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Airmen stretch before a ruck march during the Air Force Pararescuemen Indoctrination Course at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. This image was part of a photo story documented by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young, 3rd Combat Camera Squadron combat photographer, and was recognized with second place in the picture story category as part of the Military Photographer of the Year con-test. Young and Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder, also of the 3rd CTCS, were recognized as some of the best photographers in the Department of Defense as they placed six times in four categories,including photographer of the year, multimedia story, picture story and combat documentation.

Phenomenal photographersPhoto by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young

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PAGE 2 TALESPINNER MARCH 30, 2012 commentaryNever saw this coming

Lessons learned in trying timesBy Maj. Gen. A. J. StewartAir Force Personnel Center commander

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH – I had the world by the tail: U. S. Air Force Academy gradu-

ate, Air Force pilot, six-time commander, 30-year Air Force career, and two stars; fi t, healthy and strong. But subtle problems appeared out of nowhere: occasional ver-tigo, mild persistent headaches, cognitive challenges, having to stop during a hard run.

I went to see the fl ight surgeon and was immediately referred to a neurologist. An MRI revealed a golf-ball sized tumor on the left temporal lobe of my brain and the doc-tor bluntly told me, "Your life will never be the same." I was literally stunned.

I was admitted for surgery fi ve days later. The surgeon briefed me on all that could go wrong, but the young Air Force captain performed expertly. He gets my vote if I ever need another surgery.

The tumor was successfully removed down to the microscopic level. The question remained: "Why did I have a tumor?" The news was not good: malignant growth from stage IV of the worst form of brain cancer.

After a few weeks of recovery from sur-gery, I felt like a million bucks. My fi tness and strength were returning and I was back to full duty and physical activity. Also,

I simultaneously started a six-week, aggres-sive anti-cancer radiation and chemothera-py treatment plan.

The doctors told me I would be fatigued, suffer nausea and lack energy from the treatment. To counter those potential symp-toms, I got back in the weight room, back on my bike, back on the running trail, back on the golf course and back to full time duty as commander of the best organiza-tion in the Air Force.

The negative side effects never showed up. My fi tness, strength and health re-mained good, but it was also the hundreds of emails, cards, letters and prayers from my family, friends, coworkers and even strangers that helped me keep my spirit up.

Last week, I completed my last of 30 radiation and 42 chemotherapy treatments and I still feel great! The next step is an-other MRI in a few weeks to see if the can-cer has returned. I pray for good results.

I have learned a few lessons along the way that may help others who fi nd they are facing tremendous challenges:

Be fi t, be strong, and be healthy every day. Fitness is not about just passing the Air Force fi tness test or deploying, it is about saving your life. A well rested, strong body and a healthy diet can help you fi ght off tough challenges when they come.

Life is short and precious. If there are things you want to accomplish, get busy.

Push yourself to do more, now. Tomorrow is not promised, so do not waste a day.

Be positive. Leave negative thoughts behind and be ready to endure. Run your race like a winner. Attitude may be the number one component of success.

Be open and honest, up and down the chain. Our Air Force is a family. I have received the support of literally hundreds of kindred Airmen, with a big "A." The Air Force has proven itself a family from our senior leadership to our youngest Airmen, including civilians and supporters. If folks know your challenges, they can help. My AFPC and A1 family opened their hearts, and carried me through the tough times.

Be a bouncer. Bad things sometimes hap-pen. It is not a question of whether you will take a fall, so get over it. The question is, will you bounce back? It is really up to you.

Love your family. My wife, Areetha, has been the "wind beneath my wings." She has been beside me every step of this journey and she insists I keep a positive attitude. I thank God for having her as my wingman. My mom, sisters and extended family have also been my cheering section. They are irreplaceable and I love them.

Our most humble "thank you" from Areetha and me. We are overwhelmed with your support, encouragement and prayers.

I've cleared a few hurdles but the fi ght is still on. I intend to win.

COMMANDER’S ACTION LINE

Individual breaking equipment at Gillum Fitness Center

Q: While at the Gillum Fitness Center yesterday afternoon, I noticed a

patron utilizing a pectoral fl y machine in an irresponsible manner. He would let go of the arm supports in mid movement causing the machine to slam onto itself. In his fi nal act, parts popped off the machine. I reported this to the staff and they confi rmed he has been warned in the past for different issues such as loud hollering causing other patrons to

complain, dropping weights from excessive heights, and slamming machines. They did say they would take care of his latest action. This morning when I returned to the Gillum gym, I discovered just how much damage this patron had done. The pectoral machine has a bolt sheared on a major component and a spacer for the weight support rod broke. I approached the Gillum manager and asked why this patron hasn't been banned from the gym and was told this is not an easy process. So my question is, just how much damage must a patron do before they are banned from the gym and held liable for damage they create especially after being told repeatedly to alter actions?

A: Thank you for your support of the Gillum Fitness Center. The

fi tness center staff takes great pride in being good stewards of fi tness facilities and equipment. Malicious abuse of fi tness equipment is not tolerated at any Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland fi tness center. Depending on the specifi c incident, mali-cious abuse of equipment can result in individuals being liable for replacement or repair costs or loss of facility privileges. In this particular case, the broken piece of equipment has been repaired and the person in question has been counseled regarding appropriate conduct. We will continue to closely monitor the situation and take appropriate action as warranted.

By Mike JosephSenior Writer

When Col. Patrick Vetter leaves the 37th Training Wing command section for his retirement ceremony today, it seems as if the numbers were magically aligned for the vice commander to make the wing his fi nal stop in the Air Force.

After all, “7” has played a signifi cant role for Vetter since he enrolled in the U.S. Air Force Academy nearly 30 years ago.

His fi rst squadron at the Academy was in the 37th, he graduated in 1987, his fi rst operational assignment was in the 67th Security Police Squadron, he was commissioned and two future pro-motions fell on May 27, and his fi nal assignment was as the 37th TRW vice commander.

And two “7” factors also fi gured into Vetter’s decision to retire: 25 (2+5=7) years of service come May and the de-sire to spend more time with his family and 7-year-old son.

“All the signs are there,” Vetter said laughing about the “7” coincidences. “I’m very grateful and honored to have had this opportunity.

“I hate to leave the wing but it’s time to do something else. My family’s ready

to settle down,” he said about the reloca-tion to Austin for work in a University of Texas research laboratory on a nuclear security project.

Vetter arrived nearly two years ago and said a number of items are memo-rable out from his time at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

“The dedication, professionalism and commitment of all the wing instructors really stick out,” Vetter said. “Their prod-uct is on display every week at gradua-tion parade.

“I can’t think of another wing that has such an impact on the entire Air Force as the 37th TRW,” he added. “Basic mili-tary training, technical school training, now medical training, IAAFA (the Inter-American Air Forces Academy), DLI (the Defense Language Institute English Lan-guage Center); the sheer diversity of the wing. It’s incredible.”

While the size and scope of the 37th TRW’s mission had the vice commander using different descriptive adjectives, the same occurred when it came to local military support.

“It was really surprising the amount of support the city of San Antonio and the community has for this base and the military,” Vetter said. “I’ve never seen that kind of support from a local com-

munity as deep and as sincere as it is in San Antonio. It’s amazing.”

It’s been a busy two years for Vetter and the wing. He cited several projects that has kept senior leadership busy: a 2nd Air Force standard evaluation, the recent Air Education and Training Com-mand compliance inspection, the open-ing of a new IAAFA training facility, the addition of the 937th Training Squadron from Sheppard Air Force Base, the ex-pansion of DLI’s mission, the relocation of the 345th TRS to Fort Lee, Va., lowering the basic military training attrition rate and continuous construction projects.

“It’s been very satisfying,” said Vet-ter. “The way I look at it, if you get to choose when you leave, why not do it when you’re a part of a wing like this. It has such an important mission. There’s not a better place (the 37th TRW) I can think of to retire.”

502ND ABW PROMOTION CEREMONYThe 502nd Air Base Wing promotion ceremony

is today, 1 p.m., at the Gateway Club.For more information, contact Master Sgt.

Christina Warner at 210-671-3179.

LRS MUNITIONS FLIGHT CLOSUREThe 802nd Logistics Readiness Squadron’s

munitions management fl ight will be closed through today for semi-annual stock record account inventory.

Only emergency requests will be considered. For more information, call 210-671-9030 or 210-671-4265.

FEDERAL WOMEN’S WEEK AWARDS BREAKFASTThe Federal Women’s Week Awards Breakfast

is today, 7:45 a.m., at the Gateway Club Ballroom. Winners of the Federal Women’s Week Awards will be announced at the breakfast.

For more details, call 210-671-9234 or 210-292-3418/4522/4134.

WOUNDED WARRIOR FUN RUNA 1.5-mile fun run is April 6, 1-3 p.m., at the

Gillum Fitness Center track. The run begins at 2 p.m. and costs $5. All proceeds will go to the Wounded Warrior Project. Water and fruit will be provided.

