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A P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E 5 0 2 n d A I R B A S E W I N G
JOINT
BASE
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ANTONIO-LACKLAND,
TEXAS
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Vol.
72
No.
17
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MAY
1,
2015
Band of the West
honors veterans
during Fiesta
in Blue
Photo by Staff Sgt. Marissa Garner
Airman 1st Class Alycia Cancel, U.S. Air Force Band of the West vocalist, sings “Somewhere over the Rainbow” during the Fiesta in Blue concert April 21 at Trinity University's LaurieAuditorium in San Antonio. The annual concert is part of Fiesta San Antonio, an 11-day celebration that honors the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. During the
concert, several songs were dedicated to veterans and deployed service members as a tribute to their serivce.
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News 3
Community Briefs 14
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commentary
TALESPINNER
MAY 1, 2015
Heavy drinking: Highway to disaster
By Paul Ahlberg and Capt. Sheontee Frank
81st Medical Operations Squadron,
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and
Treatment Program
H
eavy drinking is
defined as consuming
five or more standard
drinks in one sitting. It is also
considered “high-risk” drinking due to the health concerns
associated with drinking
excessive amounts of alcohol.
Many stories about heavy
drinking are glamorized,
not publicized, or forgotten
altogether, so behaviors don’t
change.
Here’s a story that illustrates the many problems and
risks associated with heavy
drinking. Can you pick them
out? Have you been on the
“Highway to Disaster?”
It was a perfect day on the
Mississippi coast to take a
swim in the pool, so a Keesler
Air Force Base Airman decided to have a party one Sunday
afternoon at his house. He invited some of his buddies over
to join him — the more the
merrier. Some of his buddies
invited a few of their friends
to the gathering, which
quickly turned into a party.
The Airman coordinated what
everyone would bring, including a keg of beer, beer pong
to play and music to enjoy.
By 5 p.m., guests arrived
and the designated keg
operator was letting the beer
pour freely for everyone who
wanted it without verifying
the ages of the guests.
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Talk Line
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Other attendees brought
hard liquor and many were
taking shots between drinks
and playing beer pong.
The host was tired and had
gotten a little too much sun,
so he went into the house to
take a short nap.
Several guests were hungry
so one of the guests drove
to get pizzas from a nearby
restaurant.
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The impaired driver had
a friend, who had not been
drinking as much rode along
with him. The driver had done
this before and had never
been arrested for impaired
driving.
A young female who had
been playing beer pong was
noticeably intoxicated near
the pool. One of the guests
asked her if she was OK, but
she did not respond, so he
yelled for someone to call
911. Some of the guests left in
a hurry. Meanwhile, a neighbor called local law enforcement due to the loud music
and noise.
There were many mistakes
made throughout the course
of the afternoon and the
consequences were great.
This scenario identified
issues of underage drinking,
contributing alcohol to minors,
public intoxication and driving
under the influence.
Most importantly, this
scenario illustrates the lack of
wingmanship.
Here are tips for responsible party planning:
• Plan ahead.
• Have a non-drinking
designated driver.
• Limit drinking.
• Check identification to
prevent underage drinking.
• Be a responsible host.
• Provide food, activity and
oversight.
• Offer water and nonalcoholic beverages.
• Leave your vehicle at
home.
• Know your guests.
• Ensure guests have a
safe way home.
• Remember 0-0-1-3. That
means 0 underage drinking, 0
drinking and driving, 1 drink
per hour, no more than 3
drinks per sitting.
• Call a taxi or Airman
Against Drunk Driving at your
installation for a safe ride
home.
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MAY 1, 2015
News in Brief
tuskegee airmen exhibit unveiling
The Joint Base San Antonio Tuskegee
Airman Exhibit ribbon cutting will take
place at 10 a.m. at the USAF Airman
Heritage Museum at JBSA-Lackland. The
exhibit is the first permanent museum
display dedicated to the Tuskegee Airmen.
The event is open to anyone with base
access. For additionl information, email
AETC.HOOL-HO@us.af.mil.
jbsa spouse appreciation day may 7
Spouse Appreciation Day is scheduled
for 3-7 p.m. Thursday at the Joint Base San
Antonio Fort Sam Houston Golf Club. This
event is to say “Thank you” to spouses for
the jobs they do every day supporting military
families and the community. There will be
door prizes, refreshments and complimentary mini services such as massages and
pedicures and several vendors available.
Call 652-5763 for additional information.
enterprise service desk to stop accepting
phone calls
Effective Monday, the Enterprise
Service Desk will no longer accept phone
calls to troubleshoot computer and network
issues. For information technology issues,
contact the communications focal point at
925-2666.
usaf test pilot school
applications due in june
The 2015 USAF Test Pilot School selection
board will convene July 20-24 to consider
candidates for July 2016 and January 2017
classes. Applications are due to the Air Force
Personnel Center by June 5.
The board will select applicants for
fighter, multi-engine aircraft, helicopter
and remotely piloted aircraft pilot, combat systems officer (including navigators,
electronic warfare officers and weapons
system officers) and military and civilian
engineer opportunities.
TPS trains officers and civilians to
develop, test and evaluate the newest
aircraft and weapons systems. The 48week course covers experimental test pilot,
experimental test combat systems officer,
experimental test remotely piloted aircraft
pilot and experimental flight test engineer
curricula.
Eligible regular Air Force, Air Reserve
See NEWS IN BRIEF Page 12
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Volunteers needed to test
gender-neutral physical standards
By Capt. Jennifer Richard
Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs
The Air Force is looking for Airmen
from the Joint Base San Antonio area
to voluntarily participate in one of
the two high-vis physical standards
studies required to potentially open
the last six Battlefield Airmen career
fields to women and to ensure gender-neutral standards across all Air
Force specialties.
The Physical Tests and Standards
Study runs from April 13 to July 18
and the Re-validation of Strength
Qualification Standards Study runs
from April 15 to Aug. 1.
The Physical Tests and Standards
Study will establish fitness standards
for training and operational levels for
Battlefield Airmen career fields and
will consist of familiar physical tests
like running, pull ups, push ups, as
well as combat-related simulations
like swimming, carrying life-size
dummies, rock climbing, and climbing
walls. The Re-validation of Strength
Qualification Standards Study will
ensure scientifically-based, opera-
tionally-tied fitness tests and standards for entry into all career fields
and will consist of familiar entry
physical tests, to include those that
measure strength.
Volunteers can come from a variety
of backgrounds – active duty, guard
or reserve, female and male. All participants must be between the ages of
18 years and 45 years old, must have
a current passing physical fitness test
(all four components), current preventive health assessment/medical
clearance, willing to attempt physical
tasks and must complete a safety and
medical screening questionnaire.
For Airmen interested in volunteering to participate in the Physical Tests
and Standards Study, Airmen must be
willing to commit for a consecutive
two-week period between April 13 to
June 13 or for one week between June
22 to July 18. Airmen should gain
permission from their supervisors
and then contact the AF Fitness Testing and Standards Unit by emailing
T2@us.af.mil or calling DSN 487-2043.
For Airmen interested in volunteering to participate in the Re-validation
of Strength Qualification Standards
Study, Airmen must be willing to commit for four hours each day on May 28
and 29; additional opportunities are
available between July 11 to Aug. 1.
Airmen should gain permission from
their supervisors and then contact
Katie Linnenkohl at kastville@humanperfsys.com.
The studies to develop and validate
physical and mental standards will
provide data for the Air Force’s Women in Service Review implementation
plan. Following the 2013 decision
of then-Secretary of Defense Leon
Panetta and Chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey
to rescind the 1994 Direct Ground
Combat Definition and Assignment
Rule, each service has been studying
physical and mental requirements to
ensure they are career-specific, operationally-relevant and gender-neutral
by September 2015. In the Air Force,
currently 99 percent of career fields
are open to both men and women; the
remaining one percent of positions
are in ground combat and/or special
operations career fields.
