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A publication of the 502nd Air Base Wing – Joint Base San Antonio
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH
66th Year • No. 9 • MARCH 2, 2012
PAGES 7-10
INSIDE ... PERSONAL FIREARMS MUST BE REGISTERED, P4 ... JBSA ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS, P6 ... CHEF'S CHALLENGE, P13
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WINGSPREAD
COMMENTARY
Sign your work with excellence
By Brig Gen Theresa Carter
502nd Air Base Wing commander
Ding! We all know the sound … new
email has arrived! No matter what
we’re doing, we’re tempted to look at
the computer and see what it is.
You may think to yourselves, “Ugh,
not another email,” if you’re sitting
at work and already have nearly 100
unread messages. You may be excited if
you’re on your home computer and are
waiting on news from a family member.
We all, more than likely, have friends
who are “serial forwarders”, those who
regularly send us email with links to
little known facts or photos of adorably
cute puppies, which only serves to reinforce our belief that our own dog is the
cutest in the world.
I received one such email last
week and went through my standard
routine, “Oh, another note from X.
Should I click on that link? Is it really
a phishing attempt?”
I’ve been through all of the information assurance training so I know the
dangers that lurk in cyberspace. After
a few more seconds of back and forth,
weighing pros and cons, I clicked on
the link. I landed on a web site called
“The Simple Truths of Service” where
Ken Blanchard and Barbara Glanz tell
a story inspired by Johnny the Bagger.
Glanz recounted how she told attendees
at a customer service seminar they each
could make a difference. They could
create memories for their customers
that would make them want to come
back. They could do that by putting
their personal signature on the job.
A few days later Glanz received a call
from Johnny, a 19-year-old grocery store
"In every interaction
with coworkers, family or
friends, we have an
opportunity to make a
positive difference simply
by being fully engaged in
the moment and putting
in our best effort."
bagger with Down Syndrome. He said
he enjoyed her presentation and initially
didn’t think he could do anything special
for customers since, “After all, I’m just
a bagger.” He then came up with the
idea to find a thought for the day. If he
couldn’t find a good saying he would
make one up. His dad helped him print
out multiple copies and he would sign
his name on the back of each one. As he
finished bagging groceries, he dropped
his thought for the day into the bag and
said, “Thanks for shopping with us.”
A month later, the store manager
called Glanz. She told her she wouldn’t
believe what had happened. One day
the manager noticed that Johnny’s
line was three times as long as all the
others, stretching all the way down
to the frozen food aisle. She quickly
hustled more cashiers to the front and
told patrons more lines were open,
but nobody moved. As she asked
each customer why, they all said the
same thing, “I want to be in Johnny’s
lane; I want to get his thought for the
day.” One woman even said she used
to come in only once a week to shop
but now came in every day just to get
Johnny’s thought for the day.
A few months later, the manager
called again saying Johnny transformed
the store. The floral department started
taking flowers with broken stems and
creating small corsages that they gave to
elderly women or young girls shopping
in the store. A spirit of service was
everywhere, all because Johnny chose to
make a difference.
This story resonated with me because it speaks to one of my leadership
– “sign your work with excellence.” I
usually explain the principle by sharing stories about service members who
don’t have a glamorous job – operating
the sewage pumping truck for instance
– but put their heart and soul into
whatever they’re asked to do. Through
their example, they inspire those
around them to elevate their own performance. That’s exactly what Johnny
did and that’s what all of us can do at
work, at home or in our community.
The principle applies regardless of
the job we have or the role we play
in our organization, our family or our
community. In one way or another,
we’re all serving others, even if we
don’t think we are engaged in a customer-service job. In every interaction
with coworkers, family or friends, we
have an opportunity to make a positive difference simply by being fully
engaged in the moment and putting
forth our best effort.
It’s been said that every job is a selfportrait of the person who did it. Make
the most of every opportunity you have
and create a masterpiece! How will you
sign your work with excellence today?
MARCH 2, 2012
ON THE COVER
Christy Sanchez, 902nd Force Support Squadron custom picture framer,
cuts framing pieces at the Joint Base
San Antonio-Randolph Arts and Crafts
Hobby Shop Tuesday. For a complete
pull-out schedule of Joint Base San
Antonio programs and services, see
pages 7-10. Photo by Don Lindsey
Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph
Editorial Staff
Brig. Gen. Theresa zz
Commander
Marilyn Holliday
Chief of Public Affairs
Senior Airman Precious Yett
Editor
Airman 1st Class Alexis Siekert
Robert Goetz, Alex Salinas
Staff Writers
Maggie Armstrong
Graphic Designer
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MARCH 2, 2012
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Association banquet honors Airmen, civilians
By Robert Goetz
Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs
The Alamo Chapter of the Air Force Association will
pay tribute to more than 100 Airmen and civilians from
major organizations in the San Antonio area at its 2012
Combined Awards Banquet next week.
Now in its 26th year, the Alamo Chapter’s flagship
event takes place at 6 p.m. Thursday at Joint Base San
Antonio-Lackland’s Gateway Club. Brig. Gen. Theresa
Carter, JBSA commander, will present the awards.
“We’re proud of the award recipients’ accomplishments and hope that all their families, friends and colleagues will come out to support them,” Randy Coggins,
Alamo Chapter president, said. “Our goal is to make this
a memorable event for our award winners, as well as
other special guests and visiting dignitaries.”
The banquet honors the memories of Joe Kellogg and
Charlotte and Carlton Loos, lifelong AFA volunteers who
were known for their dedication to the Alamo Chapter.
The Joe Kellogg Blue Suit Awards program recognizes outstanding contributions by active-duty Air
Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve
members throughout the San Antonio area. Airmen
in seven categories – Airman, ranks E-1 to E-4;
NCO, ranks E-5 and E-6;
Senior NCO, ranks E-7 to
E-9; Company Grade Officer, ranks O-1 to O-3;
Mobilization Augmentee;
First Sergeant; and Top
Recruiter – will be honored.
Second Lt. Sarah Hoh,
JBSA-Randolph
Company Grade Officers Council
member and banquet organizer, said commanders of the
area’s major organizations select award recipients. Some areas of accomplishment that are worthy of recognition are job knowledge,
technical skills and leadership qualities as applied to an Air Force problem or combat situation; leadership in
social, cultural or religious activities in
the military and/or civilian community; and
ability as an articulate and positive spokesperson for the Air Force.
Leadership also selects winners of the Loos Civilian
Awards, which are given
to civilians in three categories based on their
pay grades.
Today is the deadline for tickets, which
are priced at $20 for
E-6, O-3, GS-8 and below and $25 for all others. Tickets are available
online at www.alamoafa.
org and by calling 9772011.
