– Dr. Todd Fore

November 16, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 3newsTHANKSGIVING DAY DINING

Family members, retirees and their immediate dependents are authorized to have dinner Thanksgiving Day, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Lackland Training Annex Dining Facility, Bldg. 124.

Meal prices are a la carte and required reservations are due Nov. 16.

For reservations or details, call Sylvia Terrell at 210-671-2009/3866.

TOPS IN BLUE AUDITIONS

Air Force Tops in Blue is conducting its annual world-wide talent search for the 2013 cast. The online application and video submission deadline is Dec. 14.

For additional information, call Percy Lewis at 210-671-2619 or visit http://www.topsinblue.com.

PARENTS NIGHT OUT

Give Parents a Break/Parents Night Off at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Youth Center and the Gateway Child Development Center is Nov. 16, 6:30-11:30 p.m.

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

FEDERAL BENEFITS OPEN SEASON

Federal benefi ts open season for Air Force civilian employees continues through Dec. 10.

For details, contact Donna Leeth at 210-671-0005.

FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE AT WHASC

The fl u vaccine fast track program is open in the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center atrium for active-duty personnel and Department of Defense benefi ciaries. Active-duty members are required to receive the vaccine.

The vaccine is available Monday, Tues-day, Wednesday, and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Active duty in uniform have priority.

Patients with booked appointments may receive the vaccine from their pri-mary care manager. Medical contractors not TRICARE eligible need to receive their vaccine off base and bring proof to the Public Health Offi ce.

For information on medical employee health, contact Staff Sgt. Shayna Alisasis at 210-292-3138. For details on the fast track program, contact the Allergy and Immunizations Clinic at 210-292-4278.

NEWS IN BRIEF

WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III has named Chief Master Sgt. James A. Cody to serve as the 17th chief master sergeant of the Air Force.

Cody will assume his new position on Feb. 1, following the Jan. 31 re-tirement of current Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy. Roy’s re-tirement will culminate more than 30 years of service to the Air Force.

“Chief Roy and his wife, Paula, have been a blessing for our Air Force. They have worked tirelessly for the past three-plus years as phenomenal ad-vocates for our Airmen and families. Betty and I wish them all the best as they prepare for the next chapter in their lives,” Welsh said.

“The quality and professionalism of our enlisted force is unrivaled due in great part to the remarkable commit-ment and dedication of Chief Roy and Paula to take care of Airmen and their families,” said Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley. “The Air Force must continue to develop the quality Airmen the service needs and we look forward to the experience that Chief Cody and his wife, Athena, herself a re-tired chief master sergeant, will bring to this effort.”

Cody, who joined the Air Force in 1984, is currently the command chief master sergeant for Air Education and Training Command. His career includes various assignments in air traffi c con-trol and as the command chief master sergeant, 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, Travis Air Force Base, Ca-lif.; 6th Air Mobility Wing, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla.; and 18th Air Force, Scott Air Force Base, Ill.

“We are excited to welcome Chief Cody and Athena to the team as they take the baton from the Roys,” Welsh said.“ The next few years will be fi lled with many opportunities and challeng-es and our Air Force will greatly ben-efi t from the leadership, experience and wisdom they bring.”

“Chief Cody will do a fantastic job of

representing the enlisted force,” said Roy. “I have every confi dence that he and Athena are prepared to handle the challenges that face our Airmen and their families in the years to come.”

The offi ce of the chief master ser-geant of the Air Force represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, provides direction for the enlisted

corps and represents their interests to the American public and all levels of government. The CMSAF serves as a personal advisor to the Air Force Chief of Staff and Secretary of the Air Force on all issues regarding the wel-fare, readiness, proper utilization, and progress of the enlisted force and their families.

Cody named next Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force

Chief Master Sgt. James A. Cody

November 16, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 3newsTHANKSGIVING DAY DINING

Family members, retirees and their immediate dependents are authorized to have dinner Thanksgiving Day, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Lackland Training Annex Dining Facility, Bldg. 124.

Meal prices are a la carte and required reservations are due Nov. 16.

For reservations or details, call Sylvia Terrell at 210-671-2009/3866.

TOPS IN BLUE AUDITIONS

Air Force Tops in Blue is conducting its annual world-wide talent search for the 2013 cast. The online application and video submission deadline is Dec. 14.

For additional information, call Percy Lewis at 210-671-2619 or visit http://www.topsinblue.com.

PARENTS NIGHT OUT

Give Parents a Break/Parents Night Off at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Youth Center and the Gateway Child Development Center is Nov. 16, 6:30-11:30 p.m.

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

FEDERAL BENEFITS OPEN SEASON

Federal benefi ts open season for Air Force civilian employees continues through Dec. 10.

For details, contact Donna Leeth at 210-671-0005.

FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE AT WHASC

The fl u vaccine fast track program is open in the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center atrium for active-duty personnel and Department of Defense benefi ciaries. Active-duty members are required to receive the vaccine.

The vaccine is available Monday, Tues-day, Wednesday, and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Active duty in uniform have priority.

Patients with booked appointments may receive the vaccine from their pri-mary care manager. Medical contractors not TRICARE eligible need to receive their vaccine off base and bring proof to the Public Health Offi ce.

For information on medical employee health, contact Staff Sgt. Shayna Alisasis at 210-292-3138. For details on the fast track program, contact the Allergy and Immunizations Clinic at 210-292-4278.

NEWS IN BRIEF

WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III has named Chief Master Sgt. James A. Cody to serve as the 17th chief master sergeant of the Air Force.

Cody will assume his new position on Feb. 1, following the Jan. 31 re-tirement of current Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy. Roy’s re-tirement will culminate more than 30 years of service to the Air Force.

“Chief Roy and his wife, Paula, have been a blessing for our Air Force. They have worked tirelessly for the past three-plus years as phenomenal ad-vocates for our Airmen and families. Betty and I wish them all the best as they prepare for the next chapter in their lives,” Welsh said.

