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Photo by Alan BoedekerTrainee Lori Huayacla, 322nd Training Squadron, Flight 224, hugs her son, Airman Basic Justus Sanchez, following his graduation from basic training Jan. 27. Senior leaders from the 37th Training Wing allowed Huayacla to attend the Airman Coin and Retreat ceremony and graduation parade. She is now in her third week of basic training.

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FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) – After more than a decade into the 21st cen-tury, our Air Force today is made up of a mix of ethnic backgrounds – people who work together for common goals and missions.

But throughout our his-tory, even throughout much of the 20th century, that hasn’t always been the case.

The beginning of February kicks off African American History Month, and to honor that heritage, we will profi le a different man or woman each day; a different person in aviation or Air Force history who helped pave the way for the Air Force we have today.

We’ll begin the series with Bessie Coleman, a young woman at the beginning of the 20th century who was forced to leave her country to fulfi ll her aviation dreams.

We’ll then showcase men like Eugene Bullard and Wil-liam Powell who also strug-gled against extreme preju-dice and segregation to fulfi ll their dreams.

Then there are the Tuskeg-ee Airmen, men like Benja-min O. Davis Jr., Lee Archer and C.D. “Lucky” Lester, who proved through their valor and bravery in the skies that

African Americans were just as important in the fi ght as their white counterparts.

We’ll profi le some of the important men and women who were early pioneers in the Air Force, as well as oth-ers who are still making their marks today.

There’s even a TV and movie personality who tran-scended her role as a fi ctional pioneer in space to make great strides in recruiting African Americans into the NASA space program.

A total of 29 profi les in 29 days: some may surprise

you, others may be familiar favorites, some you may even know personally, but all were and are important role mod-els and trailblazers not only for their race, but for avia-tion and the U.S. Air Force as well. (Courtesy, Air Force News Service)

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African American Heritage Month

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ANNUAL GOSPEL FESTIVAL

The Joint Base San Antonio community is invited to attend the annual African American Heritage Gospel Festival Satur-day, 6 p.m., at the JBSA-Lackland Gateway Chapel.

Featured performers include the 2012 African American Heritage Choir, the Grace First Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir, the Macedonia Puppet Ministry, the Lackland Chapel Youth Choir, as well other guests.

For more information, call Ethel Willard-Crews at 210-722-3559, or Shirley Jones at 210-671-1750.

LIBRARY CUSTOMER APPRECIATION CELEBRATION

The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland library will celebrate its recent re-opening with a customer appreciation celebration Wednesday.

Cake and punch will be served begin-ning at 1 p.m.

AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE LUNCHEON

The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland African American Heritage luncheon is Wednesday, 11 a.m., at the Gateway Club.

For more information, contact Belinda Strickland at 210-671-2888.

LACKLAND ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY

The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland annual awards ceremony is Feb. 12, 3 p.m., at Mitchell Hall. Reservations are due by Feb. 10.

For more information, contact Master Sgt. Darrell Harmon at 210-671-9807.

JBSA SPECIAL NIGHT AT SEA WORLD Joint Base San Antonio active duty,

Reserve and Department of Defense iden-tifi cation cardholders will have a special night and reduced ticket prices Feb. 10 to Sea World.

The theme park will be open from 6-10 p.m. that night for only JBSA adults age 18 and up with proper ID cards; the public will not be allowed into the theme park during that time.

The $15 military tickets can be pur-chased only at an Information, Tickets and Travel offi ce on one of the JBSA installa-tions.

The Salute to the Heroes free entry program will not be valid during the JBSA event and there will be no refunds on unused tickets.

For more information, call 210-671-3133.

NEWS IN BRIEF

By Lisa BraunMedical Education and Training Campus Public Affairs

Jan. 6 could not have been a more perfect day for Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Lambing, command chief of the Medical Education and Train-ing Campus (METC) at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

That day Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Charles B. Green, Air Force Surgeon General, con-fi rmed Lambing would be the new Chief of the Medical Enlisted Force.

Lambing will assume his new po-sition, the highest post an Air Force medical technician can achieve, on May 15 in the offi ce of the Surgeon General, headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washing-ton, D.C.

According to Lambing, one word, “humbled,” describes how he feels about his selection.

“The most exciting aspect of the job for me is knowing I will get to see the great work our 32,000 Air Force med-ics are performing around the globe,” said Lambing. “We ask a lot of our personnel and it will be exciting to see them in a multitude of complex roles as they live up to the Air Force Medi-cal Service’s (AFMS) mantra of ‘Trusted

Care Anywhere’,” he said.

The Lufkin, Tex-as native currently serves as the senior enlisted advisor to the commandant of METC, the larg-est medical enlisted training center for Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard in the Depart-ment of Defense.

He advises on all matters affecting quality, welfare, mo-rale, and professional development of 1,400 Air Force, Army and Navy per-manent party personnel and 21,000 students annually.

He also develops and coordinates policies with Air Force, Army, Navy and Coast Guard senior offi cers and enlisted command leaders.