For more information, contact Airman 1st Class Benjamin Griess at 210-395-4278 or Airman 1st Class Patrick Kohler at 210-395-4856.

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICEAn Easter sunrise service by the Freedom

Chapel Protestant Parish is April 8, 7 a.m., at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland basic military training parade grounds behind 37th Training Wing headquarters, Bldg. 2484, 1701 Kenly Ave. Tickets for a complimentary breakfast at Mitchell Hall will be distributed to the fi rst 275 attendees.

For additional details, call Freedom Chapel at 210-671-4208.

LEADERSHIP SIMULCAST TRAININGLEADERCAST, a one-day leadership simulcast

training session for Department of Defense employees, is May 4, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Gateway Club. Check in begins at 6:30 a.m.

The simulcast provides leadership advice, and offers ideas for creative problem solving, creating strong team cultures, and advice for avoiding, detecting and reversing decline.

Simulcast speakers include Denver Broncos NFL quarterback Tim Tebow, and authors Patrick Lencioni and John Maxwell.

The event is $25, and online pre-registration is required.

For ticket information or more details, call Debbie Milner, 802nd Force Support Squadron marketing director, at 210-671-3906.

newsMARCH 30, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 3

NEWS IN BRIEFAFAF KICKS OFF

Chief Master Sgt. James A. Cody, com-mand chief master sergeant of Air Educa-tion and Training Command, speaks at the Air Force Assistance Fund kickoff breakfast March 23 at the Gateway Club. AFAF is a six-week campaign that began Monday and continues through May 4. The campaign's goal at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is to raise $281,000 for the four chari-table affi liates under the AFAF umbrella. For more information, contact Master Sgt. James Clawson at 210-671-8633, Master Sgt. Eugenia Cowan at 210-925-7832, your Unit Project Offi cer or visit www.afas-sistancefund.org. Air Force retirees can contact Maj. Don Jack at 210-671-1938. Photo by Robbin Cresswell

Coming up ‘7s’37th TRW fi nal career stop for vice commander

Courtesy photo

By Mike JosephSenior Writer

When Col. Patrick Vetter leaves the 37th Training Wing command section for his retirement ceremony today, it seems as if the numbers were magically aligned for the vice commander to make the wing his fi nal stop in the Air Force.

After all, “7” has played a signifi cant role for Vetter since he enrolled in the U.S. Air Force Academy nearly 30 years ago.

His fi rst squadron at the Academy was in the 37th, he graduated in 1987, his fi rst operational assignment was in the 67th Security Police Squadron, he was commissioned and two future pro-motions fell on May 27, and his fi nal assignment was as the 37th TRW vice commander.

And two “7” factors also fi gured into Vetter’s decision to retire: 25 (2+5=7) years of service come May and the de-sire to spend more time with his family and 7-year-old son.

“All the signs are there,” Vetter said laughing about the “7” coincidences. “I’m very grateful and honored to have had this opportunity.

“I hate to leave the wing but it’s time to do something else. My family’s ready

to settle down,” he said about the reloca-tion to Austin for work in a University of Texas research laboratory on a nuclear security project.

Vetter arrived nearly two years ago and said a number of items are memo-rable out from his time at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

“The dedication, professionalism and commitment of all the wing instructors really stick out,” Vetter said. “Their prod-uct is on display every week at gradua-tion parade.

“I can’t think of another wing that has such an impact on the entire Air Force as the 37th TRW,” he added. “Basic mili-tary training, technical school training, now medical training, IAAFA (the Inter-American Air Forces Academy), DLI (the Defense Language Institute English Lan-guage Center); the sheer diversity of the wing. It’s incredible.”

While the size and scope of the 37th TRW’s mission had the vice commander using different descriptive adjectives, the same occurred when it came to local military support.

“It was really surprising the amount of support the city of San Antonio and the community has for this base and the military,” Vetter said. “I’ve never seen that kind of support from a local com-

munity as deep and as sincere as it is in San Antonio. It’s amazing.”

It’s been a busy two years for Vetter and the wing. He cited several projects that has kept senior leadership busy: a 2nd Air Force standard evaluation, the recent Air Education and Training Com-mand compliance inspection, the open-ing of a new IAAFA training facility, the addition of the 937th Training Squadron from Sheppard Air Force Base, the ex-pansion of DLI’s mission, the relocation of the 345th TRS to Fort Lee, Va., lowering the basic military training attrition rate and continuous construction projects.

“It’s been very satisfying,” said Vet-ter. “The way I look at it, if you get to choose when you leave, why not do it when you’re a part of a wing like this. It has such an important mission. There’s not a better place (the 37th TRW) I can think of to retire.”

502ND ABW PROMOTION CEREMONYThe 502nd Air Base Wing promotion ceremony

is today, 1 p.m., at the Gateway Club.For more information, contact Master Sgt.

Christina Warner at 210-671-3179.

LRS MUNITIONS FLIGHT CLOSUREThe 802nd Logistics Readiness Squadron’s

munitions management fl ight will be closed through today for semi-annual stock record account inventory.

Only emergency requests will be considered. For more information, call 210-671-9030 or 210-671-4265.

FEDERAL WOMEN’S WEEK AWARDS BREAKFASTThe Federal Women’s Week Awards Breakfast

is today, 7:45 a.m., at the Gateway Club Ballroom. Winners of the Federal Women’s Week Awards will be announced at the breakfast.

For more details, call 210-671-9234 or 210-292-3418/4522/4134.

WOUNDED WARRIOR FUN RUNA 1.5-mile fun run is April 6, 1-3 p.m., at the

Gillum Fitness Center track. The run begins at 2 p.m. and costs $5. All proceeds will go to the Wounded Warrior Project. Water and fruit will be provided.

For more information, contact Airman 1st Class Benjamin Griess at 210-395-4278 or Airman 1st Class Patrick Kohler at 210-395-4856.

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICEAn Easter sunrise service by the Freedom

Chapel Protestant Parish is April 8, 7 a.m., at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland basic military training parade grounds behind 37th Training Wing headquarters, Bldg. 2484, 1701 Kenly Ave. Tickets for a complimentary breakfast at Mitchell Hall will be distributed to the fi rst 275 attendees.

For additional details, call Freedom Chapel at 210-671-4208.

LEADERSHIP SIMULCAST TRAININGLEADERCAST, a one-day leadership simulcast

training session for Department of Defense employees, is May 4, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Gateway Club. Check in begins at 6:30 a.m.

The simulcast provides leadership advice, and offers ideas for creative problem solving, creating strong team cultures, and advice for avoiding, detecting and reversing decline.

Simulcast speakers include Denver Broncos NFL quarterback Tim Tebow, and authors Patrick Lencioni and John Maxwell.

The event is $25, and online pre-registration is required.

For ticket information or more details, call Debbie Milner, 802nd Force Support Squadron marketing director, at 210-671-3906.

newsMARCH 30, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 3

NEWS IN BRIEFAFAF KICKS OFF

Chief Master Sgt. James A. Cody, com-mand chief master sergeant of Air Educa-tion and Training Command, speaks at the Air Force Assistance Fund kickoff breakfast March 23 at the Gateway Club. AFAF is a six-week campaign that began Monday and continues through May 4. The campaign's goal at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is to raise $281,000 for the four chari-table affi liates under the AFAF umbrella. For more information, contact Master Sgt. James Clawson at 210-671-8633, Master Sgt. Eugenia Cowan at 210-925-7832, your Unit Project Offi cer or visit www.afas-sistancefund.org. Air Force retirees can contact Maj. Don Jack at 210-671-1938. Photo by Robbin Cresswell

Coming up ‘7s’37th TRW fi nal career stop for vice commander

Courtesy photo

TALESPINNER MARCH 30, 2012

By Jon HansonAir Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH – Do you know your Air and Space Expeditionary

Force Indicator, or AEFI? The two-digit code identifi es when your deployment period occurs within an AEF Cycle. All Airmen should know their AEFI and be prepared to deploy during that time period.

AEFIs also give the Air Force Person-nel Center's AEF and Personnel Opera-tions directorate visibility of an Airman's AEF period and allow commanders to know when their Airmen should be pre-pared to deploy.

The use of AEFIs will not change with the implementation of AEF Next, a new methodology to present and generate Air Force forces. Working groups have been developing the AEF Next construct and expect to have initial operational ca-pability by October 2012, with full op-erational capability by October 2013.

"Under AEF Next, commanders

will continue to use AEFIs to ensure dwell time is not compromised due to a permanent change of station or as-signment," said Bradley Higginbotham, chief of plans and policy for AEF and

Personnel Operations. "This will ensure Airmen have suffi cient time at the new unit to become fully mission ready for deployment.

Knowing their AEFI allows Airmen to better prepare for a potential deploy-ment tasking and more awareness of the AEF process.