The Air Force Association is a civilian nonprofit organization that promotes public
understanding of aerospace power
and the pivotal role it plays in the
security of the nation. The association publishes Air Force Magazine,
conducts national symposia, disseminates information through outreach programs, sponsors professional development
seminars and awards excellence in the education
and aerospace fields.
JBSA-Randolph scores another energy rebate
By Robert Goetz
Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs
Photo by Don Lindsey
Toby Burns, a contractor with E Flow Electric Inc., installs new high-bay lighting in Hangar
41 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Dec. 2. The new lighting is more energy efficient
and lasts longer than the lighting it replaced.
CPS Energy of San Antonio has again
rewarded Joint Base San AntonioRandolph for its energy conservation
efforts – this time for a $320,000 project to replace high-bay low-efficiency
lighting in 11 of the base’s hangars
with fluorescent light fixtures.
Last week, Yvonne Haecker, the utility company’s energy solutions manager, presented Col. Scott Peel, 902nd
Mission Support Group commander,
and other JBSA-Randolph representatives with a $49,119 mock check representing a rebate that will reduce the
base’s utility bill.
“The CPSE rebate program is a winwin for both the utility and Randolph,”
Ruben Ramos, base utilities manager,
said. “Rebates currently received help
to lower the actual monthly payment
to the utility, which in the big picture
frees up capital. The utility in turn
benefits from the energy reduction
across its distribution system, as well
as lower critical peak demand times
during the summer months.”
A crew from E Flow Electric Inc. of
San Antonio replaced nearly 2,400 highpressure sodium and metal halide lights
in the hangars with fluorescent lighting
during November and December.
Ramos said the new lighting will
save about $30,000 per year, contributing to the base’s energy conservation
efforts, which he said has resulted in
savings of about $300,000 per year for
the last four years.
“It will also reduce our peak demand
during the summer,” he said. “If we lower
our demand cost more, we will be paying
less during the year.”
Bruce Dschuden, 902nd Civil Engineer
Squadron resource efficiency manager,
said the project will also improve the quality of light in the hangars.
“This has been a great project;
there is no downside,” he said. “The
occupants of those hangars are all
very happy. There’s more high-quality lighting in their space. With fluorescent lighting, there is better color
rendition.”
Not only are the fluorescent lights
more efficient, Dschuden said, they
can be turned off when natural light
is sufficient.
See LIGHTING P5
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MARCH 2, 2012
WINGSPREAD
NEWS
AF Medical Service adopts secure messaging
By Gary Pomeroy and Jon Stock
Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs
Patients at Air Force medical
treatment facilities will soon be able
to communicate securely and privately with their health care teams
anywhere and anytime due to the
Air Force-wide expansion of secure
messaging.
Secure messaging will be available
to patients through what is known as
the MiCare portal. The MiCare portal is built to facilitate secure, online
communications between patients
and their health care team.
The goal of MiCare is to improve the
quality of health care that patients receive and provide a mechanism for patients to have better access to their own
health information at whatever time is
most convenient to them. MiCare will
streamline communication and access
to information between office visits, reducing the frequency of office visits for
some patients. It will also reduce reliance on telephone calls, providing more
convenience for the patients, Air Force
Medical Service officials said.
“MiCare will make routine
health care more convenient
for our patients, while reducing unnecessary visits to the
medical
treatment
facility,
thus freeing up our providers
to see more acute patients,” Lt.
Gen. (Dr.) Charles B. Green, Air
Force Surgeon General, said.
“This is an important goal in
Air Force Patient-Centered
Medical Home.”
Benefits from MiCare’s secure messaging tool include
patient access anytime,
anywhere to:
• Communicate privately
with their health care team
online without waiting in phone trees or
playing phone tag
• Ask their health care team for advice
about non-urgent symptoms
• Receive medical test and lab results
• Request medication renewals
• Request a copy of immunization records
• Access physician-approved health resource links at their convenience
The health care team will be able to
contact patients via MiCare to provide:
• Appointment reminder
• Follow-up on a condition without requiring a trip to the MTF
• Medication alerts/refill information
• Medical test and referral results
• Notifications regarding flu vaccinations, school and sports physicals, MTF
closure dates, etc.
In addition, according to AFMS officials, in the near future MiCare will
offer patients secure access to their
personal health record. The
PHR feature will allow patients
to capture medical information
in a central, online location. Officials emphasized that this has
not been an option for patients
in the past, making it difficult
for them to keep track of health
information coming from different doctors, treatment locations, emergency providers and
overseas stations.
Since MiCare is a patientdriven service, the beneficiary must register
with their MTF to have
an active account. MiCare deployment to Air
Force hospitals and clinics is under
way and will progress through the
remainder of 2012. In the coming
months more information will be
coming directly from the MTF regarding when MiCare will become
available at each base and what to
expect when MiCare arrives.
To find out more, please visit www.
sg.af.mil/MiCare or ask your local MTF
when it will be available to you.
Residents must register privately owned firearms
By Master Sgt. John Clowe
902nd Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of Installation Security
All residents living in government-owned facilities or contracted housing on base must register
privately owned firearms with the 902nd Security
Forces Squadron.
Privately owned firearms requiring registration
include any item capable of firing a projectile excluding pellet and air-soft guns.
New arrivals to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph housing facilities with privately owned firearms have 72 hours to register at Reports and
Analysis, Bldg. 235, or they will be in violation
of JBSA-Randolph Instruction 31-101, Integrated
Defense Plan, which can result in a Uniformed
Code of Military Justice, Article 92, UCMJ, Failure
to Obey a Lawful Order charge.
“We know there are many firearms on base that
have not been registered,” Robert Vickers, 902nd
SFS Plans and Programs chief said. “Our goal is
to educate Airmen and their dependents, and to
register 100 percent of privately owned firearms
“We know there are many
firearms on base that have not
been registered. Our goal is to
educate Airmen and their
dependents, and to register 100
percent of privately owned
firearms on JBSA-Randolph.”
Robert Vickers
902nd Security Forces Squadron Plans and Programs chief
on JBSA-Randolph.”
In addition to registration, privately owned
firearms stored in base housing units must be in
locked storage or the firearm must be equipped
with a tamper-resistant mechanical lock or other
safety device.
Up to five firearms can be registered on the Air
Force Form 1314 Firearms Registration, which
must be signed by the Airman’s commander. In addition, members must complete the Department of
Defense Form 2760 Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition.
The forms are processed at Reports and Analysis and are available at www.e-publishing.af.mil, or
through the 902nd SFS SharePoint https://randolph.
eis.aetc.af.mil/902msg/sfs/default.aspx under the S5Integrated Defense tab.
Airmen who out-process or dispose of registered
privately owned firearms are required to remove
and deregister those firearms.
Removal of privately owned firearms stored at
the security forces armory by Airmen must be coordinated with armory personnel.
For more information on registering privately
owned firearms in base housing facilities, contact
reports and analysis, at 652-2510.