As an aerospace medical service tech-nician, Lambing has worked in diverse jobs, with an extensive background in critical care and hemodialysis units.

Lambing was the Air Force’s emer-gency medical services program man-ager where he served as the EMS/haz-ardous materials consultant to the Air

Force surgeon general and served on the board of directors for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Techni-cians.

Before assuming his current position, Lambing served as chief of the medical enlisted force of the Air Education and Training Command at nearby JBSA-Randolph. There, he was the principal advisor to the command surgeon and senior staff regarding medical enlisted matters.

Previously, Lambing has served as an enlisted leader at the element, fl ight, squadron, group, and major command levels.

His assignments include bases in Germany, Mississippi, Texas, Japan, and Washington.

“The Air Force has been such a blessing in the life of my family. (My wife) Sheliea and the kids are just as excited as I am about this new adven-ture,” said Lambing.

“I started my career 27.5 years ago and I never conceived I would culmi-nate my career in the pinnacle enlisted leadership position for the AFMS.

“It’s a wow moment for sure and I owe this to the many mentors in my career and the shoulders of the giants we all stand on in the AFMS.”

METC chief claims top med tech post

VETERANS MEMORIAL

Air Force Chief Master Sgt.

Kevin Lambing

Photo by Alan BoedekerErnest Ibarra of San Antonio fi nds the name of Airman 1st Class Edward G. Muse engraved upon the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall Tuesday at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Muse was one of six security policemen killed in action during the Tet Offensive. Muse died Jan. 31, 1968 while defending Bien Hoa Air Base near Saigon. The base was assaulted by two North Vietnamese battalions. Although the base perimeter was breached in several places during the attack, primary defend-ers from the Air Force's 3rd Security Police Squadron were able to protect the heart of the base from ground attack until infantry reinforcements arrived at sun-up. Ibarra, a Purple Heart recipient, served in Vietnam as a U.S. Army specialist 4 in the infantry from 1968-1969. The memorial, formally named “The Wall That Heals,” is a traveling exhibit featuring a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The memorial was on display adjacent to the U.S. Air Force Security Forces Museum Tuesday through Thursday.

TALESPINNER FEBRUARY 3, 2012

State primary elections have begun and the Fed-eral Voting Assistance Program has geared up to help military and U.S. citizens register to vote and request their ballots for absentee voting in the primaries over the next few months and in the Nov. 6 general elec-tion.

The 2012-13 voting cycle motto is, “It’s a freedom that you defend – vote!” This is the message Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz gave in a recent public service announcement that can be viewed on AF.mil, the Air Force’s public web site, at www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp.

Air Force Voting Action Offi cer, William D’Avanzo said, “Military members do register to vote at a higher rate than the general population, but we run into trouble when we wait too long to request or return our ballots to our local election offi cials. It’s impor-tant for voters to send in their Federal Post Card Application well in advance of an election, preferably a minimum of 90 days beforehand.”

“We’re set up to assist voters with registration and their ballot requests. We’ll even send in a back-up Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot in case their state

doesn’t get their ballot back to them on time,” Capt. Lionel Garcia, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s In-stallation Voting Assistance Offi cer.

Garcia, who heads up the Installation Voter As-sistance Offi ce, said, “Squadron members don’t even have to leave their units. We have unit voting assis-tance offi cers who can walk voters in their squadrons through the process to exercise their right to vote.”

The Installation Voter Assistance Offi ce is located in the Military Personnel Flight Building, Room 261.

The FVAP web site is set up for automated applica-tion and absentee ballot services if voters are unable to visit their local voting offi ce or unit assistance vot-ing offi cer for help.

Visit www.fvap.gov and click on the appropriate link in the “Quick Links” area at the bottom of the page.

Voters who want to fi nd a local Installation Voter Assistance Offi ce can also use the “Quick Links” area by clicking on “Locate a Voting Offi ce Near You”.

For details on the Federal Voting Assistance Pro-gram, visit www.fvap.gov or contact Garcia at [email protected].

Voting assistance available for absentee out-of-country voters

The Federal Voting Assistance Program web site www.fvap.gov.

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AF Band of the West sets free local tour

The U.S. Air Force Band of the West’s Gateway Brass and Southwest Winds ensembles will hold a series of free concerts in and around the San Anto-nio area beginning in late February and continuing through March.

The Gateway Brass kicks off its tour Feb. 19 in Fredricksburg, and the Southwest Winds tour starts Feb. 21 at the Witte Museum.

For a complete tour schedule, visit www.band-ofthewest.af.mil, www.facebook/bandofthewest.com, or follow the band on Twitter@AFBandofthewest.

February is National Children’s

Dental Health Month


By Sue Campbell59th Medical Wing Public Affairs

Recognizing its distinguished Air-men, the 59th Medical Wing held its annual awards ceremony Saturday at the Gateway Club.

“This event recognizes our 2011 award winners and celebrates the ex-cellence of all nominees and members of the 59th Medical Wing,” said Capt. Karri Roman, emcee and director of the Commander’s Action Group.