Sim Center showcases latest medical technologies
By Staff Sgt. Michael Ellis
59th Medical Wing Public Affairs
The 59th Medical Wing Simulation Center staff members educated
patients on the latest medical simulation equipment used around the Wing
during an open house at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center,
April 14.
During the all-day event, simulation
specialists gave tours of the facility and
described the center’s capabilities.
Winston Nicholson, 59th MDW
medical simulation specialist, explained how some of the mannequins
have very realistic characteristics
and respond in ways that parallel
the sometimes high-stress medical
environment.
“Some of the mannequins make realistic sounds and noises, and a few
even talk,” said Nicholson. “By screaming, ‘Oh, I’m bleeding. It hurts!’ It gets
the medical personnel to actually talk
to the mannequin during training, just
like they would do in a real-world situation when interacting with a patient.”
There was even a dog mannequin
with an injured leg on display during
the open house.
Stacy Kincy, simulation specialist,
stated how that particular mannequin
was created to enhance security forces training, who sometimes may have
to treat a military working dog for a
broken bone or give them an IV.
The Center is constantly working on
adding more training scenarios to better equip the various medical professionals around the force. An ongoing
project is to recreate a sterile operating room.
Kincy explained how the mannequins
will actually be able to be put under
with anesthesia, and all the equipment
will mimic an actual operating room.
The simulation center staff trains
more than 3,000 Air Force, Army
and Navy providers and technicians annually; their goal to provide
the best training possible by diminishing
the gap between the simulated training
environment and real-world scenarios.
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TALESPINNER
MAY 1, 2015
Orthotic tech helps military working dog walk again
By Staff Sgt. Michael Ellis
59th Medical Wing Public Affairs
“He’s done so much for us and for his country, it’s
the least we can do,” said the veterinarian treating
the four-legged canine whose military tenure has
been longer than herself.
U.S. Army Maj. Andrea Henderson, veterinarian at the Department of Defense Holland Military Working Dog Hospital, first started treating
MWD SStash last October. A degenerative disease
led to one of MWD SStash’s hind legs needing
surgery.
Prior to being injured MWD SStash worked as
a patrol dog providing security at Osan Air Base,
Republic of Korea, ensuring the safety of its more
than 7,000 personnel. Throughout his 7-year career, he also provided personal security for various
working dog handlers making him a vital asset to
51st Security Forces Squadron.
After being injured he was transferred to the
DoD’s premier, state-of-the-art MWD Hospital at
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.
A brace was ordered from a commercial company; however, inactivity led to seere muscle loss
and the leg brace no longer fit properly.
Henderson visited the specialists from the 59th
Medical Orthotic Lab to see if they could assist
Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Ellis
Master Sgt. Sean McClintock, NCO in charge of the 59th
Medical Wing Orthotic Lab, displays the brace he modified for Military Working Dog SStash at the Holland Military
Working Dog Hospital on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland,
Texas, April 2.
with MWD SStash’s recovery. Master Sgt. Sean
McClintock, NCO in charge of the 59th MDW
Orthotic Lab, took on the challenge of modifying
the brace.
Although the request was unusual (and the
first of its kind for the 59th MDW Orthotic Lab),
McClintock used his expertise and previous experience to start creating a prototype harness to stabilize the brace. While previously stationed in Japan,
McClintock modified a brace for a cat.
MWD SStash developed an infection after his first
surgery not long after his arrival. The originally
unmodified brace kept slipping and damaging his
wounds, which prolonged his recovery.
Once the wounds healed enough, McClintock outfitted his leg brace with the harness he created in
his shop.
“The harness has multiple adjustment mechanisms that will keep the leg brace in position and
no longer slip,” said McClintock. “Hopefully it will
help him to start walking again, which will help his
recovery tremendously.”
Normally military working dogs spend no more
than a month at Holland Hospital. However, MWD
SStash’s treatment lasted four months.
Henderson explained how she felt honored to be
able to give back to a military veteran who has done
so much for the service.
“He’s going to be retired because of his injury.
Without the level of treatment that we provide, a lot
of dogs wouldn’t make it,” said Henderson. “At least
now he’ll be able to relax and enjoy retirement.”
MAY 1, 2015
TALESPINNER
Air Force’s Environmental
Legal Team honors Earth Day
Courtesy photos
In celebration of the 45th anniversary of the establishment of Earth Day, members of
the Air Force Environmental Law Field Support Center conducted a clean-up event at
Normoyle Park April 23. Volunteers spent several hours at the park picking up trash,
painting and rehabilitating the area around the playground equipment. Members of
the office spread three dump trucks of mulch around the playground and collected
more than 120 pounds of trash from across the 30-acre park. Normoyle Park was
chosen by the ELFSC because of its importance to the local community and historical
connection to the military. The park is located on the former East Kelly which houses
the historic site known as Camp Normoyle. Camp Normoyle was established during
World War I and was used as an Army vocational school and later as a quartermaster
ordinance and engine replacement depot during World War II.
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MAY 1, 2015
DOD regulations prohibit eating popular health bar with hemp seeds
By Rachael Tolliver
Fort Knox Public Affairs
For anyone who relies on protein
bars as an afternoon or after workout snack, be warned about nonmilitary-friendly ingredients in their allnatural selections.
“Strong & Kind” bars which
include Hickory Smoked, Roasted
Jalapeno, Honey Mustard, Thai
Sweet Chili, and Honey Smoked BBQ
flavors, contain hemp seeds in their
ingredients. These seeds may contain low levels of tetrahydrocannabinol, a chemical found in marijuana,
which the military believes may be
detectable in drug screening tests.
This ingredient is not included in
the Kind fruit and nut bars. A complete list can be found at http://www.
kindsnacks.com.
The military’s position on the consumption of hemp seeds, or its derivatives, follows laws and guidelines
set forth by U.S. law enforcement
agencies.
Army Regulation 600-85, paragraph 4-2 (p) states that, “Soldiers are
prohibited from using Hemp or products containing Hemp oil.” And the
“Violations of paragraph 4-2 (p) may
subject offenders to punishment under the Uniform Code of Military
Justice and/or administrative action.”
Air Force Instruction 90-507,
paragraph 1.1.6 states “Studies
have shown that products made with
hemp seed and hemp seed oil may
contain varying levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), an active ingredient of marijuana, which is detectable
under the Air Force Drug Testing
Program. In order to ensure military
readiness, the ingestion of products
containing or products derived from
hemp seed or hemp seed oil is prohibited. Failure to comply with the
mandatory provisions of this paragraph by military personnel is a
violation of Article 92, UCMJ. Violations may result in administrative
disciplinary action without regard
to otherwise applicable criminal or
civil sanctions for violations of related laws.”
Department of Defense regulations
are based on several considerations,
some of which are U.S. laws. In this
case, the U.S. Drug Enforcement
Courtesy photo
“Strong & Kind” bars which include Hickory Smoked, Roasted Jalapeno, Honey Mustard, Thai Sweet Chili, and Honey Smoked
BBQ flavors, contain hemp seeds in their ingredients. These seeds may contain low levels of tetrahydrocannabinol, a chemical
found in marijuana, which the military believes may be detectable in drug screening tests.
Agency categorized hemp seeds, “if
they contain THC...” as an illegal
product. (http://www.dea.gov/pubs/
pressrel/pr100901.html)
Additionally, the Department of
Justice issued a ruling on what products contain THC were exempt from
being treated as an illegal drug under the Controlled Substances Act.
In part, the ruling reads: “Specifically, the interim rule exempted
THC-containing industrial products,
processed plant materials used to
make such products, and animal
feed mixtures, provided they are not
used, or intended for use, for human
consumption and therefore cannot
cause THC to enter the human body.