For more information on storing privately owned
firearms in the security forces armory, contact
652-4365.
MARCH 2, 2012
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Senior Airman
Debrietta Pollard
902nd Force Support Squadron
Duty Title
Career development technician
Hometown
Clinton, Miss.
Hobbies
Tutoring mathematics, working out, helping individuals get in shape and meeting new people
Greatest Accomplishments
Completed CCAF, maintained a 4.0 GPA in college and won the strongest woman competition at
Camp Virginia, Kuwait, during my deployment
Pet Peeve
Bad customer service
Personal Motto
Don’t follow the beaten path, go your own way
and leave a trail by having character and not bePhoto by Airman 1st Class Alexis Siekert ing one.
Base BRIEFS
Girl Scouts hold flag retreat
The Joint Base San AntonioRandolph Service Unit of Girl
Scouts will hold its annual flag retreat ceremony March 6 at 5 p.m.
in front of the Airman Leadership
School, Bldg. 66 in celebration of
100 years of scouting in the United
States. In the event of inclement
weather, the ceremony will be held
in the JBSA-Randolph Elementary
School cafeteria. For details, call
Mary Baumgarten at 566-0521.
Access requires training
Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s airfield is a controlled area,
which means anyone who needs
access to the airfield is required
to complete training, as well as be
listed on an entry authorization list,
unless escorted by someone who
already has access.
For more information, call Geren
Fawver at 652-8166.
Project to affect traffic
Construction will occur across
Fourth Street next to the Air Force
Personnel Center, Bldg. 499. Construction will take place during the
weekends starting March 3, ending
April 1. For more information, call
Donald Martin at 652-3638.
JBSA changes water
restrictions
Joint Base San Antonio has
reverted back to Stage I water
restrictions. Watering hours are 10
p.m.-10 a.m. and new turf can be
planted at this time.
For details, call Anthony Martinez
at 808-0180.
American Red Cross seeks
volunteers
The American Red Cross seeks
volunteers to serve at the Joint
Base San Antonio-Randolph
Medical Clinic. For details, call
652-6372 or stop by Bldg. 1040,
Room 1C301.
Program promotes recovery
Members who use base supply
items identified as "containing
precious metals" must turn the
items back in to supply when no
longer needed.
For details, call Tina Schul,
902nd Logistics Readiness
Squadron precious metals recovery
program manager, at 652-2194 or
Kay Herrera at 652-3958.
Program offers mentorship
The “Me to You” program was
established to mentor at-risk
school students on the importance
of making good choices early in
their lives.
Participants will share real-life
experiences and benefits offered by
the military.
For details, contact Staff Sgt.
Edward Grant at edward.grant.4@
us.af.mil.
Personal Inspiration
My mom is my inspiration. She was a chemist
and a single parent of eight children.
Goals
Finish my mathematics degree, commission in
the Air Force, obtain my personal training license
and start my own obese workout center for teens
Commander’s Comments
"Senior Airman Pollard is an outstanding Airman.
She has great warrior spirit having just returned
from a six-month deployment. She comes to work
with positive energy and ready to take on any responsibility. Debrietta is making an enormous contribution to our Air Force. We are lucky she’s a member
of our 902nd Force Support Squadron team."
Terrye Heagerty
902nd Force Support Squadron director
NOW SHOWING
at JBSA-Randolph Theater
"Underworld Awakening" (R)
Kate Beckinsale, Stephen Rea
Today at 7 p.m.
"Red Tails" (PG-13)
Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard,
Anthony Hemingway
Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.
$4.50 for adults – $2.25 for children 11 and younger
LIGHTING from P3
“The old lighting took 15 to 20 minutes to
reach full brightness, so they were always left
on during the workday,” he said. “Fluorescent
lights reach full brightness right away. They
also burn cooler, which will improve the comfort level inside the hangars.”
Dschuden said he anticipates further savings
with the replacement of lighting fixtures in 10
more buildings.
He said another project planned for this fiscal
year is the replacement of some 27,000 lights in the
base’s office buildings.
“We’re constantly looking for opportunities as they
come up,” Dschuden said.
A long-term energy conservation project that continues to progress is the base’s chilled-water loop, a
system of centralized water chillers, thermal energy
storage units and piping designed to meet the air-conditioning needs of much of JBSA-Randolph’s commer-
JBSARandolph
Chapel
CATHOLIC
HOLY WEEK
AND EASTER
SCHEDULE
• CATHOLIC
Daily Mass - Monday-Friday
11:30 a.m. - Chapel 1
Saturday Mass
5:30 p.m. - Chapel 1
Sunday Mass
8:30 a.m. - Chapel 1
11:30 a.m. - Chapel 1
Confession - Saturday
4:30 p.m. - Chapel 1
Sunday Religious Education
9:45-11 a.m.
Bldg. 208
• PROTESTANT
Traditional Sunday Service
8:15 a.m. - Base theater
Contemporary Sunday
Service
11 a.m. - Base theater
Sunday Religious Education
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Bldg. 103
For more information, call the
Chapel Center at 652-6121.
March 28
Lenten Penance Service
5:30 p.m.
April 5
Holy Thursday
Last Supper Service
5 p.m.
April 6
Good Friday
Stations of the Cross
5 p.m.
Communion Service
6 p.m.
April 7
Easter Vigil
7 p.m.
April 8
Easter Sunday Services
8:30 and 11:30 a.m.
All services held in
Chapel 1. For more information,
call the Chapel Center at
652-6121
cial sector. Much of the system is already complete.
The rebate presented last week is one of several
CPS Energy credits JBSA-Randolph has received in
the last few years. The most recent one came in November – a $26,666 rebate for summer energy conservation.
“JBSA is working with leadership and CPSE to explore possible ways to reinvest rebate dollars back
into future energy retrofit projects to buy down or
perpetuate the process,” Ramos said.
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MARCH 2, 2012
MARCH JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO
EVENTS AND SERVICES
the JBSA-Lackland Airman and Family Readiness
Center. To sign up, call 671-3722.
Habitat for Humanity. For more information, call 221-4242.
AIRMAN, FAMILY READINESS CENTER
Class focuses on interviewing
A class focusing on interviewing techniques, different types of interviews and
appropriate attire is scheduled for March 15,
11 a.m.-1 p.m., at JBSA-Lackland Airman
and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249. To
sign up, call 671-3722.
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Class teaches vehicle buying
An adult class on buying a new vehicle,
“Deals on Wheels,” takes place at JBSALackland Airman and Family Readiness Center. The class meets March 2, 11:30 a.m.-1
p.m., in Bldg. 1249. For more information,
call 671-3722.
Hearts Apart meets Wednesdays
A Hearts Apart support meeting for
deployed family members will be held March
7, 4:30 p.m., at JBSA-Lackland Airman and
Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249. To sign
up, call 671-3722.