“The quality and professionalism of our enlisted force is unrivaled due in great part to the remarkable commit-ment and dedication of Chief Roy and Paula to take care of Airmen and their families,” said Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley. “The Air Force must continue to develop the quality Airmen the service needs and we look forward to the experience that Chief Cody and his wife, Athena, herself a re-tired chief master sergeant, will bring to this effort.”

Cody, who joined the Air Force in 1984, is currently the command chief master sergeant for Air Education and Training Command. His career includes various assignments in air traffi c con-trol and as the command chief master sergeant, 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, Travis Air Force Base, Ca-lif.; 6th Air Mobility Wing, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla.; and 18th Air Force, Scott Air Force Base, Ill.

“We are excited to welcome Chief Cody and Athena to the team as they take the baton from the Roys,” Welsh said.“ The next few years will be fi lled with many opportunities and challeng-es and our Air Force will greatly ben-efi t from the leadership, experience and wisdom they bring.”

“Chief Cody will do a fantastic job of

representing the enlisted force,” said Roy. “I have every confi dence that he and Athena are prepared to handle the challenges that face our Airmen and their families in the years to come.”

The offi ce of the chief master ser-geant of the Air Force represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, provides direction for the enlisted

corps and represents their interests to the American public and all levels of government. The CMSAF serves as a personal advisor to the Air Force Chief of Staff and Secretary of the Air Force on all issues regarding the wel-fare, readiness, proper utilization, and progress of the enlisted force and their families.

Cody named next Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force

Chief Master Sgt. James A. Cody

TALESPINNER November 16, 2012

by Debbie GildeaAir Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

Unless approved for special leave accrual, active-duty and Active Guard Reserve members who have more than 60 days of leave must use it or lose it by Oct. 1, 2013, when the temporary leave carryover extension provision expires, Air Force Person-nel Center offi cials said.

The 2010 National Defense Autho-rization Act included a provision that allowed members to carry up to 75 days of leave forward to the new fi s-cal year in response to limited leave opportunities tied to deployments and other mission requirements, said Senior Master Sgt. Kreig Cressione, Air Force Personnel Center Special Programs Branch Chief.

“It’s possible that the provision could be extended, but Airmen shouldn’t count on that. Members must plan ahead to ensure they’re able to use their excess leave,” Cressione said. “Supervisors need to be aware, as well, so they can work to deconfl ict

leave in their work centers.“Airmen who do not have more

than 60 days also need to be cogni-zant of the change,” Cressione said.

Between now and the end of fi scal year 2013, active-duty members will earn 2.5 leave days per month, so an Airman with more than 30 days of accrued leave currently could be over the limit by Sept. 30, 2013.

Some reserve members will be af-fected as well, said Lt. Col. Belinda Petersen, Air Reserve Personnel Cen-ter public affairs.

“Although traditional Air Reserve Component and active-duty person-nel programs differ slightly, full time members of the (Air National Guard and Air Force reserve or) AGR ac-crue leave the same way active-duty members do, so the extension expira-tion will affect them,” Petersen said. “Some people may not be aware of the difference between traditional Reserve and AGR, so if you’re af-fected, it’s a good idea to make sure your supervisor and coworkers are aware.”

Excepted from the use-or-lose rule are those with approved special leave accrual.

“SLA approval is for members who couldn’t use their leave because of na-tional emergency, crisis, catastrophe, or national security situations,” said Cressione. “SLA isn’t granted when Airmen choose not to take leave un-der those conditions, but when they are unable to do so.”

Airmen who have been approved for SLA, depending on their location

and situation, could be authorized to carry as much as 120 days for as long as four years.

“Most Airmen won’t be able to car-ry that much excess leave for that long,” he said. “Airmen on active duty who are entitled to hostile fi re and imminent danger pay are gener-ally authorized to carry excess leave, but it isn’t automatic, they have to request it.”

For SLA approval, Airmen must submit a request to the unit com-mander. Deployed members must identify themselves to the Personnel Support for Contingency Operations team, and the PERSCO team will no-tify their home station military per-sonnel section for action.

“If you don’t have approved SLA, you can only carry 60 days into the next fi scal year, though,” Cressione said. “So don’t wait until the last min-ute to plan your leave.”

For information about the military leave program and other personnel issues, visit the myPers website at https://mypers.af.mil.

Military leave carryover extension expires Oct. 1October 2013

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Staff Sgt. Jennifer Kudla59th Medical Wing Inpatient SquadronDuty title: Assistant noncommissioned offi cer in chargeTime in service: Five years, six monthsHometown: Scott Air Force Base, Ill.

“Staff Sgt. Jennifer Kudla is extremely deserving of the Diamond Sharp Recognition award. She is the example of “how to look and to be” to her Airmen and peers. In the last month she has carried the Inpatient Pediatric Ward through losing a noncommissioned offi cer in charge to retirement, preparing and training 22 offi cers, 16 medical technicians, and 16 civilians for the Joint Commission hospital inspection, and train-ing a new NCOIC. Although Kudla’s approach to her duties is typically seen as “just doing your job,” Kudla does her job everyday above and beyond. She dedicates her time before and after work regularly to the Airmen and patients on the pediatric fl oor. Her dedication and profes-sionalism are the utmost example of the Air Force core values. Her troops know that she can be counted on for service before self and she deserves to know that we all appreciate her.”

- Master Sgt. Amanda FitzpatrickFirst sergeant, Inpatient Operations Group, SAMMC

Staff Sgt. Christopher Barrow802nd Communications SquadronDuty title: Client Systems technicianTime in service: Six yearsHometown: Colorado Springs, Colo.

“Staff Sgt. Christopher Barrow was selected ahead of his peers because he is a top-notch NCO. Barrow led the Commander’s Compli-ance Readiness Inspection Team of four military personnel, ensuring all areas exceeded the pass rate. He performed base-wide retina scans for network vulnerabilities – resolving 493 remedy trouble tickets in a short amount of time. Barrow also reconfi gured the local registration authority machine on order-to-issue alternate token cards and organizational box encryption certifi cates. On his off time he’s completed 15 credit hours towards a Computer Science degree and coaches a 3-and 4-year-old Young Men’s Christian Association T-Ball team.”