59th MDW Command Chief Master Sgt. Richard Robinson welcomed spe-cial guest Chief Master Sgt. Charles R. Cole, chief, Medical Enlisted Force, Of-fi ce of the Air Force Surgeon General, Washington, D.C.

Cole congratulated the 59th MDW on its successes during 2011, highlight-ing specifi c accomplishments of award nominees.

“What an amazing year you have had,” he said. “You have set the bench-mark for the Department of Defense as you integrated with Brooke Army Medical Center to form the San Anto-nio Military Medical Center and the San

Antonio Military Health System – nearly 6,000 Airman and Soldiers, all working together across the San Antonio mili-tary complex.”

“By partnering with our great Army counterparts,” he continued, “we will only be better for our patients, the great military men and women we serve.”

Maj. Gen. Byron Hepburn, 59th MDW commander and director of SAMHS, and Robinson presented 2011 annual awards to the following individuals, who will compete for higher level awards:

Airman Senior Airman Max Rasmussen, 559th Medical Group

NCOTech. Sgt. Paula Barkhauer, 559th Medical Group

Senior NCOMaster Sgt. Lorraine Hieskill, 59th Inpatient Operations Group

Company Grade Offi cerCapt. Benjamin Crandall, 59th Clinical Support Group

First SergeantMaster Sgt. Robert Hobbs, 59th Inpatient Operations Group

Honor Guard Member Senior Airman Timothy Jenkins,59th Medical Operations Group

Civilian Non-Supervisory Category I Francis Prior, 359th Medical Group

Civilian Non-Supervisory Category II Brenda Wallsmith,359th Medical Group

Civilian Non-Supervisory Category III Leah Hawes, 59th Clinical Support Group

Civilian Supervisory Category IDarryl Sharkey, 359th Medical Group

Civilian Supervisory Category IIDavid Smith, 59th Medical Operations Group

Congratulations to the following 77 Airmen for being selected as honor graduates among 773 Air Force basic military train-ees graduating today:

320th Training SquadronFlight 123Joseph LaceyCameron McCutcheonCass MelinAl RasmussenDamilola WilliamsFlight 124Casey ChaseMichael DeanAustin HolmSean LancasterSergio TorresRyan Vaughan321st Training Squadron Flight 113Daniel Cordova Jr.Jet RumseyAaron ToblerFlight 114Melissa FranksMiki Mullen

Daniela Portillo322nd Training Squadron Flight 117Joseph BuhlmanJoshua ChopekCody FoxWilbert GlayYu LiuBenjamin SternFlight 118Jacob BrenholdtNathan RyanAaron SimonisShawn WelchFlight 125Richard BraunChristian KaegGeoffrey LeClaireJose PolancoFlight 126Justin DonovanJames SpearmanBenjamin Topping323rd Training SquadronFlight 115Colten AlanizMatthew CyrierBenjamin EdwardsAaron Gurecki

Kyle MerkelRene VerretFlight 116Mark CharlesErnest ClemonsVictor Cuadrado-LopezJoshua CurtrightAkalu ErrenaAndrew HardingCarl PellaDon Snider Jr.Anthony StephensFlight 117Benjamin BlyJose GuerraDrew HerrmannChristopher PostonChristopher Smith-ThomasFlight 128Katelyn EgercicKira EnyartKristen FayDenise HamptonBailey HoltKathleen KeenanKirstin KimballTabetha LongJulia MacintoshMelissa Maskulka

Tory PattersonAlexandria ScottNina M. ThielmannLaneesha Williams326th Training SquadronFlight 121Jeremy CleekAlexander MuenchMarco SforzaJared ThomasJordan TranFlight 122Jessie JohnsonAmanda NorwitzJamie Ogeda331st Training SquadronFlight 119Matthew Sebey

Top BMT AirmanKristen Fay, 323rd TRS, Flight 128

Most Physically Fit

Male AirmenAaron Gurecki, 323rd TRS, Flight 115Cortiella Karif, 326th

TRS, Flight 121Charlie Medina Jr., 321st TRS, Flight 113Sanya Parker, 323rd TRS, Flight 115

Female AirmenChelsea Decosta, 326th TRS, Flight 122Melissa Franks, 321st TRS, Flight 114Kristen Fay, 323rd TRS, Flight 128Kristyn Grabendike, 326th TRS, Flight 122

Male Flights323rd TRS, Flight 115323rd TRS, Flight 127323rd TRS, Flight 116Female Flights323rd TRS, Flight 128321st TRS, Flight 114326th TRS, Flight 122

Top Academic Flights323rd TRS, Flight 116323rd TRS, Flight 128322nd TRS, Flight 117

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Medical Wing awards event celebrates ‘amazing year’

Photo by Tech Sgt. Andy Bellamy

Chief Master Sgt. Charles R. Cole ad-dresses the audience at-tending the 59th Medi-cal Wing annual awards banquet Saturday at the Gateway Club. Cole is chief, Medical Enlisted Force, Offi ce of the Air Force Surgeon General.


By Sallie CauthersDefense Commissary Agency

FORT LEE, Va. – Commissary cus-tomers can save money while assisting worthy causes thanks to cause-market-ing promotions from the Defense Com-missary Agency’s industry partners.