"Airmen need to be prepared to deploy in their window because they can be tasked at anytime during this period," said Ed Walker, an ana-lyst with the plans branch with AEF and Personnel Operations. "Prepara-tion includes getting any medical is-sue checked out before their deploy-ment window. This not only helps the individual, but helps their fellow Airmen who might have to replace them.

"The general guidance is, Airmen need to expect to be tasked to deploy," he said. "Some Airmen in their deploy-ment period may not be tasked depend-ing on requirements, but being prepared to go is key to ensuring the Air Force can support the combatant commander's re-quirements."

Unit commanders are required to

assign new Airmen to an AEFI within 15 days of arriving on station to ensure suffi cient coverage for all taskings.

Once an Airman is assigned to an AEF, he or she will typically remainin it for the duration of their assignment to that unit. In special circumstances, unit commanders can work through their chain of command and request a waiver from their major command vice commander or equivalent.

Airmen can fi nd out their AEFI by logging into the vMPF website, and can also get additional information from their unit deployment manager or installation personnel readiness offi ce.

The AEF and Personnel Operations directorate typically e-mail Airmen who have an invalid or blank AEFI with in-structions on how to correct the error. The notifi cation ensures these members are not erroneously selected for the up-coming AEF period.

For additional information on AEFIs go to AEF Online at https://aef.afpc.ran-dolph.af.mil. For other personnel issues go the Air Force Personnel Services web-site at https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil.

AEFIs ensure Airmen know deployment window

Courtesy graphicAirmen can fi nd out their Air and Space Expeditionary Force Indicator by logging into the vMPF website, and can also get addi-tional information from their unit deployment manager or installation personnel readiness offi ce.

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By Tech. Sgt. Andy Bellamy59th Medical Wing Public Affairs

A highly skilled team of defenders stands togeth-er in a room at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, waiting for their next set of instructions. A phone call comes in to a senior master sergeant. With a smirk on his face, he turns to them and calmly says, “They’re coming.”

The team quickly surrounds a female Airman in protective stances. An offi cer and a master sergeant (the latter being the team’s leader) enter the room, their presence requested as a result of a “distur-bance” that needed their attention.

The senior master sergeant begins to question the group’s integrity. He calls the master sergeant to the front of the room and explains that one of his Airmen was caught being unprofessional and it was witnessed by an inspector. The group looks around nervously, but stands their ground in unity.

The senior master sergeant loudly questions them again, “Does anyone in here have any integrity? Tell me who was screwing off!”

Without further hesitation, all of the Airmen quickly step aside, exposing the woman. Her face is down and she stands sheepishly with her hands in her pants pockets.

Visibly disturbed, the master sergeant glares at the “unruly” Airman and yells, “Take your hands

out of your pockets!” She removes her hands from her pockets and looks up as he approaches her.

As he gets closer, he stops, confused. His face turns bright red and then he smiles as he opens his arms and hugs the woman. She is not a member of his team. She is his wife who has returned from deployment early to surprise him.

Staff Sgt. Vanessa Bibb, a medic assigned to the 59th Medical Inpatient Squadron, arrived in San Antonio on March 5, a few days early from her deployment to Afghanistan, and surprised her hus-band, Master Sgt. Brian Bibb, at his job with the 343rd Training Squadron as a fl ight chief for the Security Forces apprentice course.

“I am very happy she’s back so I can stop playing Mr. Mom for a little while,” said Bibb, grinning and working hard to maintain his composure in front of his troops. “Our daughter has been waiting for her to come back and will be really excited.”

The couple was reunited at JBSA-Lackland with the help of Staff Sgt. Bibb’s unit deployment man-ager and best friend, Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Ross, 59th Inpatient Operations Group.

Leaders from both their squadrons also helped make the surprise happen.

“I’m so glad she’s home and that I got to play in the surprise for her husband,” said Ross.

The Bibbs also surprised their 8-year-old daughter, Jade, at her school later that day.

By Sue Campbell59th Medical Wing Public Affairs

A proposed new governance structure will make the military health system more effective, produce savings and improve benefi ciaries’ access to care.

Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter sub-mitted a report to Congress in early March describing the department’s plan to further integrate health oper-ations. The report recommends establishing a Defense Health Agency to absorb the functions of the Tricare Management Activity and grant increased authority to directors of multi-service medical markets, such as in San Antonio.

The objective of the reform is to realize savings through the adoption of common clinical and business processes and the consolidation and standardization of various shared services. The plan specifi cally cites the success of the cross-sevice market management

model exemplifi ed by the San Antonio Military Health System and advocates that SAMHS be allowed to con-tinue to exist and be improved upon.

“We’re excited about this plan as it takes the SAM-HS concept to a higher level, establishing greater op-portunities to manage and allocate the budget for the market, direct the adoption of common clinical and business functions and direct the movement of workload and workforce between Air Force and Army medical treatment facilities in the San Antonio area,” said SAMHS Director Air Force Maj. Gen. Byron Hep-burn, who is also commander of the 59th Medical Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. “The fi nal outcome will be increased effi ciencies as we continue to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.”

SAMHS was established in September 2011 to over-see the health care delivery of 230,000 Department of Defense benefi ciaries in the San Antonio metropolitan region. Health care services are provided by the San

Antonio Military Medical Center, a Level 1 trauma cen-ter and DOD’s largest inpatient hospital; Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, the DOD’s largest outpa-tient ambulatory surgery center; 19 primary care clin-ics and more than 100 specialty services. The SAMHS military treatment facilities manage a total combined budget of more than $839 million and contribute more than $138 million annually in inpatient and outpatient private sector care expenses.

"SAMHS partners two outstanding organizations with proud histories and cultures. However, despite our differences, our objectives are the same: high-quality patient care, readiness, graduate medical edu-cation and research,” said Army Maj. Gen. M. Ted Wong, Brooke Army Medical Center commanding gen-eral and SAMHS deputy director. “Our challenge is to fi gure out the best way to meet these objectives.”

A full copy of the DOD report can be viewed at www.health.mil/2012_MHS_Governance_Report.aspx

Medic surprises husband

Proposed changes to military health system will create efficiencies, improve care, increase savings

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Andy Bellamy Master Sgt. Brian Bibb, 343rd Training Squadron, smiles as he recognizes his wife, Staff Sgt. Vanessa Bibb, 59th Medi-cal Inpatient Squadron, recently at JBSA-Lackland. Squadron leaders helped Bibb surprise her husband at work when she was able to return a few days early from a deployment to Af-ghanistan.

59th MDW Airman returns early from deployment


Earth Day/Month events commence at JBSABy Robert GoetzJBSA-Randolph Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH – A golf tournament, an environmental booth at a Fiesta cel-ebration, and a fun run headline a month’s worth of activities as Joint Base San Antonio prepares to cel-ebrate Earth Day/Month 2012.

This year’s Joint Base San Antonio activities kicked off Thursday, when Brig. Gen. Theresa C. Carter, JBSA commander, proclaimed April as Earth Day/Month. This year’s Air Force theme is “Conserve Today. Secure Tomorrow.” The proclamation encourages people in the JBSA community to “think and act as a responsible trustee of Earth, seeking the best choices in an effort to eliminate pollution in an effort to foster a brighter future for all individuals.”

The Fort Sam Houston environmental unit led the way this year with their annual Basura Bash event Feb. 25, an event put together that concentrates on waterway cleanup in areas around JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, including Salado Creek. According to Kristen Lynch, 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron environmental engineer, the Basura Bash was the “most successful so far.”

Celebrations throughout the month include activities at all three locations. The Earth Day celebration and fun run will begin at 9 a.m., April 19, at JBSA-Lackland Outdoor Adventure Center Trails. The Earth Day golf tournament is planned for 10:30 a.m., April 19, at the JBSA-Randolph Oaks Golf Course. The environmental booth will be part of the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Fiesta events starting at 5:30 p.m. on April 22.

These events join a list of established events, includ-ing a month-long environmental awareness display at the JBSA-Randolph Library starting April 1, various JBSA-Lackland Recycling Center events on April 12, 21 and 25, environmental and energy kiosks April 18 at the JBSA-Randolph base exchange, and activities at the JBSA-Randolph Elementary School April 20 and

Tree City USA/Arbor Day ceremony at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Randolph.

Tiffany Evans, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron en-vironmental engineer, said she hopes the golf outing will allow more people to be exposed to Earth Day’s environmental awareness message. “It’s also some-thing fun to do outside in the fresh air,” she said. “We’ll have an environmental kiosk set up at the golf club and we’ll have literature to distribute.” In addition, Earth Day trivia will be posted at each hole. Judy Lo-pez, 802nd Civil Engineer Squadron environmental engineer, said JBSA activities “will raise awareness and provide information to the base community.” The planned JBSA activities, like the celebration at Lack-land Adventure Center Trails April 19, includes booths with environmental-themed information, giveaways, fi tness challenges, equipment demonstrations and a disc jockey. There will be a complimentary lunch while supplies last.