- Tech. Sgt. Jason PhillipsFirst sergeant, 802nd Communications Squadron

Airman 1st Class Mercedes Quinn668th Alteration and Installation SquadronDuty title: Knowledge Ops ManagerTime in service: Nine monthsHometown: Gresham, Ore.

“Airman 1st Class Mercedes Quinn is an outstand-ing Airman. She currently serves as a knowledge op-erations manager – a position in which she displays competence and professionalism. Quinn has stepped up to lead or assist in numerous squadron and group activities. She recently stepped up to assist with the squadron’s Fitness Improvement Program, establishing an outstanding 100 percent pass-rate for individuals who fail their physical training test. This program has signifi cantly contributed to the squadron’s Fit to Fight goals and has pushed the unit above a 95 percent pass rate. Finally, Quinn led the fi rst-ever 543rd ISRG Trunk or Treat, providing food, festivities and fun to more than 100 children and their families. Quinn epitomizes the Air Force’s core values, sets the example for her peers on and off duty and is truly Diamond Sharp.”

- Master Sgt. Michael MancheeFirst sergeant, 668 Alteration and Installation Squadron

Staff Sgt. Marcus Wells 543rd Support SquadronDuty title: Assist. NCOIC, Work Management CenterTime in service: 10 years, three monthsHometown: Akron, Mich.

“Staff Sgt. Marcus Wells is defi nitely deserving of the Diamond Sharp award. During this period, he led the squadron Booster Club fundraising efforts rallying 40 squadron members for two events, raising a total of $6,500. These funds will directly support the squadron Thanksgiving social, Holiday Party and summer bash. Additionally, Wells was coined by the Air Force Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency commander for organizing a site tour and delivering an outstanding pre-sentation. Finally, he was hand-picked by the National Security Agency Texas site commander to deliver the site overview to 58 senior leaders. Wells’ professionalism is contagious in his work center, the squadron and the local community.”

- Master Sgt. Sherlock WalkerFirst sergeant, 543rd Support Squadron

Staff Sgt. Jammie Preiser453rd Electronic Warfare SquadronDuty title: Research analystTime in service: Six yearsHometown: Los Angeles, Calif.

“Staff Sgt. Jammie Preiser has been working as a research analyst since May, learning the job in record time and currently the top folder producer in the element, boosting analysis 25 percent. Preiser enabled analysis which feeds the Combat Support Database supporting over 800 mission-planning users through-out the Defense Department community. She is a devoted physical train-ing leader, running the Commanders Fitness Improvement Program, contributing to the squadron’s 98 percent pass rate. She leads the way with a personal score of 96 percent. Preiser is also active in the com-munity, integrating the 453rd EWS with the Security Hill Top III during their annual Clay Shoot Competition Fundraiser, raising money for the 453rd EWS Booster Club and nearly $3000 for the Top III. Furthermore, she currently attends American Military University in pursuit of her de-gree in Intelligence Studies, tackling fi ve courses this year with a 4.0 grade point average. Preiser embodies the Air Force core values and is deserving of this month’s Diamond Sharp Award.”

- Master Sgt. Michael HingerFirst sergeant, 453rd Electronic Warfare Squadron

Senior Airman Christian Little93rd Intelligence SquadronDuty title: Commander’s Support Element journeymanTime in service: Three years, two monthsHometown: Moline, Ill.

“Senior Airman Christian Little has been an instrumental part of resolving enlisted performance report issues within our squadron. Dur-ing a manning shortfall, he not only maintained the squadron’s perfor-mance report program, but he ensured the timeliness of each report, decreasing late EPRs by 90 percent. He works weekly with the newly-established fl ight EPR monitors, leading them step-by-step through the EPR process. He has stepped up in a leadership role, developing and mentoring the junior Airmen within the Commander’s Support Element, as well as pushing them to complete their training requirements. Little is also working toward his Community College of the Air Force degree, having accomplished a 3.5 grade point average to date. Professional at every turn, he is also a dedicated volunteer, using his free time to aid in organization of Halloween festivities for the children at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Little is a sharp Airman with a strong drive for self-improvement, who motivates his peers by his own push for excel-lence.”

- Senior Master Sgt. Thomas Gonzales First sergeant, 93rd Intelligence Squadron

Airman 1st Class Marcus BottensekCryptologic Systems DivisionDuty title: Technical Applications Production technicianTime in service: One year, seven monthsHometown: Springfi eld, Ore.

“Airman 1st Class Marcus Bottensek is a model Airman who consistently performs above his peers and stands out as a natural leader. He embodies the Air Force core values, espe-cially “Excellence in All We Do.” Bottensek demonstrates pride in his work and always performs at the highest level. He takes the reins of leadership and mentors his peers in ensuring all required duty tasks are accomplished. Bottensek naturally fulfi lls the role of an NCO when none are present. His fellow Airmen rely on him for answers and to help them solve problems. Bottensek is vice president of the Cryptologic Systems Division Airmen’s Council and has taken lead for multiple activities, raising $260. He dedicated countless hours as a Com-bined Federal Campaign representative making 100 percent contact throughout his branch and raising more than $10,000 in donations. As a physical training leader he was instrumental in helping his branch achieve a 100 percent pass rate and an outstanding 95 percent excellent rate.”

- Master Sgt. Lawrence SnyderFirst sergeant, Cryptologic Systems Division


By Mike JosephSenior Writer

Inter-American Air Forces Acad-emy students learned fi rst hand how the election process works in the United States, on Election Day Nov. 6.

Part of the 37th Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, IAAFA teaches 37 technical courses, in Spanish and in English, to students from more than 22 Latin American and Caribbean countries every year, in order to foster an enduring Inter-

American engagement. IAAFA emphasizes a “hands-on”

approach to training and U.S. cul-tural awareness.

More than 240 IAAFA in-residence students from Latin American part-ner nations gathered at the IAAFA Training Center for briefi ngs about the U.S. presidential and Congres-sional elections.