“We are fortunate to have partners who set sales promotions that save our customers money and help give back to our military communities,” said Chris Burns, DeCA’s director of sales.

Throughout February, DeCA’s indus-try partners will host many in-store promotions that provide extra savings but also support worthy causes.

Focus on Fitness ContestUnilever is distributing more than

75,000 in-store coupon fl yers offering $6 in savings. It will distribute $40,000 in prizes to the top 14 military instal-lations where customers buy the most Unilever products. A winning base may build a new playground or purchase new equipment for a fi tness center.

Start Your Day Right!Acosta Military Sales will support

the Scholarships for Military Children program with a portion of the pro-

ceeds from this event. Brands will be supported by 400,000 in-store coupon fl yers worldwide. Get more details at www.militaryscholar.org.

Driving for Scholarship DollarsThe Kellogg’s Racing Car will support

the Scholarships for Military Children program. During February, stores will again gear up for Daytona and the Kel-logg’s racing promotion, offering sav-ings to include high-value coupons.

Starlight FoundationColgate-Palmolive will sponsor a fun

center valued at more than $4,200 to be given to a military hospital from the proceeds of their commissary promo-tion. Look for their coupons in stores and in military publications. This year marks Colgate-Palmolive’s 22nd year partnering with the Starlight Founda-tion, a nonprofi t organization dedi-cated to helping seriously ill children through entertainment, education and family activities. Colgate-Palmolive has donated proceeds exceeding $8 million throughout the past 21 years in support of this organization.

“Remember, when you shop at your commissary, you are giving back to our military community,” Burns said.

Save money, help a cause with DeCA


Col. Terry Stotler, Det. 5 commander, Air Force Research

Laboratory, left, briefs 59th Medical Wing

Commander Maj. Gen. Byron Hepburn about the Tri-Service

Research Labora-tory’s 3-D modeling capabilities during the general’s tour.

By Joe N. WigginsNaval Medical Research Unit-San Antonio Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – “What you are doing here is not only a great service to our military; it is a great service to our nation.”

That was the impression left on Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Byron C. Hepburn, com-mander of the Air Force’s 59th Medi-cal Wing, after receiving a briefi ng and tour of the Tri-Service Research Laboratory here Jan. 18.

Hosted by the commanding offi cers of Naval Medical Research Unit-San Antonio, and Detachment 5, Air Force Research Laboratory, the visit gave the general from JBSA-Lackland’s Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center a clearer view of the capabilities of the facility and its staff.

“We wanted General Hepburn and his team to see we clearly have a much wider range of options to conduct bio-medical research to support warriors on the sea and on land than ever be-fore in our history,” said Capt. Vincent DeInnocentiis, commanding offi cer of NAMRU-SA. “This includes the abil-ity to fully challenge and use the staff of NAMRU-SA, as well as draw from

other services, such as the Army and Air Force, to conduct our mission in a joint environment.”

As the commander of the Air Force’s largest medical wing and one of only 15 pilot-physicians in the Air Force, Hepburn is focused on any new capa-bility that helps him execute his mis-sion to provide clinical research and medical education to the 6,000 people he commands.

“It was clear to me the great job being performed by all of the staff at the lab, and gives me a better vision of how this facility can assist the medical missions of all the services, as well as the American public,” said the general after the tour.

The general saw more than 20 labs, work stations and other settings dur-ing his visit, which included demon-strations of combat casualty, biomedi-cal and directed energy research, as well as training capabilities in the TSRL.

The laboratory’s joint service and research capabilities were also re-inforced by Col. Terry Stotler, com-mander of Det. 5, Air Force Research Laboratory.

His briefi ng of capabilities and mis-sions showed the general the overlap and shared capabilities between the Air Force and the Navy staff members at the lab.

“We can do more now and do it better alongside Captain DeInnocen-tiis’ staff in this facility,” said Stotler. “This clearly shows advanced and enhanced research opportunities for both services.”

Navy highlights research labSenior AF physician visits JBSA-Fort Sam joint medical facility

U.S. Navy photo by Joe Wiggins

Be Responsible!Seat Belts Save Lives!

Buckle Up!


DALLAS – Just in time for the “big game,” the Army and Air Force Ex-change Service is giving military shop-pers the opportunity to win one of ten shopping sprees.

The “Coke Big Game” sweepstakes will reward a grand prize of a $1,000 exchange gift card to ten lucky shop-pers worldwide.

“The Exchange has everything foot-ball fans need to suit up for the ‘big game,’” said AAFES Senior Enlisted Advisor Chief Master Sgt. Jeffry Helm. “Whether it is tailgate fi xings or the

latest electronics, authorized shop-pers will fi nd it with no sales tax at their exchange.

“While they are there, they can drop their name into the hopper for a chance to win part of the $10,000 in prizes.”

The “Coke Big Game” sweepstakes runs through Tuesday.

Contestants must be 18 years of age or older and no purchase is necessary to enter.

Winners will be announced on or about March 23.