(http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/
fed_regs/rules/2003/fr0321.htm)”
As such, the military services
have written their policies to adhere
to and to enforce these laws. The
bottom line is military members may
not consume hemp seeds or hemp
oil.
So how can a product designed for
consumption legally contain hemp
seeds?
In 2004, the Ninth Circuit Court
of Appeals issued a unanimous decision, which DEA did not appeal to
the U.S. Supreme Court, protecting
the sale of hemp-containing foods.
Those foods generally contain naturally occurring THC at less than the
USDA guideline of 1 percent. Industrial hemp remains legal for import
and sale in the U.S., but U.S. farmers
still are not permitted to grow it.
According to University of California at Berkeley, most of the THC
found in hemp seeds are located in
the seed hulls, which are removed
during processing. Today’s hemp
seeds are processed to reduce levels
of THC to negligible quantities, but
15 years ago industrial hemp had
higher THC levels and the seeds were
prepared differently for processing.
The school’s wellness site also
said that companies producing hemp
today do so under a voluntary
TestPledge program, indicating they
follow quality control practices to
limit THC concentrations, so that
consumers will not fail a drug test.
Dr. Christopher States, the associate dean for research in the department of pharmacology and toxicology
at the University of Louisville School
of Medicine, said a person would
have to consume a large amount of
hemp seeds to test positive for noticeable amounts of THC.
He explained that the cannabis
plant developed as marijuana is
grown so the THC level is high but
it has a low level of cannabidiol.
However, cannabis grown as hemp is
raised with lower THC but will have
a higher level of cannabidiol.
“There is a lot of data out there
that says the amounts of THC in
hemp seeds is negligible unless
someone eats over 300 grams, which
would be about two-thirds pound of
hemp seeds,” he noted. “And hemp
seeds are a healthy source of protein
with negligible traces of THC also
hemp has cannabidiol oil which is
what researchers are now using for
epilepsy.”
However, Capt. (Dr.) Christopher
DiPiro at Ireland Army Community
Hospital, said while there are very low
amounts of THC in hemp seeds and
although most people will not test
positive after consuming the seeds,
studies have shown 20 percent of
those tested might test positive after
eating them.
He added that consuming hemp
seeds is not harmful beyond the
possibility of a failing a drug test.
Businesses dealing with DOD must
be aware of requirements like AR
See HEALTH BAR Page 17
MAY 1, 2015
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59th MDOG commander talks
AFAF campaign in full swing
Base San Antonio points of
‘Lean Daily Management’ at UTSA Joint
contact for the 2015 Air Force Assistance
Photo by Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla
Col. (Dr.) John Andrus, 59th Medical Operations Group commander, speaks during a
Continuous Improvement Professionals meeting, April 17 at the University of Texas at
San Antonio. Andrus spoke about the Lean Daily Management Process which aims to
identify and solve problems in the work section.
By Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla
59th Medical Wing Public Affairs
Wilford
Hall’s
59th
Medical
Operations
Group
commander, Col. (Dr.) John Andrus, spoke
of the importance of Lean Daily
Management to members attending a
Continuous Improvement Professionals meeting at the University of Texas
at San Antonio April 17.
The monthly CIP meeting acts as
a platform for continuous improvement practitioners in all sectors to
share process improvement experiences, said Dr. Hung-Da Wan, UTSA
associate professor in Mechanical Engineering Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Lean Systems.
Approximately 35 people from the
university, as well as various local
organizations specializing in areas of
health care and biomedical, finance
and banking, manufacturing and
higher education attended the event.
The Lean Daily Management
Process
has
been
in
practice at the 59th (MOOG) since
October 2013.
“With LDM, we put the continuous back into continuous process
improvement,” Andrus said. “In order to do this we must make process
improvement part of the culture.”
During his speech, Andrus discussed in detail the LDM process and
tools; and made frequent references
to the trials, successes and lessons
learned along the way.
“The 59th Medical Wing has incorporated LDM as a key element in its
deliberate effort to enable those at the
point of patient care to identify and
solve problems,” Andrus said.
Being prompted for leadership advice for those looking to implement
LDM in their organizations, Andrus
noted that LDM is a place for the staff
to feel empowered and for leaders to
step back and listen.
This process should be about
listening, understanding, encouraging and mentoring your people, said
Andrus. The staff members should own
the process; leaders are there to assist
and to move problems through higher
levels for coordination, if needed. Get
out there and just do it,”Andrus said.
Following Andrus’ talk, Wan
expressed gratitude for the experiences and advice Andrus shared.
“We asked Col. Andrus to speak
because we heard about the
successes of Lean Daily Management
in the 59th Medical Wing,” Wan said.
“Through this event, we hope to
further promote the concept and
practice of Lean Daily Management.”
Fund campaign are:
• JBSA Project Officer:
Master Sgt. LaTonya Parker, 808-1394
• JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Installation
Project Officers:
Capt. Enisa Derivisevic, 808-0169
Linda Green, 295-8516
• JBSA-Lackland Installation Project Officers:
Master Sgt. Jacelyn Duvall, 925-5844
Master Sgt. Mason Wilson, 671-8272
• JBSA-Randolph Installation Project Officers:
Capt. Eliot Peace, 652-7185
Master Sgt. Elmer Smith, 652-1646
New this year is an updated Air Force Assistance Fund website at http://www.
afassistancefund.org that features information about all of the affiliate charities,
a link to the donation forms, videos, assistance stories and questions.
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MAY 1, 2015
Safe motorcycle riding begins with basic rider course
By David DeKunder
JBSA-Randolph Public Affairs
For many service members, riding a
motorcycle gives them the freedom to
experience the open roads and travel
the country.
Unfortunately, being on a motorcycle also exposes riders to several risks,
which could lead to injuries or death
if proper safety procedures aren’t followed.
Before getting on a motorcycle, safety officials at Joint Base San Antonio locations have said that service members
need to be aware of several state laws
and military regulations, and practice
safety and common sense on the road.
Airmen are required to follow regulations on motorcycle safety in Air Force
Instruction 91-207 that is accessible
through the Air Force Portal,Vernon
Vinson, 502nd Air Base Wing safety
specialist at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston,
said.
The regulation requires service
members take the Basic Rider Course,
a two-day motorcycle operating training course offered weekly at Lackland
Training Annex at JBSA-Lackland
Thursday and Friday.
The course covers the basics of
motorcycle riding and safety that riders need to know, from learning the
controls of a motorcycle to braking to
avoiding hazards and dangerous situations on the road.
After taking the basic course, riders are then required to take an intermediate training course within a year
and take a refresher course every five
years. Riders who need to take any of
the courses should contact their unit’s
motorcycle safety representative.
Vinson said AFI 91-207 requires riders to wear personal protective equipment while operating a motorcycle,
Photo by Staff Sgt. Marissa Garner
Student motorcyclists practice leaning into curves during the Basic Rider Course April 24
at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Training Annex. The free course is taught by volunteer instructors who undergo an intensive two-week instructor course before becoming
qualified to teach.
whether they are on or off-duty. Personal protective equipment includes
a helmet, long-sleeved shirt or jacket,
gloves, trousers, eye protection and
footwear.
Vinson stressed the importance of
wearing a helmet by pointing to statistics on motorcycle accidents provided
by the Texas Department of Transportation in 2013. That year, 495 motorcycle riders and passengers were killed
on state roadways, with 53 percent of
those fatalities, 262, involving riders or
passengers who did not wear helmets.
He said motorcycle riders should to
be able to respond to road and traffic
conditions on a moment’s notice.
“Be aware of your surroundings at all
times because a situation can change in
a second,” Vinson said.
He said that advice should also
apply to motorists.
“For drivers, watch and look twice,”
Vinson said. “Be attentive to your surroundings. The only protection all motorcycle riders have is what they are
wearing. In a vehicle you are protected
by a steel cage.”