Environmental brochures, fl iers and freebies will be distributed at the Randolph base exchange event April 18, and will include 902nd CES energy offi ce personnel and CPS Energy representatives which will also take part in the event.

April 5 is the deadline to enter the April 19 Earth Day golf outing, which includes 18 holes of golf, a rid-ing cart, entry gifts, a barbecue dinner and awards. Registration will start at 10:30 a.m. the day of the event. To reserve a place, call Norbert Chavez at 652-0077.

For information on Earth Day/Month events, call Ev-ans at 210-652-2251, Lopez at 210-671-5305 or Lynch at 210-221-4251.

Congratulations to the following 67 Air-men for being selected as honor graduates among 676 Air Force basic military trainees graduating today:

320th Training Squadron Flight 247Joseph Casciari, IIITravis CokerChristian DupreeGabriel MeidlAndrew NelsonBenjamin Saweikis

Flight 248Adam BennettJason BockelmannCharles FaulknerDokotah IsomBrandon JolliffeMatthew Rowley

Brett SwitzerJoshua Williams

321st Training Squadron Flight 245Chad AldermanBadri FancisEthan KellyRobert MulvihillAnthony NunezTravis PattersonRobert Schmidt

Flight 246Ashlyn FreitagSantanna LandisHeather ReynoldsJazlen Rice

322nd Training Squadron Flight 251Thomas BoggsBrian CallaghanCameron Edelblute

Jason MohamedRyan PotterDerrick Skinner SrDavid Sweere

Flight 252Samantha King-StudlerTiffany LungMargaret MathewesJessica Zamarripa

323rd Training SquadronFlight 241Matthew AllenIan LynchDalton ParkRussell Ward

Flight 242Spencer BrownJon CulverRyan HammondScott HarringtonJordan McVicker

Justin NewcombGrant Schneider

Flight 249Alex Searles

Flight 250Robert OcampoEthan Robinson

326th Training SquadronFlight 239Jason BurnsBlake GerkeAndrew HotzKeith KeremesBailleux RothermelZachary Statz

331st Training SquadronFlight 243Anthony FreyEvan GohringAndrew McQuary

Jeffrey RamquistAustin Sanford

Flight 244Garrett AdamsHenry BrockCharles ClarkJeremy CriderDarius DinkinsTevyn Wright

Top BMT AirmanSantanna Landis, 321st TRS, Flight 246

Most Physically FitMale AirmenDaniel Koetterheinrich, 323rd TRS, Flight 241Alexander Diven, 320th TRS, Flight 248Ryan Hammond, 323rd TRS, Flight 242Darius Jackson,

322nd TRS, Flight 251

Female AirmenKayla Ross, 322nd TRS, Flight 252Olivia Stover, 326th TRS, Flight 240 Tiffany Lung, 322th TRS, Flight 252Emmy Truckenmiller, 326th TRS, Flight 240

Male Flights323rd TRS, Flight 249321st TRS, Flight 245323rd TRS, Flight 242Female Flights326th TRS, Flight 240321st TRS, Flight 246322nd TRS, Flight 252Top Academic Flights323rd TRS, Flight 242320th TRS, Flight 247321st TRS, Flight 245

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By Airman 1st Class Christina CoulsonJBSA-Lackland Public Affairs

The United States Air Force Band of the West’s annual Fiesta in Blue performances will be April 21 and April 22, 2 p.m. each day, at the Edgewood Theatre of Performing Arts.

Air Force versatility will be showcased as audiences will be treat-ed to a variety of music by the Concert Band, and the Gateway Brass, Southwest Winds, Dimensions in Blue, and Top Flight jazz ensembles.

Fiesta in Blue performances are free; however, tickets are required. Tickets are available online at www.bandofthewest.eventbrite.com or at the Fiesta San Antonio Commission offi ce, 2611 Broadway.

Seats not claimed 15 minutes before the performance will be open to non-ticket holders.

For more information about Fiesta in Blue or other USAF Band of the West performances, visit www.bandofthewest.af.mil, www.face-book.com/bandofthewest, or on Twitter at AFBandoftheWest.

Band sets performance dates for Fiesta in BlueThe Department of De-

fense dog breeding pro-gram 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


By Capt. Daniel KatkaSexual Assault Prevention and ResponseCommunity Relations Programs Director

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – The Department of Defense and Joint Base San Antonio offi cially recognize Sexual As-sault Awareness Month in April to raise awareness and promoting the

prevention of sexual violence through the use of special events and public education.

SAAM provides commands and installations an annual opportunity to high-light Department of Defense and service policies addressing sexual assault prevention and response.

“Hurts one. Affects all” conveys the message that sexual assault not only affects the victim, it also affects the military’s ability to achieve readiness. A sexual assault can reverberate throughout a unit and beyond, degrading readiness by harming the life of the victim and the military’s ability to work effectively as a team.

Active-duty military, family members and civilians are encouraged to take a stand against sexual assault. Preventing sexual assault is everyone’s duty. This needs to be encouraged not just during the month of April but through-out the year.

JBSA will be hosting several sexual assault awareness events this month. There will be awareness tables set up at various locations throughout the month at each installation which will have information, games and prizes for all.

If you have questions about a specifi c event contact any of the following Sexual Assault Prevention and Response offi ces for more details: Fort Sam Houston at 210-808-6316/0110, Lackland at 210-671-7273, or Randolph at 210-652-4386

Sexual Assault Awareness MonthPreventing sexual assault is everyone’s duty

April is


Airman 1st Class Mitchell Gorham318th Information Operations Group

Duty title: Client support technicianTime in service: one year, one monthHometown: Jackson, S.C.

Airman 1st Class Mitchell Gorham is an exceptional example of a complete package. He has been a major contributor in the military and civilian community since he arrived on station. Gorham helped organize a Martin Luther King Jr. parade for his local church that raised $500 for the church’s community outreach program. In addition, he volunteers at the Lackland Youth Center, assisting with afterschool activities, mentoring kids and helping with their homework. Gorham fi ts in very comfortably with 318th Information Operations Group Client Support Team members who are serious about their work. His professionalism is a well-balanced blend of competence, experience and cordiality. Gorham is the embodiment of the “whole person” and truly lives our core values.

Senior Master Sgt. Gregory ButlerFirst Sergeant, 318th IOG

Tech. Sgt. Vanessa SimmonsAir Force Intelligence, Surveillance and

Reconnaissance Agency

Duty title: Integration managerTime in service: 12 years, 11 monthsHometown: Saginaw, Mich.

Tech. Sgt. Vanessa Simmons created and implement-ed a state-of-the-art annual training program that syn-chronizes Air Force and joint training requirements. The training was paramount in maintaining the Air Force’s security oversight and awareness for 122 special pro-grams action offi cers stationed around the globe. She initiated and directed a grueling 136 self-inspection items checklist, posturing the Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency for success in an upcoming National Security Agency inspection. Simmons has organized the efforts of four intelligence wings and centers that directly support chairman, joint chief of staff and secretary of defense planning efforts for sensitive Middle East and North Africa contingency efforts. As a sexual assault victim advocate for Joint Base San Antonio, she provides a conduit for victims to achieve empowerment while guaranteeing member’s rights and treatment is kept as top priority. Additionally, Simmons has been accepted to the University of Incar-nate Word where she will pursue her master’s degree in administration and communications. Simmons never sacrifi ces her core values and naturally blends leader-ship and mentoring to maximize the best in all Airmen. She is Diamond Sharp!

Senior Master Sgt. Tisha Gilmore,First Sergeant, AFISRA

Sta� Sgt. Ciairra Carroll543rd Support Squadron

Duty title: Assistant NCO in charge, commanders support elementTime in service: nine yearsHometown: Havana, Fla.

Staff Sgt. Ciairra Carroll is a hard charger. After arriv-ing at the squadron, she was hand-selected to augment the commander’s support element where her leadership and managerial skills quickly identifi ed her as an ex-ceptional NCO. She has demonstrated sustained excel-lence by managing and processing 52 decorations, 162 IT directory items, 20 enlisted performance reports and 230 general correspondence items. Additionally, Carroll identifi ed and recommended 15 process improvements in her work center and revamped the squadron recognition ceremony procedures. Carroll epitomizes “leadership by example.” She recently scored a 97 percent on her physi-cal fi tness training test and leads the squadron fi tness improvement program with 10 other physical training leaders. She is currently working toward her bachelor’s degree in sociology and maintains a 3.5 grade point av-erage. The 543rd Support Squadron is delighted to have this outstanding NCO on its team and the U.S. Air Force benefi ts every day from her commitment to service.

Master Sgt. Sherlock Walter First Sergeant, 543rd SPTS


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Seminar covers foreclosure alternativesThe Randolph Airman and Family Readiness Center is

offering a Foreclosure Avoidance seminar April 4, 11 a.m.-noon. Some of the topics covered include: foreclosure alternatives, VA programs and foreclosure actions. For more information, call 652-5321.