Briefi ngs focused on the differenc-es between the U.S. popular elections and Electoral College voting, the two main U.S. political parties and the history of voting in the United States. Students also learned about the dos and don’ts for U.S. military members during the election and political pro-cesses.

At breaks and between lectures a live feed of both the presidential race and Congressional races was streamed for the students.

Two students in the IAAFA interna-tional logistics course found the brief-

Latin American students learn about US election process fi rst hand

See ELECTION PG10

Photo by Alan BoedekerIAAFA students participated in a mock election, picking their choices for U.S. president from “ballots,” after hearing about the election process in the United States.


ings and the election process quite informative.

“The presidential election (in the United States) is of great interest to a lot of international countries,” said Lt. Ana Garcia of the Columbian navy through an interpreter. “Based on the outcome, it could very well have an impact in the international arena.

“I had a general knowledge on how the voting system worked for each state, but not how it affected the elec-tion process,” she said. “I knew I was coming (to IAAFA) when the elections were happening, and I was excited about being here.”

Capt. Adolpho Perez, a member of the Panama national police, was im-pressed by the election process. He had been aware of the U.S. elections prior to arriving at IAAFA through the news.

“It was an eye-opening experience,” said Perez through an interpreter, “on how a country such as the United States, which is so big, can manage the process so transparently.

“It was the fi rst time I experienced, in a learning (environment), how the president (of the United States)

is elected and the process for elec-tions,” he said. “I had a vague idea about the electoral vote, but through this I was able to learn how it worked and how the vote was applied.”

Perez was captivated by the pro-cess and what he had learned. In fact, Perez was so interested he stayed up in his dormitory room following the election coverage until 1 a.m. elec-tion night.

Garcia said she also followed the election coverage for a short while after returning to her room, but ad-mitted with a laugh that a test the next morning took precedence over following the coverage.

Garcia, a lawyer, and Perez were both awestruck how U.S. military members were allowed to vote just like any other registered American voter.

“What caught my attention, and what I found interesting, was military personnel could exercise their rights to vote,” she said. “In (Columbia), I cannot vote as a military member.

“But what really fascinated me was after the president is selected, the loyalty (of the U.S. military) is to the commander-in-chief, (not to a politi-cal party).”

ELECTION from PG08

Photo by Alan BoedekerCol. Mark D. Camerer, center with earphones, commander of the 37th Training Wing, JBSA-Lackland, and his wife, Julie, in blue, listen via a translator as International students learn about the voting process in the United States.


By Lori NewmanJBSA-FSH News Leader

Members of the military and civilian communities gathered at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Nov. 11 to honor veterans – past and present.

“Today’s events mark as a tribute to the sacrifi ces, determination and great courage of those who have served and those who are still serv-ing,” said retired Air Force Master Sgt. Tom Earnest, master of ceremo-nies.

“Because of our veterans, mil-lions of people live in freedom and America remains the greatest force in the world. On this day we honor their role in protecting our country and liberties we enjoy.”

Brig. Gen. Theresa C. Carter, Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing commander, served as keynote speaker for the day’s event.

Carter highlighted the service of

veterans such as Medal of Honor re-cipient U.S. Army Master Sgt. Cleto Rodriquez and U.S. Navy Seaman 2nd Class Dee Hall, who are interred at Fort Sam Houston National Cem-etery.

The men and women serving in the military today carry on the legacy of those who have served before them, Carter said.

“I am inspired every day by their passion, dedication and devotion to duty; their desire to be a part of something that’s bigger than them-selves,” the general said.

Carter also spoke about wounded warriors like U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Bobby Henline who became a pro-fessional comedian after recovering from his injuries and Tech. Sgt. Israel Del Toro who reenlisted after being deemed 100 percent disabled.

“We honor and remember our Sol-diers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and

San Antonio community honors veterans – past and present

See VETERANS PG19

Photo by Lori NewmanSailors wait for U.S. Magistrate Judge John Primomo to administer the oath of citizenship during the Veterans Day ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Nov. 11.

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Photos and story by Gregory Ripps470th MIB Public Affairs

Volunteers from the 717th Military Intelligence Battalion went to Columbia Heights Elementary School Nov. 8 as a lead-in to Veterans Day to give

children a sample of what it means to be a Soldier.The visit served as part of the battalion’s ongoing

community outreach to the school, which is south of downtown San Antonio. The Soldiers, stationed at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Annex, strove to offer themselves as positive role models to help the children appreciate veterans.

U.S. Army Spc. Patrick Piche promptly volunteered.“I love coming out here,” said the young Soldier. “Just

as we’re the future of the Army, some of these kids are our future leaders. “The day’s events opened with the battalion’s honor guard posting the colors, followed by Airmen of the 802nd Security Forces Squadron canine section providing a working dog demonstration.

Then third-, fourth- and fi fth-graders ceased being merely spectators and rotated through stations for fi rst aid, vehicles, communications, military food and physi-cal training.

The physical training took the form of a relay race in which the children took turns crawling, running with a back pack, carrying a water can, sack-jumping and leap-frogging over a short course, all with prompting and supervision by the 717th MI Battalion’s Soldiers.

At the communications station, kids received a quick lesson on the phonetic alphabet and an opportunity to talk on an Army radio. At the fi rst aid station, they learned how to wrap arms and legs and prepare slings. At the vehicles station, they got to climb inside a HM-MWV, and at the military food station, they got to see how Meals Ready to Eat are cooked and get a taste of them.

U.S. Army Maj. Scott Linker, the battalion’s opera-tions and training offi cer, credited U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Darrell Hudson with organizing the event.

“This community outreach is very rewarding for both the Soldiers and the children,” said Linker. “We want the children to appreciate the meaning of Veterans Day and what veterans mean to their community.”

Cadets in the Harlandale High School Junior ROTC assisted with the day’s activities. Their instructor, re-tired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Augustine Rodriguez, said a military career would allow children in unhappy cir-cumstances a means of escape.