Vinson said riders should operate a
motorcycle appropriate for their physical size and strength, which allows
them to easily reach and manipulate
the controls. Also, he said, riders should
regularly maintain their bikes.
Marvin Joyce, 502nd Air Base Wing
occupational health and safety specialist at JBSA-Randolph, said there are
several reasons motorcycle accidents
occur.
Those reasons, Joyce said, include
riders who are not familiar with their
motorcycle and equipment, riders who
do things on their motorcycles that are
beyond their skill levels and capabilities they have been trained for and not
wearing personal protective equipment.
Before going on the road, Joyce said
riders should be familiar with their motorcycle and equipment and wear the
required clothing to protect themselves
from the elements.
“Personal protective equipment can
help (a rider) from getting a sunburn,
which can lead to heat-related symptoms like heat exhaustion and heat
stroke,” he said.
For long trips, Joyce said riders
should plan the ride and when to take
breaks.
“Riders should take frequent breaks
not only to see the scenery, but to allow
their body to recover from riding on a
motorcycle for a long period of time,”
he said.
Joyce said riders should stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids when
they are on the bike.
Joyce warned riders not to drink alcoholic beverages while riding a motorcycle. According to the Motorcycle
Safety Foundation, riders who consume
alcohol are five times more likely to be
involved in an accident.
He said active-duty service members
who don’t follow the AFI 91-207 when
operating a motorcycle could face disciplinary action from their commander.
Joyce said following the AFI 91-207
will make for a safer riding experience.
“I want them to enjoy riding as much
as I do, but do it in a safe and responsible way where they’re not injured or
in a hospital,” he said.
For questions on motorcycle safety, contact the JBSA-Randolph Safety
Office at 652-1842, the JBSA-Fort Sam
Houston Safety Office at 471-3841 and
the JBSA-Lackland Safety Office at
671-5028.
Alamo Wing up to the challenge at Patriot Hook 2015
By Capt. Cris Medina
433rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Challenge is defined as “a demanding
or stimulating situation,” and the 433rd
Airlift Wing’s Airlift Control Flight, was
certainly up to the challenge as they
embarked on San Clemente in support
of the Air Force Reserve Command’s
Patriot Hook Exercise April 15-20.
Patriot Hook is an AFRC-sponsored
joint Department of Defense and federal
agency exercise that focuses on maximizing the operational utilization of all
participants to achieve full integrated
air mobility training objectives and tests
the viability of coordinated security, disaster and medical response operations.
Operations occurred across three
sites in southern California: Naval
Air Station North Island, Joint Forces
Training Center at Los Alamitos and the
Naval Auxiliary Landing Field on San
Clemente Island.
The 300-plus military personnel
who participated not only tested their
See CHALLENGE Page 12
MAY 1, 2015
Congratulations to
the following 64 Airmen for being selected
as honor graduates
among the 649 Air
Force basic military
trainees who graduated
today:
321st Training Squadron
–Flight 239
Ryan Branin
Samuel Curry
Paul Duclos
Landon Tenney
Dawson Thomason
Taylor Ward
–Flight 240
Trenton Clifton
Christian Janos
Matthew Jesse
Ian Langley
322nd Training Squadron
–Flight 245
Jared Martin
Courtney Sampson
–Flight 246
Colin Arel
Caedan Bailey
Clayton Bessette
Jacob Forro
Bobby Gasaway
Anthony Guglielmina
Cameron Haskell
Austin Hurst
Edward Love
Joshua Whitford
–Flight 249
Jacob Beard
Cale Bollig
Brandon Keller
Daniel Mccoy
Trenton Taylor
–Flight 250
Rachel Bartscher
Ashley Breeden
Kayla Maxwell
Tara Stern
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323rd Training Squadron
–Flight 241
Richard Campbell Jr
Robert Cleaves
Nicholas Cover II
Tyler Dirksen
–Flight 244
Kyle Dillon
Domonique Mcmillan
Cole Rockwell
–Flight 247
Colin Nabewaniec
–Flight 248
Monique Dobbins
Tolkien Teague
331st Training Squadron
–Flight 237
Zachary Bumpus
William Collie
Isaiah Cooke
Christopher Dickey
James Ellis II
Lucas Hurches
Travis Moon
Samuel Unke
Brennan Walley
Alexander Wherry
–Flight 238
Andrew De Los Reyes
Steven Dipani
Gregg Donley
Mitchell Earley
Phillip Felton
Cameron Hamilton
Kyle Hernandez
Kerry Kearschner
Dominick Madrid
Blake Mccarn
Bruce McGaughey
Zachary Nelson
Christopher Spina
Top BMT Airman
Isaiah Cooke
331st TRS, Flight 237
Most Physically Fit
–Female Airmen
Nikkita Lester
Joint Base
San Antonio-Lackland
is on
322nd TRS, Flight 250
Isabel Guajardo
323rd TRS, Flight 248
Morgan Matteson
322nd TRS, Flight 250
Alicia Powell
322nd TRS, Flight 250
–Male Airmen
Alexander Wherry
331st TRS, Flight 237
Sheldon Jones
323rd TRS, Flight 241
Aaron Shy
331st TRS, Flight 237
Gabriel Toepel
323rd TRS, Flight 247
–Female Flights
322nd TRS, Flight 250
323rd TRS, Flight 242
323rd TRS, Flight 248
–Male Flights
331st TRS, Flight 237
331st TRS, Flight 238
321st TRS, Flight 239
322nd TRS, Flight 246
322nd TRS, Flight 245
323rd TRS, Flight 247
322nd TRS, Flight 249
323rd TRS, Flight 244
321st TRS, Flight 240
323rd TRS, Flight 243
323rd TRS, Flight 241
Top Academic Flights
322nd TRS, Flight 246
331st TRS, Flight 238
322nd TRS, Flight 249
321st TRS, Flight 239
331st TRS, Flight 237
323rd TRS, Flight 244
323rd TRS, Flight 241
322nd TRS, Flight 250
322nd TRS, Flight 245
321st TRS, Flight 240
323rd TRS, Flight 243
323rd TRS, Flight 247
323rd TRS, Flight 248
323rd TRS, Flight 242
Share your JBSA-Lackland
photos with us by tagging
us @JBSALackland
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TRICARE beneficiaries being
targeted by call centers
By The Defense Health Agency
The Defense Health Agency, Office
of Program Integrity has received a
significant number of concerns from
our TRICARE beneficiaries regarding unsolicited contact from call centers encouraging them to provide
personally identifiable and health
information.
According to sources, the call center will normally cold call and say, “I
am a representative calling from ‘XYZ.’
We are calling to tell you about a benefit TRICARE will cover for you for a
prescription pain cream you are eligible
for. Do you have any of the following
medical issues (list of issues) or pain?
If so, TRICARE wants to get you taken
care of. All we need are your doctor’s
name and your TRICARE information
and we will contact your doctor and get
these medications or supplies out to you
immediately and submit a claim.”
TRICARE and its contractors will
never call and ask for personally
identifiable or health information.
Beneficiaries should be wary of
unsolicited attempts by any entity asking for this information, either by phone
or in person.
DHA-PI strongly advises not give any
information to these types of unsolicited
requests. Often, these call centers have
identified what limited information
they have through internet searches
or through individuals who have approached beneficiaries independently
and obtained this information directly.
Should you receive a similar phone
call, do not provide any information to
the caller. Immediately following the
call, submit a report to our pharmacy
benefits contractor, Express Scripts Inc.,
by calling the Express Scripts Fraud
Tip Hotline at 866-759-6139 or by
sending an email to TRICAREfraudtip@
express-scripts.com.
ESI can flag your profile and
reject attempts to bill for these medications. If you do receive unsolicited medication in the mail, you can
refuse delivery. Additionally, ESI will
screen all ingredients in compound
drug claims to ensure they are safe,
effective and covered by TRICARE.