Workshop teaches writing
A new resume writing techniques class
takes place March 8, 11:30-1 p.m., at
JBSA-Randolph Airman and Family Readiness
Center. To sign up, call 652-5321.
Key spouses receive training
Training for newly appointed squadron
key spouses takes place March 14, 8 a.m.-1
p.m., at JBSA-Lackland Airman and Family
Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249. To sign up,
call 671-3722.
Key spouses to meet at JBSA-Lackland
A networking and resource referral meeting
for JBSA-Lackland key spouses who have completed training takes place March 14, 3 p.m., at
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Class covers couponing
A consumer class covering the advantages of coupon use will be held March 23,
1:30-3:30 p.m., at JBSA-Lackland Airman
and Family Readiness, Bldg. 1249. Topics
will include reducing household expenses and
resources for obtaining coupons. To sign up,
call 671-3722.
.
Specialist addresses career marketing
A class on how to market your skills for a
second career will be held at the JBSA-Randolph base theater March 26, 9 a.m.-noon.
The class will also be held at JBSALackland’s Airman and Family Readiness
Center March 27, noon-2 p.m. Topics
include effective job searches, how
to write resumes, interviewing tips
and salary negotiation. Spouses are
welcome to attend.
Craft class creates wreaths
A one-session craft class is March 21,
5:30-7 p.m., at JBSA-Lackland Arts and
Crafts Center. Participants will create a
Fiesta-themed wreath. The class fee is $20,
which includes all necessary supplies. To
sign up, call 671-2515.
Craft class creates cascarones
A one-session cascarones craft class
takes place March 28, 5:30-7p.m., at JBSALackland Arts and Crafts Center, Bldg. 7041.
Participants will make cascarones,
confetti-filled eggs, used during Fiesta in
San Antonio. The class fee is $8, which
includes all the necessary supplies. To sign
up, call 671-2515.
BOWLING CENTER
Thunder Alley presents light show
Thunder Alley Music and Light Show at the
JBSA-Randolph Bowling Center will be held March
3, 10, 17 and 31 from 8 p.m.-midnight. The center offers music from satellite radio and a jukebox
for selecting favorite music.
Class focuses on survivor benefits
A class on the Uniform Survivor’s Benefit Plan
will be held March 30, 1:30-3 p.m., at JBSALackland Airman and Family Readiness Center,
Bldg. 1249. To sign up, call 671-3722.
JBSA-Randolph offers Colorama bowling
The JBSA-Randolph Bowling Center offers
Colorama bowling March 9 and 23, 7:30 p.m.
The entry fee is still only $15 per person with
optional side pots available.
BOSS plans meetings
BOSS meetings are held every first and
third Wednesday of each month at the
BOSS Zone in the Benner Barracks, Bldg.
272, on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.
Boss offers recreation opportunities and
parties for single service members. The
organization also gives troops an opportunity to volunteer their time and expertise
with organizations like Soldier’s Angels or
Center offers spring break fun
The JBSA-Randolph Bowling Center offers
a spring break special March 12-15, 10
a.m.-4 p.m. Patrons can bowl for $2 per
game per person plus $2 for shoe rentals.
Bowl with the Easter Bunny
A family bowling event with the Easter
Bunny will be held March 31, 10 a.m. to 2
p.m., at the JBSA-Lackland Skylark Bowling
Center, Bldg. 6476.
A game of bowling, shoe rental, snack,
drink and goody bag are included in the
$6 package price. To reserve a lane, call
671-1234.
JBSA-Lackland offers cosmic bowling
Cosmic bowling featuring glow-in-thedark balls and pins, laser lights and music
will be held at the JBSA-Lackland Skylark
Bowling Center Fridays, 9 p.m. to midnight,
and Saturdays, 7 p.m.-midnight. To reserve a
lane, call 671-1234.
CAMP BULLIS
Range schedules Reloading 101
Reloading 101 takes place at the Sportsman Range on JBSA-Camp Bullis, 8 a.m.noon. The cost is $20 per person. For more
information, call 295-7529/7577.
Turkey season begins March 17
The spring turkey hunting season starts March
17 at JBSA-Camp Bullis. Hunters must have a
DoD non-contract ID card, hunter education card,
shotgun make, model, caliber and serial number
and Texas state hunting license with upland
game bird stamp. The cost is $50.
Camp Bullis plans 3-D target shoot
A 3-D target shoot takes place March 2425, 8-10 a.m., at JBSA-Camp Bullis. Registration fee is $10-$15. For more information,
call 295-7529.
Gun range open weekends
The gun range at JBSA-Camp Bullis is open
Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
CANYON LAKE
Canyon Lake provides fishing
Cast a line from a center-console fishing
boat for half-price during March at JBSA
Recreation Park at Canyon Lake. Bring a
fishing pole or purchase equipment during
business hours.
NO FEDERAL ENDORSEMENT OF SPONSORS IS INTENDED.
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Patrons can purchase live minnows,
worms, catfish dough bait or chicken livers
or bring their own bait. The boater safety
course is required to operate any boats from
the marina. This course can be completed
online for a fee or at guest reception at the
lake for no charge. Allow at least 90 minutes
to review video and testing.
Recreation park announces rentals
There is no better way to spend a day than at
beautiful Canyon Lake. During March the Marina
pavilions can be rented for $45, the covered
pavilion for $15 or covered picnic area for $12.50,
which is half the normal price at JBSA-Recreation
Park. The covered picnic areas are great for a
family or small group outing (20-25 occupants)
while the pavilions can accommodate large
reunions (40-50 occupants) or squadron and
company functions.
CLUBS
Kendrick Club schedules bingo
Bingo Extravaganza takes place March 5 and
19 at the Kendrick Club on JBSA-Randolph. There
is a total of $15,000 in jackpots with a complimentary buffet at 5 p.m. and Early Bird bingo at 6 p.m.
Kendrick Club sets members’ night
March 2 is members’ night at the Kendrick
Club on JBSA-Randolph. The value of members’
coupons will be doubled this night only, so for
every $2 coupon members will get $4 off to be
used that night.
Parr Club plans two-for-one steak night
Purchase an eight-ounce rib-eye steak for
$13.95 or a 10-ounce strip steak for $18.95
March 8, 5:30-8 p.m., at the Parr Club on
JBSA-Randolph and get the second steak free.
The dinner includes salad, choice of mashed
potatoes, baked potato or rice pilaf, vegetables
and iced tea or coffee.
Parr Club serves pork adobo
The Parr Club on JBSA-Randolph has
lunch and dinner. Tuesday through Friday
in March, pork adobo is available to go, call
658-7445/7446 or 7447. The meal includes
three tacos, salsa, rice, beans and pico de
gallo for $6.95 for members or $8.95 for
nonmembers. Payment is required at the
time of order.