“These demonstrations offer the children a snapshot of some things they might be doing (in the military),” said Rodriguez. “If we can instill in them the Army values, they will go far in life.”

Fifth grade science teacher Gail Gordon said the chil-dren were “enjoying it and learning a lot.” Several of her students readily voiced agreement.

“It’s fantastic they do all these projects,” said Illi-ana.

Ricardo succinctly summed up his opinion of the Sol-diers: “They’re cool.”

717th MI Battalion helps kids appreciate veterans

Children leap-frog around an orange cone to complete half of one portion of a relay race, as U.S. Army Spc. Mike Vargas looks on approvingly. He and other Soldiers of the 717th Military Intelligence Battalion visited Columbia Heights Elementary School Nov. 8 to give children a look at military life to help them appreciate veterans.

U.S. Army Sgt. Errol Cherfi ls briefs fourth-graders at Columbia Heights Elementary School about the Army's High Mo-bility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle. He and other Soldiers of the 717th Military Intelligence Battalion visited school Nov. 8 to give children a look at military life to help them appreciate veterans.

U.S. Army Pvt. Josh Martin encourages a sack jumper who

manages to clear the ground in this portion of a physi-

cal fi tness relay race among third-graders at Columbia

Heights Elementary School.


Congratulations to the following 68 Airmen selected as honor graduates among the 685 graduating today:

320th Training SquadronFlight 715Blake Lowery Seth Martin Christopher MohlFlight 716Paul Carter Chanaomrith Lee Paul Longworth Matthew Maksim Hananiah Wiseman

321st Training Squadron Flight 711Benjamin Childs Justin Collins Porfi rio Garcia Flight 712Timothy Aultman Timothy Blum Dontavious Hall Harley Hawkins Paul Hudspeth Christopher Robey Keith Stephenson

Tyler Tripp 322nd Training SquadronFlight 709Timothy EdwardsFlight 710Clarice Holden Wendy Kuhn Joanna Lee

323rd Training SquadronFlight 717William Bailey Jordan Barton Mason Brown Micah Freeman Andrew Gaca Brett Giaconia Addison Stemmer Brandon Trapp Daniel Walley Flight 718Megan Barrick Samantha Dye Haley Hughes Kyla Prewitt Monique Whitaker 326th Training SquadronFlight 705Tyler Anderson Kyle Colvin

Aaron Corns Corey Downing Joseph Gonzalez Justin Ivey Steven Rubalcaba Flight 706Jackie Crayton Brian Faulkner Jonathan Gaston Timothy Lee Taylor Moderow Eric Popp, Jr. Michael Smith Eduardo Tapia Cale White

331th Training SquadronFlight 707Teddy Brimley Scott Croft Tyler Lock Flight 708Mario Quiles Luke Rogers Jeffrey Sitko Samuel Stokes Flight 713Robert Campbell Ian Danielson Raul Macias

Andrew Mccabe Jeffrey Moore Jackson Reeves Spencer Smith Brandon Thomas

Top BMT AirmanDaniel Walley, 323rd TRS, Flight 717Most Physically FitMale AirmenDominic Rey, 320th TRS, Flight 716Paul Longworth, 320th TRS, Flight 716Colton Moore, 326th TRS, Flight 705Lee Samuel, 321st TRS, Flight 711Female AirmenTaisha Feliciano, 323rd, Flight 718Wendy Kuhn, 322nd, Flight 710Abbey Whittaker, 331st, Flight 714Ashley Eleby, 323rd, Flight 718Male Flights320th TRS, Flight 716

323rd TRS, Flight 717 321st TRS, Flight 711 321st TRS, Flight 712 320th TRS, Flight 715 326th TRS, Flight 705 331st TRS, Flight 708 331st TRS, Flight 713 331st TRS, Flight 707 326th TRS, Flight 706 322nd TRS, Flight 709Female Flights323rd TRS, Flight 718 322nd TRS, Flight 710 331st TRS, Flight 714

Top Academic Flights323rd TRS, Flight 717 331st TRS, Flight 713 326th TRS, Flight 706 321st TRS, Flight 711 331st TRS, Flight 714 326th TRS, Flight 705 331st TRS, Flight 707 321st TRS, Flight 712 331st TRS, Flight 708 320th TRS, Flight 716 322nd TRS, Flight 710 323rd TRS, Flight 718 320th TRS, Flight 715 322nd TRS, Flight 709


By Capts. Shannan and Derrik Johnson59th Medical Wing Dental Group

In today’s world of sugary and sticky foods and drinks, regular exposure to fl uoride is more important than ever. Fluoride helps strengthen teeth and pre-vents the formation of cavities.

Fluoride is obtained from many dif-ferent sources. It exists naturally in wa-ter sources and is formed from fl uorine, the thirteenth most common element in the earth’s crust.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one quarter of 2-to 5-year-olds and half of children ages 12 to 15 years old have one or more cavities. Additionally, tooth decay has affected two-thirds of young adults ages 16 to 19. Fluoride can help reverse this trend.

Fluoride is especially important for young children because it can help pre-vent and even reverse the early stages of tooth decay or “cavities” as well as contribute to increased bone density.

Tooth decay happens when the sticky fi lm of bacteria on teeth, known as

plaque, breaks down the sugars found in food. This process creates damaging acids which can dissolve the surface of teeth, eventually causing cavities. Fluo-ride can help prevent this process by becoming part of the structure of de-veloping teeth when ingested, and by contacting tooth surfaces and prevent-ing the acid destruction of teeth.

While fl uoride cannot repair cavi-ties, it can reverse early stages of tooth decay by helping to remineralize tooth structure that has been weakened by the bacteria’s acid. The remineraliza-tion process that occurs with fl uoride is benefi cial to the teeth of both children and adults.

While fl uoride is very important for the developing child, it is even more im-portant to make sure they get just the right amount. Too much fl uoride can lead to a dental condition called “fl uo-rosis,” an unsightly discoloration of the adult teeth.