AAFES shoppers get chance to win $1,000 gift cards

Army and Air Force Exchange Ser-vice shoppers can show their appre-ciation to military service members who came before them by sending free valentines through the base ex-change now through Monday.

Now in its second year, “Valentines for Veterans” is an annual AAFES campaign that allows BX customers to send greetings to local patients at Veterans Administration hospitals, Fisher House locations and military retirement facilities.

“Our shoppers include many veter-ans and their families who know what it means to serve, and understand

how nice it is to be remembered,” said Cynthia Gregg, manager of the Basic Military Training Mini Mall. “The pro-gram gives our patrons the opportuni-ty to reach out to those who’ve served and send their greetings.”

To send free Valentine’s Day cards, shoppers can simply stop by the JB-SA-Lackland BX and fi ll out cards that are provided, or bring their own. The drop off box is located at the front of the store.

AAFES will arrange for their de-livery to local veterans on or before Valentine’s Day. For details, call 210-674-6465.

AAFES to help send valentines to vets

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Mother, son cross paths en route to enlisted careers

By Michael JosephPhotos by Alan Boedeker

Trainee Lori Huayacla applauds as her son, Airman Basic Justus Sanchez, left, passes by during the Jan. 27 Air Force basic training graduation parade at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.


ike most any parent attending the Air Force basic training graduation here

Jan. 27, Lori Huayacla had to navigate through the crowd in search of her son.

But there was a difference for the 37-year-old mother of four from Portland, Ore. Huayacla was be-ginning a journey her eldest son,

19-year-old Justus Sanchez, had just completed – the 8½ weeks needed to complete Air Force basic military training.

Huayacla, now in her third week, was given per-mission to attend her son’s coin and retreat ceremony Thursday, when trainees are recognized as Airmen, and Friday’s graduation parade, when Airmen affi rm their oath of enlistment.

For Sanchez, the road to Lackland, where all Air Force enlisted basic training is held, started in July when he signed up for the Air National Guard. His mother decided to join in late September.

“This is so awesome,” said Huayacla, dressed in her Airman Battle Uniform as she sat in a front-row seat at the morning’s graduation parade. “Just seeing him is overwhelming, and at the same time, comfort-ing and encouraging. He’s an inspiration to me.”

The mother and son never thought they would see each other at basic training. Sanchez arrived on base in early December, and Huayacla found out several weeks later about her mid-January reporting date.

They glimpsed at each other Jan. 20 as Sanchez’s training was coming to an end and hers beginning, briefl y crossing paths in a dining facility. By coinci-dence, she had been assigned to a fl ight in the same training squadron as her son’s.

“He asked me last week if his mother could come to graduation. It’s an Air Force tradition to have fam-ily and friends attend BMT graduations, so I said,

‘Yes, of course,’” said Staff Sgt. Eddie Glover, one of Sanchez’s military training instructors.

“I never suspected that his mom was here at basic training until he asked me for her unit mailing ad-dress. Boy, was I surprised,” Glover said.

Sanchez’s intent was to get his mother’s mailing address so he could write to her at basic training while he was attending technical school at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas.

“I didn’t expect all of this. I didn’t think she would be allowed to attend my graduation,” said Sanchez.

Col. Glenn Palmer, the 737th Training Group com-mander in charge of basic training, was informed of the unusual circumstance. With the commander’s encouragement, plans were made for Huayacla to attend both the coin ceremony and the graduation parade.

“The (training instructors) asked for special per-mission. Otherwise, she wouldn’t be able to go,” said Palmer. “I’m like, ‘Yes! She needs to go.’ She should see her son become an Airman and graduate.”

Huayacla was a bundle of nerves throughout the Jan. 26 coin ceremony. Although she had seen her son twice prior to the event, they could only acknowl-edge each other from afar. A week’s worth of emo-tions fi nally came cascading down as mother and son embraced.

“It was very emotional for me because I hadn’t seen him in so long,” Huayacla said. “It was hard not to go running over to him before.”

Friday’s graduation was no different.Thousands of family and friends rushed onto

the parade grounds to congratulate the Air Force’s newest members. Huayacla had to weave her way through the masses for yet another embrace she never expected.

“I wanted to show my kids that no matter how old

you are, if you have a dream and put your mind to it, you can do it. Don’t give up,” Huayacla said.

Armed with that determination, she headed back to continue basic training, inspired to complete the family voyage by graduating herself March 16.

Basic Military Training Instructor Staff Sgt. Eddie Glover pres-ents Airman Basic Justus Sanchez with the Airman’s Coin dur-ing the Jan. 26 Airman Coin and Retreat Ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

Airman Basic Justus Sanchez hugs his mother, Air Force basic trainee Lori Huayacla, following the Air-man Coin and Retreat Ceremony Jan. 26 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.


The annual Military Saves cam-paign at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland begins Feb. 20 and runs through March 2.

The joint Department of De-fense and Consumer Federation of America campaign promotes healthy fi nancial habits for Airmen and family members by stressing the importance of saving to reach fi nancial and personal goals.