Sky Lounge open Fridays
The Sky Lounge at the Parr Club on JBSARandolph is open Friday nights from 5-10:30
p.m. with live bands from 6:30-10:30 p.m. and
complimentary hors d’ouevres from 5-6 p.m.
Today’s event is cancelled due to a military
function.
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Randolph Idol returns to Parr Club
Randolph Idol is back at the JBSA-Randolph
Parr Club on these dates:
March 29: Audition Night in the Parr Club Sky
Lounge
April 12: RandB/Motown Night in the Parr
Club Sky Lounge
April 19: Pop/Rock Night in the Parr Club Sky
Lounge
April 26: Country Night in the Parr International Ballroom
May 4: Finale Night in the Parr Club International Ballroom
The shows begin at 6 p.m. Prizes are $1,000
for first prize, $500 second prize and $250 third
prize. The deadline to register is March 23. For
more information, contact Steve Knechtel at
267-7358. Randolph Idol is sponsored by Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union, Budweiser
and Broadway Bank. No federal endorsement of
sponsors intended.
Parr Club takes Easter reservations
Reservations for the April 8 Easter buffet at
the Parr Club on JBSA-Randolph opens for club
members March 13.
All others can make reservations beginning
March 20. The Parr Club is offering 10 seating
times, from 9:30 a.m., to 2:30 p.m. every half
hour. The price of this buffet is $21.25 per adult
for members, $10.50 for members’ children ages
6-12, $23.25 per adult for nonmembers and
$11.75 for nonmembers’ children ages 6-12.
Children ages 5 and younger eat for free.
Parr Club Mongolian Barbeque
Mongolian barbecue will be served March 15,
5:30-8 p.m., at the Parr Club on JBSA-Randolph.
The buffet includes a selection of meats,
vegetables and sauces. The cost for this buffet
is $12.50 for members, $14.50 for nonmembers,
$7.75 for children ages 6-12, and kids 5 and
younger eat free.
Kendrick Club hosts office competition
The office staff can hang out after work
March 16 at the Kendrick Club on JBSA-Randolph. The office with the most participation
wins $50 in club bucks. The person enrolling
the office must be a JBSA-Randolph club
member and the winning club bucks must be
used March 30.
JBSA-Randolph clubs go green
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day March 16 by
wearing green and get $1 off lunch at either
club – in Gil’s Pub when ordering from the grill
or at the Auger Inn on JBSA-Randolph. Enjoy
the special green drink of the day, $1 green
shots and $3 Guinness. The lunch special at
both clubs is corned beef and cabbage and
colcannon potatoes for $5.95.
Photo by Rich McFadden
Army Spc. and Wounded Warrior Sergio Lara and his son Sergio Jr. ride a jet ski at
Canyon Lake Aug. 20 during an Operation Float A Soldier event.
Gateway Club serves retiree dinner
A special dinner for retirees and members of JBSA-Lackland Gateway Club is
March 20, 5-8 p.m. Big band music and a
dance contest are also featured. For details,
call 645-7034.
Parr Club holds Ladies Night Out
Head to the Parr Club on JBSA-Randolph
March 22, 6:30-9:30 p.m., for Ladies Night Out.
Enjoy a beverage of your choice, champagne,
dessert, choice of a manicure, massage or eyebrow threading – all for $20 for club members
or $30 for nonmembers.
Ladies Night Out is open to all DoD ID cardholders. Reservations are being accepted starting
March 6. Call 652-4864 or 658-7445 to make a
reservation and book a service. Ladies Night Out
is sponsored by Randolph Brooks Federal Credit
Union, Broadway Bank and Budweiser.
Kendrick Club serves lunch
The Kendrick Club on JBSA-Randolph is
holding a buffet on March 26 from 11 a.m.-1
p.m. for club membership appreciation. This
event is open to members of both clubs in good
standing. Due to the limited space, this event is
not open to guests or children.
Parr Club celebrates members’ birthday
A member’s monthly birthday buffet takes
place March 28, 5:30-8 p.m. at the Parr Club on
JBSA-Randolph. This buffet is free for birthday
members and spouses of both clubs with club
card and ID. The price is $9.95 for non-birthday
members or $11.95 for guests and nonmembers.
No coupons are allowed.
Parr Club dishes out steak special
Purchase a 16-ounce grilled tenderloin March
29, 5:30-8 p.m., at the Parr Club on JBSA- Randolph, with two servings of Duchess potatoes,
honey tarragon carrots, white wine simmered
mushrooms, lemon buttered broccoli and mushroom glace for $49.95. Coupons will count double.
To reserve a table, call 652-4864.
Kendrick Club holds bingo appreciation
Bingo appreciation takes place March 30,
5:30 p.m. at the Kendrick Club on JBSARandolph with a complimentary rib-eye
steak dinner. In order to get a dinner ticket a
package must be purchased and tickets will
be collected when the entree is served. One
ticket per person. Bingo starts at 7 p.m.
COMMUNITY CENTER
Program transitions warriors
The Hiring Heroes Career Fair is slated
for March 6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the JBSAFort Sam Houston Community Center.
Warriors in transition and their family
members can meet face-to-face with
recruiters from DoD, other federal agencies
and the private sector about future job
opportunities in civilian career fields. For
more information, call 221-1213.
NO FEDERAL ENDORSEMENT OF SPONSORS IS INTENDED.
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Coaches seek team players
Registration for T-ball, baseball and softball is underway weekdays through March 9,
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., at Roadrunner Community
Center on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. The cost
is $60 per child. Youth ages 3-17 must have
a current sports physical and shot record
to join the team. For more information, call
221-4871. Coaches interested in volunteering, call 221-5519.
Military community holds job fair
The next JBSA-Military Community Job Fair
is scheduled March 21, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the
Live Oak Civic Center, 8101 Pat Booker Road. For a list of participating employers, visit the
following website: http://www.acap.army.mil and
follow the prompts to Job Fairs. This event is
open to all DoD ID cardholders. Resumes are
accepted and no registration is required.
Gamers to play in tournament
A video game tournament featuring the
Xbox “Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3” is March
23, 5-8 p.m., at JBSA-Lackland Arnold Hall
Community Center, Bldg. 5506. Participants
under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a
parent. The event is free. Snacks and prizes are
available. For details, call 671-2619.
Event welcomes newcomers
All personnel new to the area are invited
to attend the Newcomers Extravaganza at the
JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Community Center
March 27, 9:30-11 a.m. There will be brochures,
information on local events and programs as
well as prize drawings and complimentary food
and beverages. Children are welcome. For more
information, call 221-2418.
the JBSA-Lackland Bennett Fitness Center, Bldg.
1788. Sessions meet March 1-31, on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m.-noon. For
further details, call 925-4848.
JBSA-Lackland seeks three-point shooters
A three-point shootout contest is
scheduled for March 23, noon and 7 p.m.,
at JBSA-Lackland Training Annex Medina
Fitness Center. The event is free and no
pre-registration is required. For details, call
671-4477.