One of the greatest risk factors for fl uorosis in young children ages 2 to 3 years old is ingesting excessive tooth-paste while brushing because they can-

not yet spit out their toothpaste. There-fore, it’s especially critical for parents to brush their children’s teeth when they are younger. Even when children are ca-pable of performing their own oral hy-giene, parents should still monitor their child’s tooth brushing habits.

Other ways to prevent excessive fl uo-ride intake include using specially for-mulated toothpaste made specifi cally for young children until the child is two and a half years old, applying only a pea-sized drop of toothpaste on child’s tooth-brush until eight years old and account-ing for all sources of fl uoride available to your child before requesting supple-ments from your physician.

Furthermore, avoiding fl uoride sup-plements for children under six months of age and obtaining community fl uoride levels before giving supplements to your child can reduce the risk of fl uorosis. In general, if your child is drinking tap water and you are living in a commu-nity with fl uoridated water, your child is most likely getting enough fl uoride and will not need supplements. However, if your child is living in a non-fl uoridated community or drinks only bottled water or unfl uoridated water, fl uoride supple-ments may be needed and should start around 6 months of age.

For more information on how much fl uoride is in your city’s drinking water, visit My Water’s Fluoride at http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/MWF/Index.asp.

Fluoride: Friend or Foe?

Photo by Senior Airman Erin PetersonAirman lst Class Sheryl Dallas, a dental as-sistant, examines Destiny Becerra during a drop-in dental clinic.

November 16, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 19

Coast Guardsmen by never forgetting their service and sacrifi ce and by con-tinually striving to live by the core val-ues that they embodied,” Carter said.

During the ceremony, U.S. Magis-trate Judge John Primomo presided as 15 service members from around the world became United States citizens.

“I want to thank each of you for your service to this country … choos-ing to serve this country even before it became your country,” Primomo said before administering the oath of citi-zenship.

The ceremony also included patriotic music performed by the 323rd Army Band “Fort Sam’s Own” and the Texas Children’s Choir.

A World War II veteran summed up the day’s events by saying, “Veteran’s mean everything.”

VETERANS from PG12

Nicholas BenderRennahan BestThomas BosletRussell BuxtonJohn CrawfordKeith DavisBarry Godfrey

Bart Graffi nJ. L. Huber, JrErnest JeppersonSachiko JonesAlbert JuloPerry MclaurinDavid Milne

Derrick MonizChristopher MooreAlexis PitsiaeliJohnny RandolphJeremy RennahanEric RigbyRichard Rodriguez

Brandi ThomasWade TrahanDavid UmlangEdward VotteroAdrion WatersScott WicksHoward Yard, III

Selection to Chief Master Sergeant in the Air Force is tough, less than three percent of those eligible are chosen. Among the factors used during the evaluation process include performance, professional competence, leadership, job responsibility, experi-ence, achievements and education. Congratulations to the following personnel who were recently advanced to the rank of Chief Master Sergeant for Joint Base San Antonio:

AF names new chiefs

Photo by Lori NewmanVeterans and family members honor the U.S. fl ag during the Veterans Day cer-emony at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Nov. 11.


Airmen compete for Air Force, All-Star teamsBy Airman 1st Class Christina KirsteinAir Force Public Affairs Agency

Every year Airmen around the world compete for spots on the Air Force basketball team. If cho-

sen, these players then compete for positions on the Armed Forces All-Star basketball team.

Fifteen players vie during a two-week training camp where only the top 12 are chosen for the Air Force team. This team competes against the other services during the Armed Forces basketball tour-nament.

This year’s Air Force team is made up of six offi -cers and six enlisted members, ranging from airman 1st class to captain. Of these players, some have played anywhere from collegiate level to profession-al-amateur basketball, if not both.

Once an NCAA Division II and pro-am player, Air-man 1st Class Jason Stromvall, a 96th Surgical Op-erations Squadron radiology technician at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., originally from Puyallup, Wash., said, “It’s an honor to play for my service and re-gardless of rank if you can play the game, don’t be afraid to try out, just give it your all.”

“In a tournament atmosphere, success is mea-sured by winning,” said Staff Sgt. Jammar Major, the All-Air Force basketball team captain, who is stationed at Hurlburt Field AFB, Fla. “Winning feels great because you’re representing the Air Force.”

This year’s tournament wrapped up at the Chap-arral Fitness Center Nov. 11 where the Air Force team claimed its seventh consecutive championship and several outstanding players from each of the services were selected to continue to compete over-seas.

“Each year the Armed Forces committee selects the 12 best individuals from the tournament to rep-resent the U.S. overseas (and in the Olympics) with the Armed Forces All-Star basketball team,” said Ted Albers, the All-Air Force team head coach.

Edwards Aquifer Levelin feet above sea level

For water restrictions, visit www.jbsa.af.mil

STAGE II CURRENT

LEVEL 647.8'

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

November 16, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 21communityAARP SAFE DRIVER PROGRAM

The Lackland Retiree Activities Offi ce is sponsoring an AARP safe driver program Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Freedom Chapel.

Participants receive a certifi cate, which makes them eligible for a discount on automobile insurance. The course is good for three years.

Cost is $12 for AARP members with their membership card and $14 for non-members. For details, contact the RAO at 210-671-2728 or B.J. Laymon after 1 p.m. at 210-671-4208.

LACKLAND THRIFT SHOP CLOSURE

The Lackland Thrift Shop will be closed Nov. 20-22 for Thanksgiving.

For details, call 210-671-3608 or visit http://www.lacklandosc.org.

PROTESTANT WOMEN’S GROUP MEETING

The Protestant Women of the Chapel will meet Nov. 27, 6-7 p.m., in the Freedom Chapel Fellowship Hall.

The meeting includes a report about the recent Women of Faith conference at the Alamodome.

QUARTERLY COMMUNITY YARD SALE

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

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

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

HOPE CHAPEL CHRISTMAS CONCERT

A Christmas concert featuring John Angotti is Dec. 13, 5 p.m., at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s Hope Chapel.

The concert, “Preparing the Way: A Christmas Concert,” will also be held at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston’s Gift Chapel Dec. 12, 5 p.m.