The Airman and Family Readi-ness Center has partnered with the Better Business Bureau of San Antonio to oversee a series of Military Saves classes. All classes will be held at the AFRC, Bldg. 1249.

The class schedule includes:• Credit score reviews, Feb. 20 to March 2, appointment only. Fi-nancial readiness subject matter experts will educate customers on how to read their credit report,

and discuss strategy to improve their score.• Scams, Predatory Lending and Identity Theft, Feb. 22, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Information on new scams, predatory lending, how safeguard your identity and what to do if your identity is stolen.• Investing for retirement, Feb. 24, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. The class presents an array of options to consider when planning for re-tirement.• Military Youth Saves, Feb. 24,

4-5 p.m., Lackland Youth Center. The class is for youth ages 9-12 and focuses on the importance of saving.• Consumer Awareness, Feb. 29, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The class covers the importance of being a smart consumer and maintaining constant awareness.• Home buying seminar, March 1, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The seminar will discuss the importance of shop-ping for the best interest rate, ed-ucate customers on reading and understanding the paperwork, and the importance of compara-tive research before purchasing.• Deals on Wheels, March 2, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The class stresses the importance of comparing lend-ing sources and interest rates, car prices and car features.

For more information, call the AFRC at 210-671-3722.

How’s your fi nancial readiness?Military Saves Campaign targets money matters

Edwards Aquifer Levelin feet above sea level

CURRENT LEVEL = 657.2’

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

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

Conservation–Stage IDrought Management

Joint Base San Antonio military installations have reverted back to Stage I water restrictions.

The decision is based on cur-rent water levels at the J-17 well, which have remained over 650 feet for more than 30 consecu-tive days. The J-17 well level as of Jan. 5 was 652.7 feet. Stage 1 water restrictions at all JBSA in-stallations allow for night water-ing between the hours of 8 p.m. and 10 a.m. Residents can now plant new sod.

2012 THEME: “Black women in American history and culture”


HYPERTENSION EDUCATION CLASS A hypertension education class is

Monday, 12:45-3:30 p.m., at the Wil-ford Hall Ambulatory Surgery Center.

The class is open to anyone interested in learning more about hypertension.

Contact the Nephrology Clinic at 210-292-6868 for more information.

TOBACCO CESSATION CLASSES

The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Health and Wellness Center tobacco cessation classes begin Tuesday, 3-403 p.m., at the center, Bldg. 2513.

Nicotine patches and gum are available.

PERFORMING ARTS GROUP PLAY

Tickets are on sale at Arnold Hall Community Center for the Lackland Performing Arts Group’s “The Big Five-OH,” an account of a middle-aged man fi nally growing up. Performance dates are Feb. 10-11 and Feb. 17-18.

Ticket prices for the Feb. 10-11

dinner shows are $25 each for adults, $20 each for age 65 and older, and $10 for technical training students, basic military training students, and children under 12.

Ticket prices for the Feb. 17-18 cocktail/light hors d’oeuvres shows are $20 each for adults, $20 each for age 65 and older, and $10 for technical training students, basic military training students, and children under 12. Reserved table seating is available.

Doors open at 6 p.m. each evening, and the curtain rises at 7 p.m. For more information, call 210-671-2619.

802ND LRS SUPPLY TRAINING

The 802nd Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Equipment Accountability Element will conduct three customer supply training classes Feb. 15 in Bldg. 5160, second fl oor conference room.

The classes are Block I General Supply Training, 8 a.m.; Block II Bench Stock Training, 8:45 a.m.; and Block III Equipment Custodian Supplemental/Refresher Training, 9:30 a.m.

Contact Ray Holland or Bethany Cuevas at 210-925-1001/2514 to register.

JBSA CARELINE FAMILY ADVOCACY

The Joint Base San Antonio Family Advocacy Program is committed to the prevention of family maltreat-ment in our community. To that end, reporting procedures have been streamlined to ensure the easiest access and assistance to those in need of services.

To report incidents of spouse or child abuse and to coordinate an emergency response for victims of domestic violence, call 210-292-5967.

The line is monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

PRE-TEEN VALENTINE’S DANCE

The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Youth Center will sponsor a pre-teen Valentine’s dance Feb. 10, 7-10 p.m.

The dance is open to pre-teens ages 9-12, and admission is $1 for members and $2 for non-members.


SUSIE’S KITCHEN CHANGES HOURS Beginning Monday, Susie's

Kitchen at the Skylark Bowling Cen-ter will have new hours of operation: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. For details, call 210-671-1234.

802ND LRS CUSTOMER SERVICE

The 802nd Logistics Readi-ness Squadron Customer Service is your primary focal point for all supply-related questions, con-cerns, complaints, Zero Overpricing Program and Defense Reutilization and Marketing Offi ce transactions. You can reach customer service at 210-671-2575/3611/3801, 925-1490/1049/1048, or via email at [email protected].

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ONLINE

The 2012-2013 Gen. Henry H. Arnold education grant program application is available online at the Air Force Aid Society website.

Need-based grants of $2,000 are available to dependent children of

active duty, Title 10 Reservists on extended active duty, Title 32 AGR performing full-time active duty, re-tirees, retired Reserve and deceased Air Force members.