Military City, USA holds 5K March 24
The annual Military City USA 5K is March
24, 7 a.m., at the Jimmy Brought Fitness Center
on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. Check-in is at 6:30
a.m. No registration is required. T-shirts will be
on sale for $10 on race day and free refreshments will be available after the run. For more
information, call 221-1234.
Fitness center holds St. Patrick’s Day 5K
There will be prizes and refreshments at
the St. Patrick’s Day 5K March 26, 5:30-6:30
p.m., at the METC Fitness Center on JBSAFort Sam Houston. For more information, call
808-5709/5708.
Center offers self-defense classes
A women’s self-defense class takes place
at the JBSA-Lackland Chaparral Fitness
Center, Bldg. 7346. Sessions are Mondays
and Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. The class focuses on martial arts techniques to develop
awareness, speed, agility and self-image. For
details, call 671-2401.
GOLFING
Golf program offers tee off for youth
“The First Tee” golf program for youth
ages 8-18 begins March 7 at JBSA-Fort Sam
Houston. Parents may register their child
online at webtrac.mwr.army.mil or at Parent
Central, Bldg. 2797. For more information,
call 221-4871.
Sign up opens for tournament
Sign up for the Spring Two-Person Best Ball
golf tournament March 17 at Randolph Oaks
Golf Course on JBSA-Randolph. The tee times
are 7-9 a.m. and the entry fee is $10 plus green
fees and cart rental.
St. Patrick’s Day golfing party March 17
The Tee Time Deck at Randolph Oaks
Golf Course on JBSA-Randolph March 17
is hosting a thank you celebration from
noon- 5 p.m., to celebrate winning Air
Education and Training Command Best
Golf Program in 2011. There will be free
drinks and bratwurst as a “thank-you” for
making them the best.
INFORMATION, TICKETS AND TOURS
ITT opens ticket sales
Travel to the Grand Casino Coushatta
in Kinder, La., March 20-21. The trip includes round trip motor coach transportation, hotel accommodations and a voucher
for $23 from the Casino.
Dates should be reserved two weeks
prior to the trip. The bus departs at 8 a.m.
and returns at approximately 9:30 p.m. the
next day. Cost is $55 for double occupancy or $110 for single occupancy. Sign
up at JBSA-Randolph ITT, Bldg. 89.
Leisure travel offers help
Need to get out of town for the weekend? How about a nice vacation at a
Sandals Resort or book a reunion group
cruise?
Stop by and see Keta in Leisure Travel,
Bldg. 897 at JBSA-Randolph, or give
her a call at 652-2497/2495. An Alaska
group cruise is scheduled for June 23,
a Disney group cruise is scheduled for
Oct. 13, departing from Galveston and
stopping at Grand Cayman, Costa Maya
and Cozumel.
LIBRARY
Library schedules gaming time
Gaming time takes place March 4,
2:30-5:30 p.m., at the Keith A. Campbell
Memorial Library on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. For more information, call 221-4702.
Book discussion to be held
A discussion of “The Hunger Games
Mockingjay,” takes place March 8, 6 p.m.,
at the Keith A. Campbell Memorial Library
on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. For more information, call 221-4702.
Center offers dance lessons
Salsa and merengue dance lessons will be
held at JBSA-Lackland Arnold Hall Community Center, Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. For details,
call 671-2619.
Library holds financial readiness class
A financial readiness class takes
place March 12, 9 a.m., at the Keith A.
Campbell Memorial Library on JBSA-Fort
Sam Houston. The class will cover saving,
investing and how to protect that hard
earned money and make it grow. To register, call 221-4387.
Event honors Wounded Warriors
JBSA-Fort Sam Houston’s Cowboys for Heroes
celebration will mark its seventh year honoring
and supporting wounded warriors March 31,
11 a.m.-5 p.m., at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
Equestrian Center, Bldg. 3550. Members of the
American Chuck Wagon Association will cook
up some vittles for wounded warriors, family
members and other patrons. For more information, call 224-7207.
FITNESS CENTER
Free class improves walking, health
A free class to improve walking technique,
health, and overall quality of life is offered at
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Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Siekert
Greg J-Douglas, Air Force Personnel Center senior program analyst, works on his New
Year’s resolution of “losing the stomach and getting lean” at the JBSA-Randolph
Rambler Fitness Center.
NO FEDERAL ENDORSEMENT OF SPONSORS IS INTENDED.
Library holds story time
A special story time takes place March
14, 10 a.m., at the Keith A. Campbell Memorial Library on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.
Regular story time takes place every
Thursday, 10 a.m. For more information,
call 221-4702.
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Library holds business-writing workshop
A one-session business writing workshop is scheduled
to be held March 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at JBSA-Lackland
Library, Bldg. 6114. Topics include clear and persuasive
communication and network etiquette presented by the
president and CEO of a local business. For details, call
671-3610.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Chess tournament opens for youth
There will be a youth chess round-robin tournament
March 10, 11 a.m., at JBSA-Randolph Youth Programs,
Bldg. 585. There are four age categories: 6-8, 9-12, 1315 and 16-18 years.
Awards will be given to first, second and third place in
each category. To sign up or for more information, call youth
programs at 652-3298. The deadline to sign up for the
tournament is March 7.
Orizon dance camp opens to youth
JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Child Youth and School Services
offers Orizon dance camp March 12-15 at the Dodd Field
Chapel.
Instruction for children ages 9-11 is 8:30 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
and 1:30-5:05 p.m. for children ages 12-18. The cost per
child is $35. Register online at webtrac.mwr.army.mil or at
Parent Central in Bldg. 2797. There will be a finale March
16 at the Roadrunner Community Center, Bldg. 2797, to cap
off the week. Children ages 9-11 will perform at 11:10 a.m.
and children ages 12-18 will perform at 4:10 p.m. Call 2213381 for more information.
Youth center offers babysitter’s course
A two-session babysitter’s course takes place March 15-16 at
JBSA-Lackland Youth Programs, Bldg. 8420. This class is open to
ages 11-14. Topics include basic child care, safety and first aid.
Both sessions must be completed for certification. Class times
vary. For details, call 671-2388.
JBSA-Fort Sam Houston throws party
A St. Patrick’s Day party will be held for teens in the HIRED!
program March 17, 5-8 p.m., at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
Middle School Teen Center, Bldg. 2515. For more information, call
221-3630.
JBSA-Lackland offers Tae Kwon Do
Tae Kwon Do lessons for ages 3 and up are available at the
JBSA-Lackland Youth Programs Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:157:30 p.m. For details, call 671-2388.
JBSA-Fort Sam Houston offers Tae Kwon Do
Tae Kwon Do lessons for ages 6 to 12 are available on Mondays and Wednesday, 6-7 p.m. at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston School
Age Services, Bldg. 1703, for $45 monthly (family rates available).