For more details, call Brian Merry at 210-221-5006.

CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY PARTY AT KELLY

The Joint Base San Antonio-Lack-land Top III and the Hope Foundation are sponsoring a children’s holiday party Dec. 15, noon to 4 p.m., at Kelly Hangar 1610.

All Department of Defense card holders and their families are invited to attend. Children 12 years of age

and younger can meet with Santa Claus to receive a gift. Other activi-ties include face painting, games, and crafts along with music, food, and a caricature artist.

Reservations with children’s ages and gender are due by Dec. 11. To make reservations, contact Tech. Sgt. Latasha America at 210-671-6511, Master Sgt. Jason Resler at 210-671-9414, Jade Phiasiripanyo at 210-671-8348 or Tech. Sgt. Bonnie Cunningham at 210-671-9889.

LOSC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club scholarship applications are avail-able online at the LOSC website. High school students or spouses of military offi cers and enlisted personnel permanently assigned to Lackland are eligible.

Submission deadline is March 1, 2013. To download the application, visit http://www.lacklandosc.org.

RETIRED ENLISTED MEETING

Retired Enlisted Association, Chapter 80, meetings are held at the Gateway Club every fourth Wednes-day of the month at 1 p.m.

For additonal information, call 210-658-2344.

RESEARCH STUDY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteers are needed for a U.S. Air Force Surgeon General research study.

The goal is to establish a norma-tive database of active-duty person-nel, ages 26 to 50, with a doctorate-level education using a brain MRI. The database will be used as a com-parison to MRI fi ndings in U-2 pilots and altitude chamber technicians.

The study entails completion of a short medical questionnaire followed by an MRI scan without contrast performed by the 59th Medical Wing. Temporarily deployed expenses will be covered for out-of-town continen-tal United States members.

For details, contact Project Managers Amanda Gisch or Deborah Geramita at 210-292-0476.

PROGRAM SEEKS PATIENTS

The Air Force Post-Graduate Dental School Department of Perio-dontics at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland seeks additional patients with specifi c needs for treatment in its periodontics residency program.

Applicants must be a military retiree or family member, or an active-duty family member and recently to have been determined

by a dentist to have an existing periodontal condition.

Eligible applicants need a written consultation from their referring dentist; patients will be selected based on the program’s needs. The Department of Periodontics provides treatment of the gums and bone support of the teeth, along with den-tal implants; it does not schedule appointments for fi llings, braces, crowns, or bridgework.

The consultation can be faxed to periodontics at 210-292-6431 or taken to the Air Force Post-Graduate Dental School, 2133 Pepperrell St., during normal business hours.

For details, call 210-292-7271.

BICYCLE HELMETS REQUIRED

All persons who ride a bicycle, tricycle, motordrive bicycle, or oper-ate non-motorized transportation such as skateboards, kick-scooters, and roller skates on an Air Force installation are required by Air Force Instruction 91-207 to wear a properly fastened and approved helmet.

During hours of darkness, riders are required to wear retro-refl ective vest jacket or outer garment con-taining retro-refl ective material.

For more, call 210-671-5028.

LOCAL BRIEFS

CHAPEL SERVICES

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

Enlisted Spouses’ Club http://www.lacklandesc.orgForce Support Squadron http://www.lacklandfss.comISD http://www.lacklandisd.netOffi cers’ Spouses’ Club http://www.lacklandosc.orgPublic website http://www.jbsa.af.milMy Air Force Life http://www.MyAirForceLife.com

KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES

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

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

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

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

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

IslamicFriday:

Global Ministry Center, Bldg. 7452Jummah Prayer, 12:45–1:45 p.m.Sunday:Religious Ed., 9–11 a.m.

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

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

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

10 a.m. to noon.

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

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

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

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

JBSA-LACKLAND


NOV. 16BMT FAMILY SEMINAR

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

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

For details on the BMT Family Seminar, call 210-671-3722.

FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT SEMINAR

A seminar on the federal employment process is from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. The class teaches participants how to enhance the job-hunting process.

For details, call 210-671-3722.

TROOPS TO TEACHERS SEMINAR

A Troops to Teachers coordinator presents a “Teaching as a Second

Career” seminar from 1-3 p.m. at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

Troops to Teachers is a Depart-ment of Defense program designed to help eligible service members begin a teaching career in public schools.

For additional information, or to register for the seminar, call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 210-671-3722.

COUPON SAVERS MEETING

The Joint Base San Antonio-Lack-land Scissor Savers coupon group meets from 1-3 p.m. at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

For additional information, email [email protected].

NOV. 19FAMILY READINESS BRIEFING

A mandatory family readiness briefi ng for personnel who are deploying is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Airman and Family Readiness

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

For additional information, call 210-671-3722.

RETURN, REUNION SEMINAR

A return and reunion seminar is

from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

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


NOV. 20AMVET REPRESENTATIVE

An American Veterans national service offi cer is available by ap-pointment only to help with disability claims from 8 a.m. to noon at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

For additional information or to schedule an appointment, call 210-699-5087.

NOV. 21AWANA CLUBS MEETING

Awana Clubs, a Bible-based children and youth ministry offering games and challenges, meets from 6-8 p.m. at Freedom Chapel.

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

NOV. 23AFRC CLOSED FOR FAMILY DAY

The Airman and Family Readiness Center is closed on this date for Air Education and Training Command family day.

NOV. 26FAMILY READINESS BRIEFING

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

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


NOV. 26�30TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

A fi ve-day transition assistance program for separating or retiring military personnel is from 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

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


Monthly Meetings

ENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB

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

OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB

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

MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN

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

On the web www.lacklandfss.com

What’s HappeningFamily Support Events

November 16, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 23sports

By Jose T. Garza IIISports Editor

The Air Force men’s basketball team forced a Marines turnover dur-ing an inbounds play to hold onto a 78-76 victory November 11 at the Chaparral Fitness Center.