Learn to write a resumeRandolph Airman and Family Readiness Center

staff teach new techniques that will assist in any job search April 5, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. To sign up and for more information, call 652-5321.

Lackland Airman and Family Readiness Center will also hold a resume writing class April 11, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., in Bldg. 1249. For details, call 671-3722.

Class offers bundle for expecting parentsThe next Randolph Bundles for Babies class is

April 6, 12:30-3 p.m. in Bldg. 693. The class is for active duty members (of any rank) and their spouses who are expecting a baby. Presentations are given on budgeting for baby, dental and pediatric care, new parent support and more. Attendees receive a "bundle" of baby supplies. To sign up, call 652-5321.

Heart Link open to new Randolph membersAll spouses new to the military or the area are wel-

come to attend Heart Link April 10, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Randolph Airman and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 693. Heart Link orientates attendees to all the services and programs on Randolph AFB. A light breakfast and lunch will be served. Free child care is available but needs to be scheduled in advance by calling 652-5321.

Employment Readiness holds a job fair The military community is invited to a Fort Sam Hous-

ton Employment Readiness job fair April 11, 5-7 p.m. at the Roadrunner Community Center, Stanley Road, Bldg. 2797. For more information, call 221-0427 or 221-0516.

��A Bundles for Babies workshop takes place at Lackland

Airman and Family Readiness April 12, 1-4:30 p.m., in Bldg. 1249. Topics for expectant parents include understanding ��future challenges. To sign up, call 671-3722.

Key spouses receive trainingTraining for newly appointed squadron key spouses

takes place April 18, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Lackland Airman and Family Readiness Center. To sign up, call 671-3722.

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Sale on select custom framesRandolph Arts and Crafts Center is offering 30 percent

off select custom moldings April 3-13. For more informa-tion, call 652-2788.

Craft fair comes to Arnold HallA craft fair takes place April 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the

Lackland Arnold Hall Community Center, Bldg. 5506. A variety of handmade items will be available for purchase. For more information, call Lackland Arts and Crafts Cen-ter at 671-2515.

Arts and Crafts Center Fiesta medal contestLackland Arts and Crafts Center hosts a Fiesta medal

contest April 13. Patrons are welcome to submit their own original creation. Medals are judged on originality, family-friendliness and Fiesta spirit. Medals must mea-sure 3x3 inches. The measurement does not include the hanging ribbon. The winner of the contest receives two tickets to this year’s Battle of Flowers Parade.

For more information and submission deadline, call 671-2515.

��Bowling specials offered for military children

Celebrate the Month of the Military Child at the Ran-dolph Bowling Center during April. Youth, ages 17 and younger, can pick up a free game pass at Randolph Youth

Programs, Child Development or at on-base schools. The pass can be used any time during the month of April when lanes are available for open bowling. For more information, call 652-6271.

Colorama lights up the lanesRandolph Bowling Center offers Colorama bowling

April 6 and 20, 7:30 p.m. The cost is $15 per person, with optional side pots available. For details, call 652-6271.

Bowling specials available on Easter SundayBowl for the special rate of $2 per game, per per-

son plus $2 shoe rental, April 8, 1-5 p.m. at Randolph Bowling Center. For more information, call 652-6271.

Summer leagues open at Lackland bowlingRegistration for summer bowling leagues at Lack-

land Skylark Bowling Center begins April 9. Mixed, ladies and seniors leagues are available. For more information, call 671-1234.

Open microphone night features American Idol Primo’s Lounge at the Lackland Skylark Bowling

Center to hold open microphone night April 14, 8-11 p.m., in Bldg. 6476. American Idol contestant, Dylan Lozza, will perform. Patrons can also sign up

to showcase their talent. Call details, call 671-1234.

Lackland offers cosmic bowlingCosmic bowling with glow-in-the-dark balls and pins,

laser lights and music takes place at Lackland Skylark Bowling Center Fridays, 9 p.m.-midnight, and Saturdays, 7 p.m.-midnight. For more information, call 671-1234.

Karaoke brings singers to Primo’s LoungeKaraoke night is featured every Thursday at Lackland

Skylark Bowling Center from 6-10 p.m. Call 671-1234 for more information.

Made-to-order pizza comes to Skylark BowlingLackland Skylark Bowling Center now features made-

to-order pizza in Susie’s Kitchen. Take-out orders are also available. Call 671-1224 for more information or to place an order.

��Deck Night goes Italian

Randolph Parr Club Deck Night will feature Italian cuisine April 5, 5-7 p.m. on the Parr Club Deck. The buf-fet will feature homemade pasta salad, rosemary chicken,

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Italian sausage, penne pasta, Italian ice and Italian cream pie. The ABW Trio will entertain from 5-8 p.m. The cost is $5 for Randolph club members or $10 for nonmembers. All-you-can-eat is an additional $2.50 and $3 for children six and younger. This event is sponsored by Randolph Family Housing and Budweiser. No federal endorsement of sponsors intended.

Gateway Club plans Karaoke nightsLackland Gateway Club hosts Karaoke nights April 7

and 21, 8 p.m.-midnight. A DJ will also play dance music. For more information, call 645-7034.

Parr Club to hold Easter BrunchRandolph Parr Club to hold Easter Brunch April 8, with

seating times every half hour from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The price is $21.25 per adult for members, $10.50 for members’ children ages 6-12 years old, $23.25 per adult for nonmembers and $11.75 for nonmembers’ children ages 6-12 years old. Children 5 and younger eat for free. Reservations and prepayment required. For more informa-tion, call 652-4864. This event is sponsored by Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union. No federal endorsement of sponsor intended.

Gateway Club hosts Easter brunchLackland Gateway Club hosts Easter Sunday brunch,

April 8, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at the cashiers’ cages. The prices are $17.95 per person for members and trainees, nonmembers are $20.95 each, children ages 6-12 are $9.95 per person and children ��at this event. To sign up and for more information, call 645-7034.

2-4-1 Steak Night at the Parr ClubRandolph Parr Club is offering 2-4-1 steak April 12,

5:30-8 p.m. Purchase an eight-ounce ribeye for $13.95 or 10-ounce NY strip for $18.95 and get one free. For more information, call 652-4864.

Gateway Club invites patrons to Friday the 13th funLackland Gateway Club presents a Friday the 13th

party in the Lonestar Lounge, April 13. Free admission, drink specials and a bar menu is available. DJ Doggin’ Dave will play music 5 p.m.–1 a.m. For more informa-tion, call 645-7034.

Gateway Club honors membersThe Lackland Gateway Club hosts a

members’ appreciation night April 17, 5-8 p.m. which includes a buffet dinner, big band music and a ballroom dance contest. The price is $10.50 per person for members or $12.50 for nonmembers. For details, call 645-7034.

Mongolian Bar-B-Q heats up Parr ClubRandolph Parr Club offers a great selec-

tion of meats, vegetables and sauces at their Mongolian Bar-B-Q April 19, 5:30-8 p.m. The price is $12.50 for members, $14.50 for nonmembers, children 6-12 years of age pay $7.75 and kids 5 and younger eat free.

Celebrate Fiesta with the Kendrick Club Randolph Kendrick Club kicks off Fiesta

April 20, 5 p.m.-12 a.m. Enjoy $3 margari-tas, salsa dancing, merengue and hip-hop music. For more information, call 652-3056.

Variety night at JBSA-Lackland loungeLackland Gateway Club features variety

night April 20 and 27, 5 p.m.-1 a.m., in the Lonestar Lounge. A DJ is available to play patron requests. Admission is free. For more information, call 645-7034.

Chateaubriand for Two at the Parr ClubRandolph Parr Club cooks up a 16-ounce

grilled tenderloin with two servings of Duchess potatoes, honey tarragon carrots, mushrooms, lemon buttered broccoli and mushroom glace for only $49.95 April 26, 5:30-8 p.m. Coupons will be doubled this night only. For details, call 652-4864.

Celebrity Karaoke Thursdays at the Kendrick ClubRandolph Kendrick Club offers Karaoke Thursday

nights, 6-9 p.m. The specials are 2-4-1 Gil’s Pub menu appetizers and $1 Jell-O shots. This is a great way to prepare for the Randolph Idol Competition.

Jazz and Wings Tuesdays at the Kendrick ClubListen to smooth Jazz every Tuesday, 5-7 p.m., at

JBSA-Randolph Kendrick Club with DJSS and enjoy a dozen Bourbon Street wings for $10.95 for members or $12.95 for nonmembers. Coupons are accepted.

Gateway Club offers new lunch menu Lackland Gateway Club offers a new lunch buffet

menu with themed ethnic foods. Every Tuesday, the buf-fet has Mexican fare. Italian entrees and a made-to-order pasta bar are available on Wednesdays. Thursdays, the menu has southern comfort food dishes. Asian specialties are featured every Friday. The soup and salad bar and the grill are also available for lunch choices Tuesday-Friday. For more information, call 645-7034.