BALFOUR BEATTY SCHOLARSHIPS

Applications are available for the Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation academic scholarships for high school and undergraduate programs and students of family housing residents for the 2012-2013 academic year.

For scholarship applications and eligibility requirements, visit the web site at www.bbcommunitiesfounda-tion.org.

The deadline for submission is April 15. For more information about the scholarships, contact Claudia Moreno at 210-645-9511.

FLEA MARKET AT WARHAWK

A fl ea market is March 3 at the Warhawk Fitness Center parking lot, 8 a.m. to noon.

Vendor spots are available for $10 or $15 with a table.


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.

OrthodoxSunday: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.

BuddistSunday: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 671-3600

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

KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES


FEB. 3BMT FAMILY SEMINAR

The Air Force Basic Military Training Family Seminar is today, 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.

SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP

A “How to Start a Small Busi-ness” workshop is today, 1-4 p.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

Among the topics for discus-sion taught by the Small Business Development Center are writing an effective business plan, doing market research, selecting a location and time management.

For more information or class

enrollment, call 210-671-3722.

FEB. 6FAMILY 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 details, 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 details, call 210-671-3722.

FEB. 7 AMVET REPRESENTATIVE

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

For more information about meet-ing with a disability claims offi cer, call 210-699-5087.

FEB. 7�9TRANSITION 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.


FEB. 8RIGHT START ORIENTATION

Right Start Orientation, a class designed for Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland newcomers, is Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Gateway Club. For more information about the Right Start orientation class, call 210-671-3722.

KEY SPOUSE MEETING

A Key Spouse meeting is Wednes-day, noon, 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.

FEB. 9PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL

The Protestant Women of the

Chapel group meets for Bible study Thursday, 6 p.m., at Freedom Chapel.


FEB. 10BMT FAMILY SEMINAR

The Air Force Basic Military Train-ing Family Seminar is Feb. 10, noon, in the BMT Reception Center, Bldg. 7246. The seminar provides informa-tion on Air Force benefi ts.

FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT SEMINAR

A seminar on the federal employ-ment process is Feb. 10, 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.

DALS ON WHEELS

An adult class on buying a new vehicle, “Deals on Wheels,” is Friday, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.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 more information, call 671-4208.

On the web www.lacklandfss.com

Family Support Events

What’s Happening

FEBRUARY 3, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 15sports

By Erin TindellAir Force Personnel, Services and ManpowerPublic Affairs

Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph – When Master Sgt. Christopher Aguilera arrived to breakfast the fi rst day of the Air Force’s Joint Adaptive Fitness and Sports Camp, his heart dropped.

In the same room were Capt. Tony Si-mone and his wife Andrea, two people he hadn’t seen since last year’s one-year an-niversary ceremony of a HH-60 Pave Hawk crash in Afghanistan. Simone was the pi-

lot and Aguilera was the gunner and they were attempting to rescue wounded NATO allies. Both were left with wounds and in-juries they’re still recovering from today. Both were the only two survivors in the crash that killed fi ve other Airmen.

From Jan. 17-21, Simone and Aguilera participated in the inaugural adaptive fi t-ness and sports camp. The camp hosted at Joint Base San Antonio introduced roughly 35 Air Force, Navy and U.S. Special Op-erations Command wounded warriors to adaptive fi tness, sports and recreational programs implemented throughout the

military and within their local communi-ties.

During the fi ve-day camp, wounded warriors participated in adaptive golf and bowling, aquatics, cycling, strength & con-ditioning, sitting volleyball and wheelchair basketball. The camp is part of the Air Force's Adaptive Fitness and Sports Pro-gram, which provides quality of life pro-grams supporting nearly 1,300 wounded, ill or injured Airmen.

“A lot of the wounded warriors are at a point where their rehabilitation has come

HEALTH FAIR

The Warhawk Fitness Center will host a health fair Feb. 15 from 9 a.m. to noon. The schedule of events is:

Zumba Jam, 9-9:30 a.m.; Fitness Equipment Demo, 9:30-10 a.m.; Women’s Self Defense and TRX suspension training, 10-10:30 a.m.; Sandbell Train-ing Demo, 10:30-11 a.m.; Spin Cycle Demo, 11-11:30 a.m.; Kettlebell Training Demo, 11:30 a.m. to noon.

Groups from preventive den-tistry, the Warhawk Health and Wellness Center, the Outpatient Nutrition Clinic, and the blood bank will pass out informa-tion to all patrons. Prizes will be given for participating in random events.

Contact Brett Cannon at 210-671-2016 for details.

DISCOUNTED SPURS TICKETS

Information, Ticket, and Tours has discounted Spurs tickets for most home games through April. Tickets include lower and upper seats. Call 210-671-3133 for details.