This screening process is like the one
TRICARE already uses for other prescription drugs, but it will now apply
to the ingredients in compound drugs.
For more information about the
change, visit http://www.health.mil/
News/Articles/2015/03/12/TRICARERevises-Compound-Drug-Coverage.
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U.S. Air Force Band of the West celebrates Fiesta!
Photos by Staff Sgt. Marissa Garner and
Johnny Saldivar
The USAF Band of the West from
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland performs at Trinity University’s Laurie
Auditorium for the Fiesta in Blue concert, April 21. The concert is part of
an annual community engagement
effort to build partnerships and
demonstrate various United States
Air Force missions. In addition to
performing Fiesta classics, the band’s
vocalists performed various songs
from the Broadway musical “Wicked.”
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NEWS IN BRIEF from Page 3
component and civilians may apply for the program. Eligibility
criteria and application procedures are available on the myPers
website under 2015 USAF Test Pilot School Selection Board.
For more information about Air Force personnel programs go
to myPers at https://mypers.af.mil. Individuals who do not have
a myPers account can request one at http://www.retirees.af.mil/
shared/media/document/AFD-120510-068.pdf.
One of the best
things about ICE
is that people
can let service
providers know
when they do
a great job, not just for poor
service. It takes five minutes
or less to submit a comment
at http://ice.disa.mil.
Photo by Capt. Cris Medina
Airmen from the 433rd Airlift Control Flight, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas set-up a satellite communications
antenna April 15 at the Naval Auxiliary Landing Field on San Clemente Island, California during the Air Force Reserve
Command’s Patriot Hook Exercise. The Patriot Hook Exercise, conducted by the Air Force Reserve Command, integrates
federal agencies with the military, for world-wide mobility and readiness.
CHALLENGE from Page 8
security, disaster and medical response skills but helped move about
tons of cargo as part of the jointservice, air-mobility and contingency-response exercise.
The Patriot Hook program began in the early 1990s in response
to limited training opportunities. It
has since become an annual event.
“Patriot Hook is the oldest exercise we have at AFRC and it’s a
cornerstone exercise in which we
use to upgrade our cadre members,
use it for currency and proficiency
for our existing cadre. We also use
it to do integrate non-DOD agencies into the Air Force community”
said Lt. Col. Gordon J. Griggs, HQ
AFRC A3OM Readiness and Programs branch chief, Robins Air
Force Base, Geo.
AFRC units in this year’s exercise
were the 433rd Airlift Wing, Joint
Base San Antonio-Lackland; 452nd
Air Mobility Wing, March Air Reserve Base, Calif., the 439th Airlift
Wing, Westover Air Reserve Base,
Mass. and the 315th Airlift Control
Flight, Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
With the many different units
involved, coordination and communication between the different
elements is critical, but also helps
foster relationships that prove to be
instrumental to mission success.
“Building relationships with the
different affiliates makes our job
easier when we begin our planning
and JI (joint inspection), in order to
complete the mission. And it has a
dual benefit for us in that we receive training as our affiliates are
being trained as well” said Master
Sgt. Jesse Lopez Jr., air transportation craftsman with the 733rd
Training Squadron.
When deployed, the 433rd ALCF
becomes a Contingency Response
Element. The element consists
of aerial port, aerospace ground
equipment, loadmasters, personnel
and command post personnel.
At San Clemente Island, the
433rd Airlift Control Flight was
the lead agency for the exercise
and managed, coordinated and
controlled air mobility assets.
Once on the ground, the element began setting up command
and control on the bare-base section of the island to provide aircrew
management, aircraft flight following, maintenance of aircraft and the
loading and unloading of aircraft.
“Although we do this (Patriot
Hook) every year, this gives us an
opportunity for what they call, The
Rainbow Concept, of partnering
with our sister units and our new
personnel to exercise our mission,”
said Maj. Robert M. Acosta, 433rd
ALCF and contingency response
element commander.
“So even though it’s the same
in a name, it is always a different
mission with different people and
different challenges. It’s a continual improvement process of shaping and honing our combat skills,”
Acosta said. “It gives us an opportunity to refine our mission essential
tasks, and teaches us what it will
take to support a real-world mission.”
Partnerships with affiliates are
also an important aspect to the
training conducted during Patriot
Hook.
Affiliates in this year’s exercise were the U.S. Coast Guard,
the FBI’s Rapid Deployment Team,
Los Angeles; Federal Emergency
Management Agency California
Task Forces and the U.S. Customs
and Border Patrol.
The FBI’s Critical Incident Response Group relies on the training
received at the annual Patriot Hook
exercise.
“The Air Force facilitates a
strategic partnership for us to be
able to jointly respond to an international crisis, with a nexus to the
FBI’s investigative jurisdiction and
responsibility. We certainly cannot
do our work without the habitual
relationships built with AFRC and
the Air Force at large,” said Scott P.
MacCracken, FBI supervisory special agent.
“More importantly, when a crisis arises, it won’t be the first time
we’ve worked with the Air Force to
ensure our readiness for a deployment” MacCracken said.
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FOSTER a PUPPY
Department of Defense Military Working Dog
Breeding Program
Tech. Sgt. Shannon Cromwell
Unit: Headquarters Air Education and
Training Command
Duty title: Command Manager
Training and Readiness
Time in service: 12 years
Hometown: Rockford, Ill.
“Tech. Sgt. Shannon Cromwell has graced Air Force buildings
from Thumrait Air Base, Oman to the halls of the Robert D. Gaylor
Noncommissioned Academy, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, with
her professional quality murals. While a student attending the NCO
Academy, Cromwell decorated her flight room by skillfully painting the
seals for the Gaylor Academy, The Barnes Center for Enlisted Professional Military Education and Air Education and Training Command, for
which she was coined by the AETC Commander. Because of her expert
abilities, she was asked back after graduation to adorn an overhang
located near the flag pole for the academy. She exemplifies selfless
service by donating approximately 35 hours of her off-duty time as a
single parent, driving 58 miles round trip from JBSA-Randolph to JBSALackland, to help enhance the Academy’s appearance.”
Tech. Sgt. Jacob See
Unit: 802nd Security Forces Squadron
Duty title: Flight sergeant
Time in service: 10 years, 5 months
Hometown: Homestead, Fla.
“Tech. Sgt. Jacob See is one of the best NCOs
in the unit. He is a mentor and leader to his peers and Airmen alike.
He takes pride in his work and is an ‘out-front leader.’ As a qualified
flight sergeant, he manages 131 Airmen and maintains more than
$900,000 in equipment and vehicles while ensuring every sector of Joint
Base San Antonio-Lackland is safe and secure. Due to his leadership
and vigilance, See was instrumental when responding to a volatile
domestic situation where several base personnel were threatened with
bodily harm. After he arrived on scene and assessed the situation, the
threatening individual was arrested and subsequently barred from base
for five years without incident. See is a visible booster club member
and is always looking for opportunities for growth. He is an excellent
Airman and NCO. He is our ‘Diamond Sharp.’”
– Senior Master Sgt. Jamie Williams
802nd SFS, First Sergeant
– Master Sgt. Douglas Greene Jr.
Robert D. Gaylor NCO Academy, First Sergeant
Senior Airman Brittani Gaines
Unit: 3rd Combat Camera Squadron
Duty title: Assistant section chief,
Personnel Function
Time in service: 4 Years, 8 Months
Hometown: Woodbridge, Va.
The 341st Training Squadron at JBSA Lackland operates a
breeding program for military working dogs in support of the
Department of Defense Military Working Dog program. These
dogs are a vital part of our national defense and serve in Army,
Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps units around the globe.
You can become part of this important effort by volunteering
your home and time to raise a military working dog.
Call us at 671-3686,
or email us at 341TRSPP@lackland.af.mil
Tech. Sgt. Todd Scheff
Unit: 433rd Training Squadron
Duty title: Military training instructor
Time in service: 14 years
Hometown: Smithfield, N.C.