The Air Force won its seventh consecutive Armed Forces basket-ball championship with fi ve players scoring in double fi gures. Forward Jammar Major fi nished with a dou-ble-double, scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Center Nicholas Welch

contributed 14 points, and forward Matthew Holland and guards Jason Stromvall and Shawn Hempsey each scored 10 points.

After Marines guard Demerick Casper made a 3-pointer to keep his team within two at 78-76 with 15 seconds left, the Marines had the op-portunity to tie or win the game after a missed shot opportunity from Air Force.

After the Marines called timeout, they turned the ball over with an in-bounds play and time expired.

“Beating the Air Force is really

diffi cult,” Marines head coach James Jones said. “We got off to a slow start. We never really had a lead and we were playing from behind the whole time.

“The last possession we had a shot to tie or win the game, but we didn’t have a timeout to set up an out-of-bounds play so we set it up on the fl y. We just didn’t execute it well in the end.”

The Marines’ biggest lead was one with three minutes left in the fi rst half.

The Air Force won six games in

seven days. Its only loss during thetournament was to the Navy.

Despite playing seven games in sev-en days, the Air Force didn’t show anysigns of fatigue.

The seven-time Armed Forces bas-ketball champions jumped out to a16-4 lead in the fi rst half.

The 12-point early lead didn’t fazethe Marines, as they narrowed itsdefi cit to three with nine minutes inthe fi rst half.

The Air Force got back on track

AF wins seventh consecutive championshipPhoto by Robbin Cresswell

Air Force forward Jammar Major and Marines forward Christopher Harris battle for a rebound during the Armed Forces Basketball Championship Sunday at the Chaparral Fitness Center.

See CHAMPIONSHIP PG24


UPCOMINGUFC EVENTS

The 802nd Force Support Squadron will host two Ulti-mate Fighting Championship demos Nov. 16 at the Warhawk Fitness Center for Permanent Party Soldiers from 4-8 p.m. and tomorrow from 1:30-5 p.m. for Technical School students at the PARTS Lab located behind Gateway Fitness Center.

Both sessions will be taught by UFC superstars.

Call 210-671-3191 for more details.

GRIDLOCKS GUESTS

If you wish to test your NFL knowledge against our team of prognosticators in a future edition of GRIDlocks, contact Talespinner sports editor Jose T. Garza III at 210-671-0478 for more details.

“The Cowboys stand a chance of turning the season around if Tony Romo can keep the turnovers under control.”

– Oscar Balladares

NFL - WEEK 11 10-2-1 7-5-1 8-4-1 11-1-1 GRIDlocks GUEST

Green Bay at Detroit, Sun Green Bay Green Bay Detroit Detroit Green bay

Arizona at Atlanta, Sun Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Arizona

New Orleans at Oakland, Sun New Orleans New Orleans New Orleans Oakland New Orleans

Tampa Bay at Carolina, Sun Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Carolina Tampa Bay Carolina

Philadelphia at Washington, Sun Washington Washington Washington Washington Washington

N.Y. Jets at St. Louis, Sun St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis

Jacksonville at Houston, Sun Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston

Indianapolis at New England, Sun New England New England New England New England New England

Cincinnati at Kansas City, Sun Cincinnati Cincinnati Kansas City Kansas City Cincinnati

San Diego at Denver, Sun Denver Denver Denver Denver Denver

Cleveland at Dallas, Sun Dallas Dallas Dallas Dallas Dallas

Baltimore at Pittsburgh, Sun Baltimore Baltimore Baltimore Baltimore Baltimore

Chicago at San Francisco, Mon Chicago Chicago Chicago San Francisco Chicago

OVERALL: 85-50-1 (.625) OVERALL: 84-51-1 (.618) OVERALL: 79-56-1 (.581) OVERALL: 82-53-1 (.603)

Jose T. Garza IIITalespinner Sports Editor

Joe BelaDirector of Public Affairs, 59th Medical Wing

Dwayne ReedFitness and Sports Director

Oscar BalladaresJBSA-Lackland Public Affairs Chief

Tech. Sgt. John JacksonNCOIC of Weapons Safety-502nd Air Base Wing Safety.

after forward James Lewis’ tip-in gave them a nine-point lead with 7:02 to go.

After Marines forward Christopher Har-ris’ 3-pointer tied the game at 25-25 with four minutes to go, the matchup turned into a seesaw battle between the two teams – one trying to win its seventh con-secutive Armed Forces basketball champi-onship and the other trying to win its fi rst since 2003.

The Air Force and Marines traded bas-kets before Marines guard Sean Seaman scored to tie the half at 31-31.

After Major’s 3-pointer with 9:03 left in the second half, the Air Force built a 12-point lead, 60-48 lead.

Major would go on to score eight straight points for the Air Force in two minutes to give them a 71-57 lead with 3:55 left.

“It’s just how it is sometimes,” Major said about his scoring spurt. “In the fi rst half, every shot felt good but nothing went in. In the second half, mostly everything went in so it just goes like that some-times.

“As a veteran, I know how to fi nish games so that’s how I got it going.”

He said this was his last year compet-ing with Air Force basketball team after winning six gold medals with the Air Force and two with the Armed Forces basketball team.

“This is my last tournament so it always feels good to go out on top,” he said.

The Marines almost ruined Major’s swan song after a Seaman 3-pointer narrowed his team’s defi cit to three with 23 seconds left. Seaman fi nished with 14 points and six rebounds.

After Air Force guard Ricardo Bachelor knocked down two free throws to give his team a 78-73 lead, Casper made the 3-pointer to narrow the defi cit to 78-76.

After the Marines didn’t capitalize on an opportunity to tie or win the game, Air Force head coach Ted Albers was relieved his team pulled away with its seventh con-secutive Armed Forces basketball title.

“Winning our seventh consecutive Armed Forces basketball championship took a lot of pressure off of us because we lost so much fi re power last year,” Albers said. “Everybody thought they had a chance to win and they did.

“Every team played us tough, and we were fortunate to win.”

Photo by Robbin CresswellAir Force center Nicholas Welch attempts a layup.

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