For more information, call 221-3381.
Youth center offers guitar and piano lessons
• The JBSA-Lackland Youth Programs has private guitar lessons for ages 5 and up. Sessions are available Tuesday-Saturday.
• Private piano lessons are offered at the JBSA-Lackland Youth
Center Wednesday-Saturdays for ages 5 and up. The class fee is
$20 per lesson. For details, call 671-2388.
Youth Membership card offers benefits
Preview what the JBSA-Randolph youth membership card offers March 19-24. No membership is needed to participate in
clubs, activities or open recreation during the week. Enjoy the
preteen game room or Teen Zone, attend a club meeting or join
in activities (doesn’t include instructional classes, league sports
or School Age care programs). Stop by for a monthly calendar of
youth programs or check out www.randolphfss.com to see what is
offered these weeks. Membership is $36 per year.
Tutor.com assists military community
Military members and their families are eligible for free
homework help and tutoring through the Tutor.com for U.S.
Military Families program.
This is a 24/7 resource provided by the DoD. Tutors help
K-12 students, college students and service members going
back to school or through a career transition. K-12 students
can get help in more than 16 academic subjects, including
algebra, chemistry, calculus and physics. Adult learners can
get back-to-school and career help, including GED prep and
resume writing.
PARKS
JBSA-Randolph hosts 15-mile ride
Cyclists of all ages are encouraged to participate March
3 at 7:30 a.m. at Eberle Park on JBSA-Randolph and enjoy
a 15-mile bike ride. This event is sponsored by Randolph
Family Housing.
JBSA-Randolph plans St. Patrick’s Day 5K
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a 5K run/walk March 17 at
Eberle Park on JBSA-Randolph at 7:30 a.m.
JBSA-Randolph to hold egg hunt
The JBSA-Randolph annual egg hunt is March 31 at 9 a.m. at
Heritage Park. There will be three age categories for the egg hunt:
2-5, 6-8 and 9-12. Participants need to bring their own baskets.
Enjoy bouncy houses and games as well as the egg hunt. The egg
hunt is sponsored by Randolph Family Housing.
Photo by Rich McFadden
Mike Dillon, Randolph lifeguard, watches over swimmers at the Parr O'Club pool last summer. Joint Base
San Antonio-Randolph is currently taking applications for
lifeguards for the 2012 summer season.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
JBSA-Randolph takes applications for lifeguards
JBSA-Randolph’s Outdoor Recreation is hiring lifeguards for the 2012 season. Applicants must be currently
certified in lifeguarding, first aid and CPR, and must be
at least 16 years of age. Applicants must be willing to
work flexible hours as needed. For more information, call
652-3702 or 652-3698.
Bargain Warehouse helps Airmen
Bargain Warehouse takes place March 14 in JBSA-Randolph
Bldg. 1139, 8-9 a.m. for E1-E6 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for all other
DoD ID cardholders.
Only checks and cash are accepted as payment. A limited
number of people will be allowed in the building at one time so
come prepared to stand in line. It is recommended customers
bring an umbrella and some water to ensure their comfort. Call
652-5268 for more information.
JBSA-Lackland plans skeet shooting trip
JBSA-Lackland Outdoor Recreation hosts a skeet shooting trip to the JBSA-Randolph skeet and trap range, March
24. The trip is open to ages 13 and up. The participation fee is $30, which includes transportation, shooting
instruction, shotgun loan, hearing and eye protection, and
two rounds of skeet with 50 targets. Spaces are limited.
Registration and payment is due no later than one week
prior to the trip. For details, call 925-5533.
JBSA-Fort Sam Houston to hold egg hunt
There will be an egg hunt held March 31, 10 a.m.noon, at Dodd Field on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. This
event includes free food, activities and entertainment for
children and parents.
NO FEDERAL ENDORSEMENT OF SPONSORS IS INTENDED.
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FEATURE
Gospel Fest brings Black History
Month to uplifting conclusion
Black History Month at Joint Base San
Antonio-Randolph ended Sunday as singers
and praise dancers from JBSA-Randolph, JBSALackland and churches in the local community
participated in Gospel Fest 2012 in Chapel 1
here. Gospel Fest featured evangelist Sherry
Bishop as mistress of ceremonies; soloist Dawn
Snape of True Vision Baptist Church; singers
and praise dancers from Maranatha Bible
Church, Temple of Praise Ministries and Hope
Temple Church; and praise dancers Keyz of
Faith and Angelic Steps of Resurrection Baptist
Church. The JBSA-Lackland Inspirational Voices
provided a musical selection and JBSA-Randolph’s Anointed Steps, featuring Alton Rawls,
performed a praise dance.
Photos by Don Lindsey
Above: The Hosanna Choir from Maranatha Bible Church
sings a musical selection during Gospel Fest 2012 held at
Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's Chapel 1 Sunday.
The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Anointed Steps praise
dancing team performs during JBSA-Randolph Gospel Fest
2012 Sunday.
Dawn Snape of True Vision Baptist Church sings "His Eye is
on the Sparrow" for attendees at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Gospel Fest 2012 Sunday in Chapel 1.
Alton Rawls praise dances during JBSA-Randolph Gospel
Fest 2012, held at Chapel 1.
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Base children touch future using new computers
By Alex Salinas
Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs
The Child Development Center recently
invested in 24 new computers, $25,000
worth, called the iStartSmart Learning
System by Hatch, in turn investing in the
early developmental education for children enrolled at the center.
The new computers replaced older
ones dated from 2004, and the CDC
found the new units from Hatch fully
supporting their curriculum, accredited by the National Association for the
Education of Young Children, Tabitha
Booker, 902nd Force Support Squadron
CDC director, said.
Children as well as instructors at the
CDC can now get a grip on the new face
of education, literally.
Hatch iStartSmart computers are touchscreen and come loaded with educational
software, which can be updated as new
software becomes available.
Each unit, a pair of Hatch systems, also
comes with child-sized desks, mice, headsets and printers.
The software installed in each computer is designed to teach children alphabet
knowledge, phonological awareness and
memory, rapid automatic naming of letters and digits, and writing via minigames,
such as shape-matching exercises.
Within each game, there are oral and
visual icons present to enhance the personal learning styles of each child. For
example, a child not understanding an
audible instruction can click on an icon
to receive the instruction in words they
can read.
Photo by Rich McFadden
Elsa Gonzalez, Child Development Center program assistant, helps Joshua Cortez with
the Hatch iStartSmart Learning System computer program at the Child Development
Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Feb. 21.
“These programs show learning
through play,” Booker said. “The goal is to
make children excited about learning.”
This does not mean the computers are a
substitute for the complete curriculum.