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“Senior Airman Brittani Gaines is both a hard-charging Airman and
talented professional. She manages the squadron’s evaluation system
and recently processed 15 on-time annual performance reports after
implementation of the Air Force’s new senior airman static closeout
dates. Additionally, her skills were evident when she led a 100 percent
update of the squadron’s additional duty appointment letters allowing
the effective management of 40 unique unit programs. Lastly, Gaines
coordinated the commander’s awards program, organizing the unit’s
recognition ceremony where a performer of the month, three quarterly
and four annual awards were presented, bolstering unit morale by properly honoring recipients for their achievements. Her dedication is truly
a shining example of an Airman leader and a vital part to the success
of the 3rd CTCS’s mission.”
“Tech. Sgt. Todd Scheff exemplifies the training
standard of excellence by leading from the front. His dedicated and
selfless actions have not only set him apart from his peers, but have
made him an unequivocal role model for basic trainees. He has become a fixture of reliability and a pillar of knowledge. His actions have
contributed to the graduation of more than 35,000 Airmen annually.
Scheff has taken the lead to help prepare traditional Reserve members
during their activation period, helping to aide Basic Military Training
during a surge period, ensuring mission capable instructors. Through
his initiative to become the most effective NCO possible and a passionate desire to master his instructional craft as an MTI, he has been
identified as an Interim Instructor-supervisor. Scheff has displayed the
true characteristics of an NCO and exceeds expectations. It is with great
conviction and pride that I nominate him for the Diamond Sharp Award.”
– Tech. Sgt. Rico Sison
– Master Sgt. Amy Kanawi
3rd CTCS, Additional Duty First Sergeant
Worldwide need for detection dogs has increased
dramatically. The Department of Defense Military Working
Dog Breeding program breeds to meet the growing
requirement for security at home and abroad.
A large part of the success of this program is dependent
upon volunteers to provide temporary homes for developing
puppies.
433rd TRS, First Sergeant
JBSA-LACKLAND HAS ENTERED THE
SOCIAL NETWORKING SCENE
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community
LOCAL BRIEFS
MAY 9
BAG SALE
The Lackland Thrift Shop will
have a $5 Bag Sale May 9 from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Regular hours
are Tuesday through Thursday from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For details call
671-3608.
MAY 10
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH MAY 10
The Gateway Club celebrates
mothers with a feast in the Fiesta
Ballroom 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.,
featuring rosemary prime rib au jus,
jalapeno basil pork chops, chicken
Bordeaux, baked tilapia topped
with shrimp and white wine sauce,
seafood Newburg, Dr. Pepper glazed
ham, shrimp penne pasta with
Alfredo sauce, assorted sides, salads
and desserts.
The buffet also features a
breakfast bar. The cost is $20.95 for
members, $22.95 for nonmembers,
$9.95 for members’ children ages
6-11, $10.95 for nonmembers’ children ages 6-11 and children ages 5
and younger eat for free.
For advance tickets or addition
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held at the Joint Base San AntonioLackland Fire Station, located at
1910 Kenly Avenue, building 2325,
from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Only military ID cardholders
are eligible and child must be a
dependent. New car seats provided
only if current seat is outdated or
on the recall list. Children must be
present and under 4 feet 9 inches or
100 pounds. Only one seat will be
replaced per child. Registration is
required; No walk-ins. You will need
to provide the following information: child’s name and age, weight
and height, number of children
and make and model of vehicle. To
register, contact the Family Advocacy
Program at 292-5967.
information, call 645-7034.
MAY 18
VETERAN COMMUNITY OUTREACH
INITIATIVE FOR CLERGY TRAINING
Educational sessions provided by
Veteran's Affairs chaplains about
the spiritual needs of veterans and
family members will be hosted at
the Christ the King Church, 1129
Pat Booker Road, Universal City on
May 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
This is a networking opportunity for
community clergy interested in supporting veterans and their families.
To register, call 949-9231.
RETIRED OFFICERS’ WIVES AND WIDOWS
CLUB LUNCHEON
A luncheon will be hosted at
the Fort Sam Houston Golf Club at
11 a.m., May 18. The event will
include a Spring/Summer fashion
show. For details, call 822-6559.
JBSA FAP CARE LINE
Assistance is available to those
in need of services related to the
prevention of family maltreatment in
our community. To report incidents
of spouse or child abuse and to
coordinate an emergency response
for victims of domestic violence, call
292-5967. This line is monitored 24
hours per day, seven days a week.
INFORMATIONAL
CAR SEAT CLINIC
Family Advocacy is partnering
with SafeKids USA to provide a child
safety seat clinic.
We will be providing safety seat
check-ups, installation education,
and recall checks. Clinics will be
DINING FACILITIES PRICE CHANGE
The below rates apply to dining
facilities not using the a la carte
pricing system: Slagel, Rocco,
B5107, B5105, Medical Readiness
DFAC and all BMT facilities.
Breakfast – $3.45
Lunch – $5.55
Dinner – $4.85
In addition, Meals-Ready-to-Eat
and flight meals are priced at $5.55
each.
For additional information on
dining facilities to include hours,
contact information and address,
visit http://www.jbsa.af.mil/library/
diningfacilities.asp
VANPOOL SEEKS NEW DRIVERS
The vanpool is actively seeking
new drivers. Vanpool departs from
Randolph Park N Ride at Interstate
35 and Loop 410 at 5:45 a.m. and
drops riders off at Wilford Hall
Ambulatory Surgical Center and the
Defense Language Institute at Joint
Base San Antonio-Lackland. Contact
vanpool coordinator, at 671-3772 for
further information.
SHAPE UP WITH FREE WORKOUT CLASSES
The JBSA-Lackland Gillum Fitness
Center offers high-energy cardio
programs guaranteed to get gym
enthusiasts in great shape. The
—WICCA
New BMT Reception Center – Building 6330
Daily Mass
Contemporary Service
Religious Education Sun.
Gospel Service
Sun.
Spanish Service
Sun.
Sun.
—ISLAMIC
Global Ministry Center – Building 7452
Sun.
8:00 a.m
CHURCH OF CHRIST
New BMT Reception Center – Building 6330
Sun.
7:30 a.m. (Rm. 175)
SEVENTH - DAY ADVENTIST
Gateway Chapel – Building 6300
Sat.
12:30 p.m.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
New BMT Reception Center – Building 6330
Sun.
7:30 a.m. (Rm. 112)
—ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN
Airmen Memorial Chapel – Building 5432
Sun.
9:30 a.m.
The JBSA-Lackland Military &
Family Readiness Center gives
spouses of deployed members free
vouchers for a free basic oil change
and vehicle safety inspection at the
Auto Hobby Shop. Call 671-3549 to
schedule an appointment.
DOMESTIC ABUSE VICTIM
ADVOCATE PROGRAM
Crisis intervention and support
servicesare available to domestic
abuse victims, 24 hours a day, 7
days a week. If you or someone you
know has experienced domestic
violence, you are not alone. Help and
support is available at 367-1213
KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES
—PROTESTANT WORSHIP SERVICES
Freedom Chapel – Building 1528
LITURGICAL SERVICE
Airman Memorial Chapel – Building 5432
CAR CARE AVAILABLE FOR SPOUSES
JBSA-LACKLAND
CHAPEL SERVICES
Sun. 9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
total body toning classes Monday,
Wednesday and Friday, 11:30 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m., target strength and
cardiovascular fitness. The stand-up
fighter workout Tuesday and
Thursday offers a combination of
mixed martial arts, basic boxing,
Muay Thai and ground defense
boxing techniques focusing on
cardiovascular aerobics and stress
relief. These classes are free.
For additonal information, call
977-2353 or 977-2354.