Community ProgramsEgg hunt gone to the dogs

Lackland Arnold Hall Community Center hosts a dog-gie Easter egg hunt April 6, 6-7 p.m., Bldg. 5506. Dogs ��will also be able to take photos of their pets with the Easter Bunny. Contests will take place for dogs with the ��most eggs found. All dogs must be on a leash and current on vaccinations. For more information, call 671-2619.

Randolph Idol competition takes center stageSeason four of the Randolph Idol talent competition is

underway. All DoD ID cardholders are welcome to cheer on their favorite local singers April 12, 19, 26 and May 4 at the Randolph Parr Club. All shows start at 6 p.m. For more information, call 267-7358.

Performing arts group presents musical comedyLackland Performing Arts Group presents “Love! At the

Café” April 13, 14, 20 and 21 at the Lackland Arnold Hall Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with curtain time thirty minutes later. Ticket prices are $20 for adults, seniors 65 and older $15 and Technical Trainee students and children under the age of 12 are $10. Hors d’oeuvres are included in the ticket price. A cash bar is available. For more information, call 671-2619.

Air Force family and teen talent contestThe annual AF family and teen talent contest takes

place at Lackland Arnold Hall Community Center, April 28, 6-8 p.m., in Bldg. 5506. Also known as UGT- You Got Tal-ent, the contest is open to ages 6-18. Individual, group and family acts are allowed. Registration begins April 12 at Arnold Hall Community Center or Youth Center. Prizes in-clude up to $200 in cash and a chance to perform with Tops in Blue. For more information, call 671-2619.


Dog obedience classes Paw Camp, a dog obedience class, is available at

Lackland Arnold Hall Community Center Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. The cost is $50 per month for four classes. Dogs must be current on all vaccinations, able to socialize with people and other dogs and non-aggressive. For more infor-mation, call 671-2619.

Students hone performance skillsLackland Arnold Hall Community Center offers a

talent workshop every Tuesday, 6-7 p.m., in Bldg. 5506. Microphone techniques, stage presence, vocals, showman-ship, wardrobe and song selection are among the many topics covered. The cost is $15 per session. To sign up, call 671-2619.

Fitness and SportsCustomers appreciated at Rambler Fitness Center

The Randolph Rambler Fitness Center is hosting a Customer Appreciation Day April 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. to thank customers for choosing the Rambler Fitness �� provide tours of the facility for patrons to become fa-miliar with the workout areas. This event is sponsored by Randolph Family Housing. No federal endorsement of sponsor intended.

Women learn self-defense techniquesThe Lackland Chaparral Fitness Center hosts a

women’s self-defense seminar against knife attacks April 6, 5-7 p.m. Demonstrations include threat aware-ness, response and surviving a knife attack. ��

attack takes place April 20, 5-7 p.m. Pre-registration is required. To sign up, call 671-2410. Both events are free.

Rambler Fitness Center hosts 1.5-mile runA 1.5-mile run will be held at the Randolph Fitness

Center jogging trail April 12, 7:30 a.m. This event is sponsored by Randolph Family Housing. No federal endorsement of sponsor intended.

Zumba Fiesta-styleDoD patrons may join the non-stop Zumba Fiesta

party April 21, 10 a.m.- noon, at the Jimmy Brought Fitness Center on Fort Sam Houston. The cost is $10. For more information, call 221-1234.

Lackland holds 5K fun runA 5K fun run takes place April 27, 7:30 a.m., at

Lackland Gillum Fitness Center, Bldg. 2086. Awards ��event is free. For more information, call 977-2353.

Jimmy Brought Fitness Center to host Spring Sprint Runners and sports enthusiasts are invited to the Spring

Sprint April 28, 7 a.m., at the Jimmy Brought Fitness Center, Wilson Way, Bldg. 320, on Fort Sam Houston. No registra-tion is required and the run is open to all DoD patrons. For details, call 221-1234.

Boxing class teaches the basicsLackland Chaparral Fitness Center holds beginner box-

ing classes Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Patrons learn boxing mechanics, conditioning, footwork, proper movement and defensive techniques in controlled sparring sessions. Classes are open to adults and youth ages 14-17. The cost is $50 per month. For details, call 977-2353.

GolfMonday madness golf special

Lackland Gateway Hills Golf Course offers a Monday Madness special every Monday in April. Patrons can play 18 holes for the price of a cart rental. For more informa-tion or to book a tee time, call 671-3466.

Beginners learn to play golfLackland Gateway Hills Golf Course offers a special

beginner’s golf package during April. Prices are $249 for ranks E-1 – E-4 and $299 for E-5 and up. The package ��-��for one of the monthly introductory golf classes. For more information or to sign up, call 671-3466.

Human ResourcesLackland NAF human resources has new location

Lackland human resources office for non-appropriated fund (NAF) employment has moved from Port San Antonio to the Lackland Civil-��new customer service hours are 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. The phone number will remain 925-9331.

Information, Tickets, TravelVintage train trip to Bluebonnet Festival

Lackland ITT hosts a day trip to the Bluebonnet Festival, Apr. 14. Pa-trons depart 9 a.m. from Arnold Hall, Bldg. 5506, with deluxe bus transpor-tation to Austin where they will board a vintage train for a two-hour trip to the festival in Burnet, TX.

The festival features exhibits, arts and crafts, antiques, music, an old west shoot out and a parade. The group will return to Lackland at ap-proximately 4 p.m. The tour price is $65 per person. Transportation, festi-val admission, snacks and soft drinks on the bus are included in the price. Advance registration and payment are required. For details and to sign up, call 671-3133.

ITT takes casino trip reservationsLackland ITT is taking reservations for a Memorial

Day weekend trip to Choctaw Casino in Grant, OK. The trip departs May 27 and returns May 28. The cost is $87 for double occupancy and $127 single occupancy. The cost includes round-trip bus transportation, complimentary drinks and snacks on the bus, hotel accommodations at the casino hotel, two free meals and $20 in casino play. To sign up, call 671-3133.

Go cruising with DisneyRandolph Leisure Travel is taking reservations for a

Disney group cruise Oct. 13, departing from Galveston. A deposit of $250 per person is due by May 11. For all travel needs, call 652-2497.

LibraryCelebrate National Library Week with sweet treats

Lackland Main Library, Bldg. 6114, offers complimen-tary cake and punch to customers April 11, 1-3 p.m., to celebrate National Library Week.

The patient library located in room 1C31 of Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center will also have free cook-ies and candy available on that day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.


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By Susan WalkerAF Center for Engineering and the Environment

The Air Force launched a new tool kit March 21 to promote pollution prevention across

the service. As part of the planned Air Force

Earth Day 2012 commemoration, the tool kit provides new, customizable products for use at installations Air Force-wide in creating local Earth Day campaigns.

Although the initial launch was timed to coincide with the annual Earth Day, commemorated by the Air Force on April 20 this year, the tool kit is intended for use year-round, said Kevin Gabos, a pollution preven-tion subject matter expert with the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment and the lead in the effort to create the tool kit.

"The tool kit provides outreach materials to help installations pro-mote (pollution prevention) on a con-tinuing basis as they move toward meeting Air Force and Department of Defense strategic sustainability

performance goals of eliminating or reducing pollution before it becomes waste," Gabos said. "It includes color logos, magnet designs, several for-mats for banners, three poster de-signs and two video public service announcements appropriate for use any time."

"Conserve today, secure tomor-row" is the theme of the outreach campaign, developed by AFCEE to support an Air Force initiative to reinvigorate pollution prevention ef-forts worldwide.

Pollution prevention is reducing or eliminating waste at the source by modifying production processes, promoting the use of non-toxic or less-toxic substances, implementing conservation techniques and re-using materials rather than adding them to the waste stream. The Air Force-wide pollution prevention campaign is an ongoing initiative to educate Air Force members, including active-du-ty members, civilian employees, con-tractors and family members on the importance of pollution prevention on their installations and encourage their personal involvement, accord-

ing to offi cials.Executive Order 13514 and the

Department of Defense Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan es-tablish the pollution prevention pro-gram framework for the Air Force. In addition to guidance, these docu-ments set a series of goals for mili-tary services to meet in key areas like greenhouse gas management and re-duction, reducing of non-hazardous waste generation, reducing hazard-ous material usage and improv-ing water resources management. Specifi c goals in the sustainability performance plan include, among others, diverting 50 percent of non-hazardous solid waste and 60 per-cent of construction and demolition debris from the waste stream by fi s-cal 2015.

Air Force pollution prevention pol-icy requires installations to minimize the adverse impacts on air, water and land from all aspects of the Air Force mission through implementation of an Environmental Management Sys-tem, offi cials said. Air Force EMS is the framework used to identify, prioritize and manage the aspects of

daily operations that generate waste and pollution.

A relatively new area of focus has been reusing or recycling con-struction material and debris on installations. When Fairchild AFB, Wash., was designing a new $43 million runway recently, the plan in-cluded recycling 60,000 tons of con-crete and about 20,000 tons of as-phalt from the existing runway. This reuse saved economic and material resources.