UPCOMING

SCOREBOARDBASKETBALL

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Division II W L1.37th TRSS ...............................5 02.149th FW ................................6 13.D.L.I ........................................4 14.COMM/OSS ...........................4 25.59th Med Ops Gp ..................3 36.NIOC/ Co H ............................3 37. 668th ALIS .............................3 48.341st TRS ...............................2 39.453rd EWS .............................2 410.668th IOW ............................2 411. JPPSO ..................................2 412.AFISRA .................................2 513.624th OC ..............................1 5

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Photo by Dona FairJohnnie Yellock tries his hand at wheelchair bowling while par-ticipating in the Adaptive Fitness Sports Camp at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Jan. 18.


By Jose T. Garza IIISports Editor

Air Force Boxing Coach Steven Franco was hopeful his six-man team would bring home medals from the Armed Forces Boxing Championships, which conclude tonight in Camp Pendleton, Ca-lif.

Franco said before the team left earlier this week that how far each boxer went in the com-petition was in the individual’s hands.

“I see us getting more med-als than last year, (when the Air Force only had one), but I told them it’s your decision how far you go,” Franco said. “The gold and silver medals are there for the taking.”

The six boxers representing the Air Force are: Kenneth Cruz, super bantamweight, Ramey Air Force Base, Puerto Rico; Dustin Southchack, super featherweight, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland; Adam Hassan, super lightweight, Scott AFB, Ill.; Daniel Logan, super middleweight, Tinker AFB, Okla.; Thomas Jacobs, light heavyweight, Hickam AFB, Hawaii; and Kent Brinson, heavyweight, Fort Carson, Colo.

The boxing team’s two-month long training camp began Jan. 4 at the Chaparral Fitness Center in preparation for this week’s military championships and the USA Boxing National Championships at Fort Carson, Colo., Feb. 27 through March 3.

The boxing team trained at JBSA-Lackland for two weeks before taking on Golden Gloves fi ghters at the Air Force Box-Offs Jan. 20-21 at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. Competing against local fi ghters, the

team won three of eight bouts the fi rst night, and two of nine on the second.

“I wanted opponents (in the Box-Offs) who had participated in Golden Gloves fi ghts,” Franco said. “We wanted hard bouts be-cause it wasn’t going to be easy at Armed Forces or at Nationals. “It’s going to be the tough guys who are the best in the nation, so if they are going to compete in that regard, they might as well get that same type of training here at Lackland.”

The six boxers each have more than 10 bouts on their resume and box in the open division. But as is common in the Air Force, some have had to take time off from boxing because of military commitments.

Franco said this year’s camp is a refresher course on basics,

which has been picked back up rapidly. Pacing has gotten better, the coach said, after

putting the boxers through eight 3-minute rounds of sparring during training, although amateur bouts are usually three 3-minute rounds.

“Their legs are shot because my goal is to burn their legs out,” he said. “I told them, ‘Your legs are going to be shot; you’ll feel like Gumby.’”

Because the Air Force does not train as often as other services, the goal was for boxers to reach and maintain peak boxing condition while in camp.

“If you can last the fi ght and your opponent is not in shape like you, you have the advantage be-cause you’re going to throw more punches and move around better,” said Franco. “Your opponent is just going to be in a defense mode.”

to a standstill, this is their new ‘normal,’” said Mas-ter Sgt. Elisha Abercrombie, camp coordinator and sports specialist with the Air Force Services Agency. "Bringing the warriors to a fi tness and sports camp helps get them back into the game of life."

Offi cials said the goal of the camp was to familiar-ize the wounded warriors with fi tness and sports they can do with their friends and families.

“Not only does the camp teach us ways to get to our new normal through adaptive (sports), but it helps us connect with others who are going through the same thing we are," said Aguilera, who suffered numerous injuries including broken bones. “That lets us know we're not the only one with these challenges.”

During the crash, Simone suffered a brain injury that put him in a coma for six weeks and made it diffi cult for him to walk and speak.

Simone's wife said the camps give him a sense of camaraderie, accomplishment and greater purpose.

Before his injury, Simone said he loved outdoor sports such as cycling and archery and was thankful he could still do them through adaptive equipment.

“Being able to participate in adaptive sports means the most to me out of anything I do while recover-ing,” he said.

Abercrombie said the camps help offer a sense of resilience for both the wounded warriors and their families.

They can still do fi tness and recreational activities, but in a new way, she said.

“Wounded warriors and families need to know they don't just have to sit at home; they can go out into the real world and still participate in the fi tness and recreational activities they enjoyed before," she said. "It's very important for them to understand their life doesn't stop.”

Andrea said she appreciates the adaptive sports camps for giving wounded warriors and families an outlet to help them transition to their new lives.

“I'm really grateful for the Air Force and U.S. Paralympics for bringing awareness to our wounded warrior communities and giving back to them be-cause they've given so much to our country," Andrea said.

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Fitness & Sports Director

Dwayne Reed

Varsity Sports Director

Joe Bela

Chief of Internal Communications

Patrick DesmondJose T. Garza III

Talespinner Sports Editor

Photo by Deyanira Romo RossellAir Force Boxing Coach Steven Franco and assistant coach Bobby DeLeon pre-pare Markarious Gordon during the Air Force Box Offs.

Air Force boxersLooking to win gold or silver


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