9:00 – 11:00 (Auditorium)
Freedom Chapel – Building 1528
Wicca Open Circle
1st Tues.
6 – 7 p.m.
—REFUGE STUDENT CENTER
Building 9122 (Tech Training & TDY Students)
Wednesday 6 – 8 p.m.
Thursday
6 – 8 p.m.
Friday 6 – 11 p.m.
Saturday
12 – 9 p.m.
Sunday
11 – 5 p.m.
—JEWISH
Airmen Memorial Chapel – Building 5432
Sabbath & Kiddush Fri.
Religious Education Sun.
4:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
—ROMAN CATHOLIC
Freedom Chapel – Building 1528
Religious Education Sun.
Mass Sat. 5:00 p.m. Sun.
Reconciliation
Sat.
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
Mon., Tues. & Thur. 11:30 a.m.
Note: Reconciliation(s) may be scheduled by appointment
Jumu'ah Prayer
Fri.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
—BUDDIST
New BMT Reception Center – Building 6330
Sun.
10 a.m. (Rm. 175)
—ECKANKAR
Gateway Chapel – Building 6300
1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays
12:30 p.m.
—BAHA'I
Gateway Chapel – Building 6300
1st, 3rd, and 5th Sun.
11:00 a.m.
—THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF
LATTER-DAY SAINTS
Gateway Chapel – Building 6300
Religious Education Tues.
LDS Institute
Thurs.
LDS Service
Sun.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
For more details, contact Freedom Chapel - 671-4208 • Gateway Chapel - 671-2911
Air Force Aid Society
671-3722
Airman & Family Readiness Center
671-3722
Airman’s Attic
671-1780
American Red Cross
844-4225
Base Post Office
671-1058
Bowling Center
671-2271
DEERS
800-538-9552
Exceptional Family Member Program
671-3722
Family Child Care
671-3376
Legal Office
671-3362
Library
671-3610
Medical Appointment Line
916-9900
MPF ID Cards
671-6006
Outdoor Recreation
925-5532
TRICARE Info
800-444-5445
Thrift Shop
671-3608
Enlisted Spouses’ Club http://www.lacklandesc.org
Force Support Squadron http://www.lacklandfss.com
Lackland ISD
http://www.lacklandisd.net
Officers’ Spouses’ Club http://www.lacklandosc.org
JBSA Public website
http://www.jbsa.af.mil
My Air Force Life
http://www.MyAirForceLife.com
MAY 1, 2015
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Old-school teamwork produces state-of-the-art facility
By Wayne Amann
25th Air Force Public Affairs
There’s truth to the iconic movie line
“If you build it, they will come.” Just ask
the “Silent Warriors” of 25th Air Force
and others who teamed to construct
a “Field of Dreams” of sorts for the
intelligence community.
Rooms 214, 215 and 219 in the Numbered Air Force headquarters here were
gutted, consolidated and renovated to
form an operations center designed to
integrate and synchronize 25th AF intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance
and electronic warfare.
“It’s a one-stop shop,” said Col. Kyle
Forrer, 25th AF Operations Center director. “This OC enhances our efforts to
fully integrate into existing Department
of Defense and service forums, planning
and execution activities.”
Twenty-Fifth Air Force Commander
Maj. Gen. John Shanahan joined Forrer
in crediting the people who worked tirelessly for a year, to make the state-ofthe-art OC a reality.
“It’s truly an enterprise approach,”
Shanahan said during the ribbon-cutting
ceremony March 25 at 6:25 a.m., celebrating the facility’s initial operating capability. “Just like you hear me talk about
the ISR enterprise, this ops center happens only because of everybody around
here and a whole lot more that did it.”
Teaming in the construction process were the leadership and members
of the 25th Air Force staff, the 668th
Alteration and Installation Squadron,
Photo by William Belcher
Technicians (left to right) Tech. Sgt. Joseph McFadden and Staff Sgts. Elias Mata and Todd
Olson, of the 668th Alteration and Installation Squadron, run electrical and communications conduit under the new raised floor July 30, 2014 during construction of the 25th Air
Force Operations Center.
690th Intelligence Support Squadron,
502nd Civil Engineer Squadron and
502nd Communications Squadron.
“There was a lot of hard work people didn’t see, late nights, extra hours,
weekends,” Forrer said. “It was a phenomenal effort to make this happen on
March 25 at 6:25 a.m.”
The date and time are significant
because the Air Force has an organizational change request and associated
documents, which if approved, will of-
ficially designate the OC as the 625th
Operations Center under 25th Air Force.
The OC is the Air Combat Command’s
execution arm for providing America’s
globally integrated ISR planning and
direction, collection, processing and exploitation, analysis and production, and
dissemination.
The OC plans, schedules and assesses in support of ISR operations around
the world. The facility gives the 25 AF
commander a way to provide NAF-
wide operational-level guidance and
direction, and command and control of
delegated forces.
“Retired Gen. Chuck Horner, who
ran the war for Desert Storm said, ‘Air
Power without operational-level command and control is a flying club,’”
Shanahan said at the ceremony. “What
makes us different is our ability to take
this great capability of the Air Force and
do command and control of it. And that’s
the genesis for this operations center.”
A recent road trip to the Pacific Air
Forces convinced Shanahan this OC is
a facility the Air Force will gravitate
toward.
“Every senior leader I briefed on the
concept of 25th Air Force, in particular
the ops center, said I want some of that,
I can’t wait to work with 25th Air Force
and the ops center to figure out how to
make us better,” the general said. “This
is what they’re looking for. This is what
command and control is all about.”
In the final analysis, Forrer said the
OC is a functioning entity thanks to the
cadre of military, civilians and contractors doing the heavy lifting to complete
the project.
“We benchmarked on lessons-learned
from several other ops centers, but we
were not following a precise blue-print
for this effort,” the director said. “Our
teammates have all stepped up to solve
a myriad of challenges, in many cases
coming up with innovative solutions ensuring we stayed on-track and on-time.
They have earned my personal gratitude
and professional respect.”
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Staff sergeant looks to
impress All-Air Force
Men’s Soccer coaches
Story and photo by Jose T. Garza III
JBSA-Lackland Public Affairs
After a long work day that was prolonged with
last minute computer and telephone repair requests, Staff Sgt. Josh McMaster makes his way to
the Warhawk Field for soccer practice.
There are some days that his role as a 502nd
Communications Squadron client system technician
are hectic, but his passion for soccer and desire
to make the All-Air Force Men’s Soccer Team fuels him to work out four days a week on the field
even when it would be easier to call it a day after
a strenuous work shift.
“Nothing stops me from training,” McMaster said.
The staff sergeant is trying to impress the
All-Air Force Men’s Soccer coaches during
tryouts training camp, which started April 24
and concludes May 11 at Joint Base San AntonioLackland. If McMaster makes the 18-man roster, he and the team will compete in the Armed
Forces Men’s Soccer Tournament against All-Army,
Marine Corps and Navy Teams May 12-25 at
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif.
The team will be seeking its third consecutive
Armed Forces men’s soccer title.
McMaster submitted his Air Force Form 303 for
participation in the training camp in February and
was notified of his selection in March. He is a member of the Joint Base San Antonio-Warhawks men’s
soccer team.
“Not a lot of people get the opportunity to represent the All-Armed Forces men’s soccer team,”
McMaster said. “Representing the Air Force means
having a level of pride for your country. You are
part of something better and being on a team that
few people can be part of is an accomplishment.”
McMaster describes himself as a high-energy guy
growing up, playing various sports such as basketball, baseball and, of course, soccer.
A defenseman and midfielder, he said soccer was
his main sport because he was naturally fast and
had good stamina to penetrate the ball back and
forth. He stopped playing soccer in middle and high
school to pursue football and track and field.