"It's important to reduce the amount of waste that is generated, often by fi nding, promoting and sharing best practices within the Air Force com-munity to eliminate pollution sources at the outset," Gabos said. "Green procurement and processes will help the Air Force achieve our reduction goals and preserve resources -- both materials and economic resources.It is up to each of us to participate to achieve these goals."

Additional information on the pollution prevention campaign and the tool kit can be found on the AFCEE website at http://www.afcee.af.mil.

AF launches tool kit to prevent pollution

Running recognition Making memories

Photo by Robbin CresswellRetired Brig. Gen. Charlie Bishop presents a plaque to Col. Eric Axelbank, 37th Training Wing commander, to recognize the wing for its hospitality and support in providing a tour for Offi cer Candidate School Class 60-C at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 22. OCS Class 60-C graduated from Lackland in 1962, and class members were on base for a 50-year reunion visit coordinated by Bishop.

Photo by Robbin CresswellMembers of Joint Base San Antonio participate in a Federal Women's Week 5K fun run Wednesday at JBSA-Lackland. Federal Women's Week is a JBSA observance that recog-nizes federal women and is tied in with National Women's History Month.


By Debbie GildeaAir Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH – The January return to pre-2003 enlisted high year of tenure rates continues to impact as-

signments, Air Force Personnel Center offi cials an-nounced recently.

Assignment cancellation has no affect on an Air-man's promotion eligibility, said Col. Jerry Couvillion, AFPC personnel services directorate operations chief. As long as there are no other ineligibility conditions, Airmen affected will still be eligible to compete for promotion, he added.

High year of tenure is the maximum number of years enlisted Airmen in each grade may remain on active duty. In 2003, HYT was adjusted upward to retain experienced Airmen for a longer period of time during a period of a robust economy and lower re-tention rates.

In 2010, the Air Force began the process to nor-malize HYT, reducing senior airman, technical ser-geant, master sergeant and senior master sergeant levels, effective in 2011 and 2012. In December, the Air Force announced that HYT would continue to be adjusted beginning in 2013 with changes to senior airman through technical sergeant limits.

As a result, approximately 1,000 assignments have

been cancelled for Airmen who no longer have the required service retainability for their overseas or overseas follow-on assignment. Action is now being taken to cancel the remaining assignments of those Airmen affected by the HYT changes.

Although Airmen affected may be selected for pro-motion before they reach HYT, assignments require ability to get retainability up front, said Ron Gallucci, AFPC assignment programs and procedures chief.

"These assignments are selected in most cases be-tween 15 and 18 months in advance, so we must provide replacement action to the overseas area

with individuals who have or can get retainability," he explained. "All Airmen affected by these recent assignment cancellations have been encouraged to provide us with at least eight continental U.S. choices for consideration."

"We will do all we can to assign them to a base on that list," said Gallucci, "but Air Force needs must come fi rst."

Assignment actions should be complete by mid-March, he said.

"Losing military personnel sections will contact af-fected members to determine if the cancelled assign-ment will result in a hardship for them. If a hardship is confi rmed, we'll work with the member and the MPS to help resolve it," Gallucci explained.

HYT is one of several force management programs the Air Force uses to size and shape the Air Force to meet current and future mission needs.

"Normalizing HYT helps develop and maintain the right balance of experience in the Air Force," said Couvillion. "The future of the Air Force depends on balance in numbers, ranks, experience levels and career fi elds, so HYT is one way we can achieve that."

For more information on high year tenure, assign-ments and other personnel issues, visit the Air Force Personnel Services website at https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil.

High year of tenure change continues to affect assignments


LOSC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club is accepting scholarship applications for fall 2012. Military dependents, both children and spouses, are eligible to apply.

For more on eligibility requirements and a downloadable application, visit www.lacklandosc.org and click on the “Scholarship Program” tab.

Applications must be postmarked by Monday.

2012 CARING FOR PEOPLE FORUM

The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland 2012 Caring for People forum, hosted by the Lackland Integrated Delivery Systems/Community Action Information Board, needs participants for 10 focus groups to discuss quality of life issues.

The forums offer an opportunity for Airmen and family members to discuss issues and concerns on various support topics through focus groups and panels.

The schedule includes single Airman support, Monday, 1 p.m., 802nd Mis-sion Support Group conference room, Bldg. 1052; spouse communications, Thursday, 9 a.m., AFRC; family support,

Thursday, 9 a.m., AFRC; school support, Thursday, 1 p.m., AFRC; special needs family member support, Thursday, 1p.m., AFRC; health and wellness, Thursday, 1 p.m., Health and Well-ness Center. The deployment support and teen group dates are still to be announced.

Issues and concerns on Guard/Reserve support or wounded warrior support can email Terryca Fuller at the AFRC. For more details, contact Fuller at 210-671-3722.

FRONTLINE SUPERVISOR COURSE

Frontline supervisor classes are April 6, 8 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m., at the First Term Airman Center, Bldg. 5612.

The half-day course is designed to provide in-depth training to NCOs, civil-ians and offi cers serving as supervisors to Airmen in distress. The training does not credit civilian supervisors for the Military Personnel Management course.

For details, contact Staff Sgt. Kinsey Brown at 210-292-4461.

EASTER BUNNY LUNCH, EGG HUNT

The Gateway Club hosts lunch with the Easter Bunny followed by a traditional egg hunt April 7, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Patrons must bring their own

basket for the egg hunt. Prices are adult members, $6.95

each; member children, $4.95; non-member adults, $7.95; non-member children, $5.95; ages 4 and under, free.

Reservations and prepayment are required. To sign up, call 645-7034.

GATEWAY CLUB EASTER BRUNCH

Tickets are on sale for the Gateway Club Easter Sunday brunch April 8, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Prices are members or trainees, $17.95 each; non-members, $20.95; children ages 6-12, $9.95; and ages 5 and under, free. Coupons will not be accepted for the brunch.

To sign up, call 210-645-7034.

THRIFT SHOP BAG SALE The Lackland Thrift Shop’s monthly

INside and OUTside bag sale has been moved from April 7 to April 14, 9:30 a.m. until noon. The shop is located in One Stop, Bldg. 5460 on the corner of Walker and Selfridge avenues, behind the 802nd Contracting Squadron offi ces on the base training side.

Consignments are accepted on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. Proceeds from all sales benefi t scholarships for military

dependents and military-connected organizations at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

For information, call 210-671-3608 or visit www.lacklandosc.org.

EARTH DAY FUN RUN

The third annual Earth Day fun run and activities are April 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Lackland Outdoor Adventure Center.

Events include a 5K fun run, envi-ronmental exhibits, fi tness activities, prize drawings and free lunch.

For more information or registration, on Earth Day activities, contact Judy Lopez at 210-671-5305 or Lisa Copeland at 210-671-5371.

BALFOUR BEATTY SCHOLARSHIPS

Balfour Beatty Communities Founda-tion academic scholarships applications are available for high school students who reside in family housing.

The scholarships are for students attending undergraduate programs in the 2012-2013 academic year.

For applications and eligibility requirements, visit the web site at www.bbcommunitiesfoundation.org.

The deadline for submissions is April 15.

For information about the scholar-ships, contact Claudia Moreno at 210-645-9511.

DROP-IN DENTAL SCREENINGS

The Lackland Pediatric Dental Department will offer drop-in dental screenings for eligible military medical benefi ciaries April 13, 8-11 a.m., in the Skylark Community Center Longhorn Room. No appointment is necessary.

Children under 13 years of age will receive a dental screening exam, an opinion about the child's dental condition and appropriate treatment recommendations or alternatives. If possible, parents should bring a copy of their child's treatment plan or referral letter from their private dentist.

Call 210-671-9876 for more infor-mation.

BARIATRIC CLINIC DIABETES STUDY The Wilford Hall Bariatric Clinic is

conducting a research study regarding weight loss surgery. Candidates for the study are military medical benefi ciaries age 18-65 who have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and are on medi-cation. Active-duty personnel are unable to participate. Call 210-292-2210 for more information.

LOCAL BRIEFS

CHAPEL SERVICESChristianCatholicMonday-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.

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

Seventh-Day AdventistService, 12:30 to 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.

Sunday:Hope Chapel, Bldg. 10338The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints8-10 a.m.

IslamicFriday:Global Ministry Center, Bldg. 7452

Friday:Jummah Prayer, 1:15 to 2:15 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 Wednesday:Freedom Chapel Room 8,San Antonio Military Open Circle, 6 p.m.

BuddhistSunday:BMT Reception Center,10 a.m. to noon.

EckankarEvery fi rst, third, fi fth Saturday:Gateway Chapel12:30 to 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 671-3608

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

KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES


MARCH 30BMT FAMILY SEMINAR

The Air Force Basic Military Train-ing Family Seminar is scheduled for today 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 more information, call 210-671-3722.

FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT SEMINAR

A seminar on the federal employ-ment process is today, noon to 2:30 p.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. The class teaches participants how to enhance the job-hunting process.

For more details, call 210-671-3722.

SURVIVOR'S BENEFITS PLAN

A Survivor’s Benefi ts Plan class is today, 1:30-3 p.m., at the Airman

and Family

Readiness Center. The class provides a better un-

derstanding of the Uniform Survivors Benefi t Plan and how it works.

For more information, call 210-671-3722.

APRIL 2FAMILY 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 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 experiences and the stress caused by deployment-related separations.

For complete information, call 210-671-3722.

APRIL 3AMVET 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 details, call 210-699-5087.

APRIL 3�5TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

A three-day transition assistance program for separating or retiring military personnel is Tuesday through Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, at the Airman and Family Readi-ness Center.

The program, which is presented

by the Department of Labor and the Texas Workforce Commission, focuses on how to job search and employment-related topics.

For details, call 210-671-3722.

APRIL 4HEARTS APART MEETING

A Hearts Apart meeting for fam-ily members of deployed Airmen is Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.


WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

A women’s Bible study, “The Resolution for Women” by Priscilla

Shirer, is Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., at Freedom Chapel. The study group will meet through the end of May. For details, call 210-671-4208.

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 details, call 210-671-2619.

APRIL 5PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL

The Protestant Women of the Chapel group meets for Bible study Thursday, 6 p.m., at Freedom Chapel.


APRIL 6BMT FAMILY SEMINAR

The Air Force Basic Military Training Family Seminar is scheduled for April 6 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.


APRIL 9FAMILY READINESS BRIEFING

A family readiness briefi ng for deploying personnel is April 9, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 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 information, call 210-671-4208.

On the web www.lacklandfss.com

What’s HappeningFamily Support Events

MARCH 30, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 19sports

By Jose T. Garza IIISports Editor

The 543rd Support Squadron overcame the 32nd Medical Brigade to win the Joint Base San Antonio intramural basketball cham-

pionship March 22 at the Medical Education and Training Campus fi tness center on Fort Sam Hous-ton.

The JBSA-Lackland intramural basketball cham-pions rallied from a 10-point defi cit in the fi nal 20 minutes to post a 56-53 victory over the Fort Sam Houston entry and bring the JBSA intramural title to Lackland.

“I can honestly say that I love my team with all my heart,” said Markeith Porter, the 543rd SPTS head coach. “This is the proudest I’ve ever been of my team.”

The Medical Brigade jumped to a quick lead in the fi rst half. The 32nd took a 27-18 halftime ad-vantage behind guard Jacory Phoenix, who scored 11 of 17 points in the opening half.

The second half, however, was a complete rever-sal for both teams.

Led by guard Brandon Hawkins, who scored 17 of his game-high 25 points in the second half, the 543rd SPTS clawed its way back into the contest after being down by 10. Hawkins’ layup with 1:43 to play gave the 543rd SPTS a 51-49 lead, its fi rst since the opening tip.

Julian Jones’ free throw with 8.7 seconds left sealed the comeback win for the 543rd after the Medical Brigade’s Phillip Clipps had cut a four-point lead in half. Jones fi nished with 13 points, including the 543rd’s fi nal three.

Hawkins said it was a struggle for the 543rd SPTS to keep up with its fi nals’ opponent.

“I think we underestimated them,” Hawkins said. “They made it to the JBSA fi nals, so I know they were a good team. I think we came in believing our hardest game was against Cryptologic Division in the semifi nals, so we got lazy.

“I knew being down by nine points wasn’t that big a deal,” said Hawkins. “I thought if we just chipped away and could get one stop, one score, we could get back in the game.”

Jones said the 543rd SPTS had a simple formula to overcome the second-half defi cit.

“We needed to start getting back on defense and making shots,” he said.

To reach the JBSA title game after a fi rst-round

bye, the 543rd SPTS defeated Navy #1 from JBSA-Fort Sam Houston in the quarterfi nals and Crypto-logic Division in the semifi nals.

Hawkins summed up the 543rd’s successful run through the tournament.

“It feels good to be champions,” he said.

543rd SPTS reigns over JBSASquad wins joint intramural basketball championship

JBSA intramural basketball tournament results

March 19 First round

359th Medical Group (Randolph) 51,37th Training Group (Lackland) 45

IMCOM (Fort Sam Houston) 55,802nd COMM/ OP SPTS (Lackland) 47

Navy #1 (FSH) 2,558th Flying Training Squadron (Randolph) 0

Cryptologic Division (Lackland) 61,Air Force Recruiting Service (Randolph) 58

March 20 Quarterfi nals

32nd Medical Brigade (FSH) 78,359th Medical Group (Randolph) 42

IMCOM (FSH) 55,Air Force Personnel Center (Randolph) 49

543rd Support Squadron (Lackland) 61,Navy #1 (FSH) 44

Cryptologic Division (Lackland) 43,321st Civil Affairs (FSH) 35

March 21 Semifi nals

32nd Medical Brigade (FSH) 66,IMCOM (FSH) 55

543rd Support Squadron (Lackland) 56,Cryptologic Division (Lackland) 54

March 22 Final

543rd Support Squadron (Lackland) 56,32nd Medical Brigade (FSH) 53

I IMCOM - Installation Management Command 802nd COMM/OP SPTS - Communications/Operations Support Squadron

Photo by Robbin CresswellAntonio Enis of the 543rd Support Squadron attempts a shot over the 32nd Medical Brigade's Phidd Rian during the Joint Base San Antonio intramural basketball fi nal March 22.


"WORKOUT OF THE WEEK"Need to squeeze in a work-

out but short on time? Drop by any participating Lackland fi t-ness centers to try the workout of the week.

Workouts are updated every week and incentive items will be awarded to the top male/female performers and those who participate every Monday through Friday.

Call 210-671-2565/1348 for more information.

WEEKLY PULLUP CHALLENGE

How many pullups can you do in one minute? Pullup con-tests are held at the Chaparral Fitness Center Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Top male and females win a T-shirt and water bottle.

Call 210-671-2401/2361 for details.

BEGINNING BOXER'S TRAINING

The Chaparral Fitness Cen-ter is giving patrons ages 14 and up a chance to climb into the ring and box like pros.

Beginners boxing classes are held Mondays and Wednes-days, 6-8 p.m. Participation fee is $50 per month.

Call 210-671-2401 for details or to register.

MONDAY GOLF MADNESS

The Gateway Hills golf course has a special promotion through the end of April.

Patrons can play 18 holes for the price of a golf cart each Monday through April.

Call 210-671-3466 for information and tee times.

UPCOMING

Men W L1. AFISRA ..................................6 12. 737th TRG..............................6 13. Crypto Div .............................3 44. 802nd LRS .............................1 6

Women W L1. Med Ops Gp ..........................6 02. 737th TRG..............................4 23. Mission Spt Gp......................4 24. Crypto Div .............................4 25. AFISRA ..................................3 36. IAAFA ....................................1 5

VOLLEYBALL

SCOREBOARD

Softball kings win season openerFSS end game in 3 1/2 innings with 17-point victory over 149th FW

Photos by Alan BoedekerThe 802nd Force Support Squadron's Dwayne Reed (left) and Brian Goelz (right) contributed to the squad's season opening win Tuesday.

By Jose T. Garza IIISports Editor

The 802nd Force Support Squadron opened defense of its Joint Base San Antonio intramural slo-pitch softball championship by routing the 149th Fighter Wing, 18-1, Tuesday night in a Competi-tive League matchup.

FSS third baseman Steve Reichert keyed an 11-run outburst in the second inning with two home runs, and his teammates began the game where they left off last year in the three-inning run rule victory.

Pitcher Dan Miller’s three-run single in the fi rst helped FSS es-tablish a quick 7-1 lead over the 149th FW, one of six teams above .500 in league play last year.

Reichert’s home runs and second baseman Dwayne Reed’s two-run single led the second-inning explosion and an early end to the contest.

“We came out here to have fun, respect the game and the 149th

FW; they’re a great bunch of guys,” said Reichert, the Lackland fi tness and sports director. “This whole softball season is about fun and camaraderie.”

Left-center fi elder Derrick Ayon, center fi elder Brian Goelz and shortstop Brett Cannon joined Reichert and Reed in the second-inning hitting brigade by driving in runs. Left-fi elder Danny Ayon closed out the contest with the fi nal two RBIs following a three-run homer by Reichert. Miller and fi rst baseman Albert Puneda con-tributed two runs each.

“We thought it was going to be a close game,” said FSS head coach Art Trevino. “They are always one of the better teams in our league.”

The offensive onslaught was not lost on the FSS players.“It’s always fun to score a lot of runs and beat the 149th FW,”

shortstop Brett Cannon said.FSS made a statement to open the season, especially with the

short run-rule victory.“We are the champions, and the team to beat,” Trevino said.

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