When he joined the Air Force in 2010, his
passion for soccer was rekindled after a fellow
Airman told him that he played soccer at a previous base. After finding out that his fellow Airman
had the same interest in the sport as he, McMaster,
stationed at then Charleston Air Force Base,
S.C., and his friends got together and played
scrimmage games.
When he moved to Kunsan Air Base, South
Korea, the staff sergeant said he and a few Airmen
got an intramural soccer league started.
“Ever since then, it has been nonstop soccer,”
McMaster noted.
Despite having fun on the soccer field again, he
noticed his soccer skills were rusty, and it made
him “quite mad.”
“I was wondering where my skills were,” he remembered. “I used to take the ball and go up and
down the field. I lost my foot coordination because
when I played football I was a receiver so I focused
on hand work. I told myself that I had to get it
back.”
McMaster continued improving on his footwork
and ball movement when he moved to JBSALackland in 2013.
It didn’t take long for whatever soccer skills he
had to get noticed. During the 2013 Defender Cup
varsity soccer tournament in northeast San Antonio, it was recommended that McMaster submit
the Air Force Form 303 to try out for the team
while being advised to work on his ball movement and fast paced game by All-Air Force men’s
soccer coach Derrick Weyand, a 48th Security
Forces Squadron commander at Royal Air Force
Lakenheath, England.
There was not an All-Air Force men’s soccer
camp in 2014 due to budget cuts, so McMaster
submitted his form this year.
The midfielder/defenseman noted he was not in
shape at the beginning of this year due to being on
leave, but when he was notified of his selection, he
immediately began training.
His workouts consist of running three miles, five
100-yard sprints, three 200-yard sprints and two
300-yard sprints. He also uses agility ladders to
Staff Sgt. Joshua McMaster, 502nd Communications
Squadron client system technician, performs agility ladder
workouts April 21 at the Warhawk Field adjacent to the
Warhawk Fitness Center. McMaster is one of 48 Airmen vying for a spot on the All-Air Force Men’s Soccer Team during training camp held at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland
through May 11.
work on foot placement.
McMaster said the agility ladders help him get
used to leg pain.
“Sometimes my legs feel like jelly,” he said. “The
ladder workouts help me push through and get me
in the mindset of feeling pain and pushing harder.”
McMaster hopes his training is noticeable to the
men’s soccer coaches.
“I’ll convince them I’m a good fit for the team by
how hard I work and my determination to make
the team,” he said.
One fellow Warhawks teammate already knows
that he can be a good fit for the soccer team.
Staff Sgt. Samuel Boateng, a 343rd Training
Squadron basic officer course instructor, said McMaster's dedication to making teammates better
and competitiveness will make him an asset to the
team.
“I feel his cardio level, resilience, touch of the
ball and understanding of the game gives him an
edge to make it,” he said. “Whatever position they
put him in, he will adapt to it and make it his own.
My confidence is high in him making the team.”
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JBSA- Lackland hosts various
events for May Fitness Month
By Jose T. Garza III
JBSA-Lackland Public Affairs
The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Fitness and
Sports staff kick off May Fitness Month with dashing
and dancing.
The Gillum Fitness Center hosts a May Fitness
Month 5K RunWalk at 7:15 a.m Friday. The 3.1-mile
event starts at Stapleton Park and finishes at the
Gillum track. The event is free and pre-registration
is not required.
The Warhawk Fitness Center staff will host the
annual Zumbathon from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at
the Chaparral Fitness Center. The event is also free
and is open to active duty military, civilians, contractors, retirees and dependants with a Department of
Defense identification card.
Richard Brown, Warhawk Fitness Center manager, said the Zumbathon allows people to sample
the exercise while getting together with others to
enjoy a good time dancing to the different instructors and styles of music. The Warhawk offers Zumba
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 4:15 p.m.
HEALTH BAR from Page 6
600-85 paragraph 4-2, (p). Because of this regulation, AAFES does not carry “Strong and Kind” bars,
said Chris Ward, apublic relations specialist for
AAFES, but they do carry the basic “Kind Bars.”
And DeCA public affairs specialist Rick Brink
added that while, commissaries carry Kind Bars,
they have also chosen not to carry Kind & Strong
bars because of the hemp seed content.
“We strive to ensure products do not conflict
with published DOD guidance,” Ward explained.
Joe Cohen, a spokesman for the Kind Company,
said in correspondence with the Fort Knox public
“Zumba is a motivator because for some people
it may be their first time coming out and when they
see what the rest of the other people are doing, it
may make them want to come to our classes,” Brown
said. “Some women may be shy about attending
a Zumba class by themselves, but when they see
a group of people together, they show good spirit
about it.”
In addition to the May Fitness Month 5K RunWalk,
the Gillum will host a Tug-of-War contest at 7 a.m.
Monday. Teams will have a 1,400-pound limit and
must have at least one female participant on the
team.
The other four base fitness centers have events
planed for the annual fitness month.
Mike White, Gateway Fitness Center trainer, will
conduct a TRX Suspension Training class at 11:30
a.m. Friday. The Gateway will also a TRX Atomic
Pushup Competition from 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday the entire month. Participants
have to perform as many pushups as they can in
one minute.
An intense circuit competition will also be held on
at 11:30 a.m. May 15 and a burpee competition will
be held at 11:30 a.m. May 29.
The Medina Fitness Center will conduct a strongman competition from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 9. Pushup and situp challenges and a 3-point shootout are
scheduled all month at the center.
The Chaparral Fitness Center will host a doubles
racquetball tournament May 11-15 and a 3-on-3
basketball tournament May 23.
The Kelly Fitness Center will host a row machine
contest – completing the most meters of rowing in
a 60-minute time limit - Friday and a stepper contest – completing the most steps in a 60-minute time
limit – May 8.
Dwayne Reed, JBSA-Lackland fitness and sports
director, said the concept of May Fitness Month is to
entice individuals to exercise and be healthy.
“I am very excited about May Fitness Month,” he
said. “Fitness should be a yearlong activity, but at
least during May we get to present these different activities to show people they should exercise everyday,
regardless if they are doing Zumba, cardio or strength
training. We want people to live a healthy lifestyle.”
affairs office that the reasons the hemp seeds are
included in the those particular bars is for nutritional benefits. In keeping with the company’s
goal of including only ingredients that someone
could understand and that were good for the body,
when the company came out with its Strong &
Kind bars, it added hemp seeds.
“Hemp seeds contribute protein, fiber and
other important nutrients such as potassium and
phosphorus to our Strong & KIND bars,” Cohen
explained. “Hemp, when combined with the
protein from almonds, peas and pumpkin seeds,
provide all nine essential amino acids.”
Even though the DEA and DOJ have published
final rules on the consumption of THC-containing
hemp, there is a small window provided by the
USDA at less than one percent for THC component. (http://www.usda.gov)
“Our Strong & KIND bars adhere to USDA testing and have a THC level of .001 percent. As referenced by the Congressional Research Service,
a level of about 1 percent THC is considered the
threshold for cannabis to have a psychotropic effect or an intoxicating potential,” Cohen said.
However, the bottom line is military guidance
says the consumption of hemp products is off
limits and as such, military personnel and DOD
civilians are prohibited from eating such foods.
MAY 1 – MAY 7, 2015
Friday
May 1
• 6 p.m. Get Hard (R)
• 6 p.m. Get Hard (R)
Sunday May 3
• Noon Get Hard (R)
Saturday May 2
• 3 p.m. The Divergent Series:
• Noon Home (3D) (PG)
Insurgent Two (3D) (PG-13)
• 3 p.m. The Divergent Series:
Thursday May 7
Insurgent Two (3D) (PG-13)
• 4 p.m. Get Hard (R)
Movie Line: 671-3985 or View schedules at:
https://www.shopmyexchange.com/reel-time-theatres/
Program Note
Locate the Day of the Week and Date and Read
across for specific show times.
We have one movie screen, one movie per show time.
Doors open 30 minutes prior to each show time.