“Computers enhance our curriculum
but don’t replace it,” Booker said, where
each child is allotted 20 minutes to be on
the computers at a time. “We still do lots of
hands-on teaching with physical objects,
but the computers help target or address
specific needs the children have.”
In other words, the virtual games
“help fine tune necessary motor skills,”
Theresa Duncan, 902nd FSS CDC program supervisor, said.
The children who have access to the
computers are ages 3-5.
Because of their ages, a younger child is
preferably partnered with an older child to
help orchestrate a team-like atmosphere,
Sylvia Adams, 902nd FSS CDC lead teach-
er, said. “They tend to learn better from
their peers sometimes,” she said.
Duncan said she was especially impressed by the safety features on the
Hatch computers.
“All computers are bolted down to the
desks so they won’t tip over,” she said.
Assessments are provided to the instructor for each child, which tracks their
statistics and tells the instructor which areas need improvement, if any. In this way,
the games are examples of “positive reinforcements of knowledge” the students
learn, Booker said.
Adams believes the new computers are
also a reinforcement of something else the
children are likely aware of.
“I believe their computer sessions are
probably a continuation of the technology
found in today’s market, which they are
already emerged in,” Adams said. “The
children are our future, and so are the
systems they are using.”
Hatch offers free training sessions for
the instructors as part of the package to
Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, which
will help the center faculty better acquaint
themselves with the systems.
Booker said once the current CDC renovation project is completed for the main
building and their annex, 103 new children are to be enrolled.
The current waiting list for CDC enrollment is more than 250 children, Booker
said. However, she encourages active duty
and DoD civilian parents interested in enrolling their children to fill out a DD Form
2606, or Request for Care Form.
Call the CDC at 652-4946 for more information or visit them at Bldg. 1072.
Singing contest returns to JBSA-Randolph club
By Steve Knechtel
902nd Force Support Squadron Randolph Community Programs manager
The singing talent competition that packed the
clubs in April and May of the last three years kicks
off its fourth season next month.
“We started Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Idol
in the spring of 2009 and every year since it seems to
get bigger and better,” Bonnie Runge, 902nd Force
Support Squadron Community Services Flight director, said. “Beginning March 29 and over the course
of five weeks, contestants from the JBSA military
community can showcase their singing talent and
compete for $1,750 in prize money and the title of
Randolph Idol for 2012.”
All performances begin at 6 p.m. and take place
in the Parr Club on JBSA-Randolph. Advanced reg-
istration to perform is required. Registration and
audience attendance is free. Auditions take place
March 29 in the Sky Lounge. On this night, contestants sing a cappella and the judges determine who
receives a golden ticket to return April 12.
“JBSA-Randolph Idol is open to adults, 18 years of
age or older, with a DoD ID card,” Runge said. “That
includes active duty, family members, DoD civilians,
contractors and retirees.”
Audience members 16 years of age or older can
vote along with the judges and determine who stays
and who is eliminated during the shows scheduled
for April 12, 19, 26 and May 4. Each night in April
features a themed genre of music including R&B/Motown, pop, rock and country. At Finale Night on May
4, the remaining six contestants will choose their
own songs and sing for the prize money awarded
to the top three finalists.
“All it takes is a great voice to impress the judges
and lots of friends to vote for you,” Terrye Heagerty,
902nd Force Support Squadron director said. “
Idol brochures and entry forms are located at the
club cashier cages, at ITT, Bldg 897, and on the bottom of the homepage at www.randolphfss.com.
Last year’s first place winner, Army Sgt. Tony
Cooper from JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, is making
a guest appearance to perform on Finale Night,
May 4.
“We really would like to see more units and
mission partners participating,” Heagerty said.
“I know our military community is loaded with
singing talent, but even if you don’t sing, come
on out and support the event – you don’t want
to miss it!”
MARCH 2, 2012
Sports
BRIEFS
5K Runway Dash
The Joint Base San
Antonio-Randolph community
is invited to participate in
the 5K Runway Dash March
10, 8 a.m., hosted by the
Randolph Field Independent
School District’s School
Health Advisory Council.
Participants will gather at
JBSA-Randolph High School
and the race route will
include the west runway and
the flightline. The registration fee is $25 and the first
200 registrants will receive
a moisture wicking shirt and
swag bag.
Participants can register
online at www.athleteguild.
com. For information on
sponsoring the event, call
Katie Hodgkins at 357-2300.
SPORTS - HEALTH - FITNESS
Parr Club heats up with cooking competition
By Ashley Murphy
902nd Force Support Squadron Marketing
The Parr Club hosted its first
Chef’s Competition Feb. 24,
where 10 individuals competed
by making an appetizer in one
hour using preselected secret ingredients and other health-conscious items from a pantry. The
culinary creations were judged,
but only one contestant took
“The contestants gave it their
all and competed well. We look
forward to the next competition,
and expansion of the program.”
Col. Kimberly Toney
Air Force Recruiting Command vice commander and Chefs’ Competition judge
home the honor of top chef.
The winner was MaryJane
Belinfante, Air Force Services
Agency, who received a personalized chef coat and bottle of wine.
The event shadows some of the
popular cooking shows on television today, Merilyn Gove, Joint
Base San Antonio-Randolph Clubs
manager, said.
“We arranged the stations and
stocked the pantry, but it was up
to the competitors to create a
masterpiece from the items provided,” she said.
The secret ingredients of
shrimp, garlic clove and jicama
root were revealed to the competitors and they had a few minutes to formulate an idea for their
appetizer and choose additional
items from the pantry. The competitors were graded in four categories by a panel of four judges.
The categories were presentation, originality, taste and use of
the main component.
“The event turned out to be a
blast,” Col. Andrew Croft, 12th
Operations Group Commander
Attention bikers
The fitness center offers
bike rides every Thursday,
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. A
road bike or cyclo-cross bike
in good working condition is
needed. Appropriate cycling
attire and gear are required.
These rides are led by a
member of USA Cycling.
Randolph Oaks
Golf Course
652-4570
• Youth golf special
Youth (18 and younger)
can golf with their parents
(or an adult) Monday-Friday
(no holidays) at 4 p.m. for
only $2. Adults golfing with
youth pay only $3.
• Wi-Fi connected
The club house is wired
for wireless Internet so
patrons can take care of
business while enjoying
something great to eat and
drink.
• Green fees
Just a friendly reminder to
all of the annual greens fee
members: It’s time to renew
your membership.
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Photo by Ashley Murphy
and Chef Competition participant,
said. “I may not have won, but I
had a lot of fun.”
“Each appetizer was unique
and well put together,” Karen
Becker, 902nd Force Support
Squadron Sustainment Services
Flight chief and Chefs’ Competition judge, said. “The whole event
was well organized and fun. It
was great to see these moonlighting chefs working hard over their
burners, while their friends and
family cheered them on.”
Guests were able to walk
around and cheer on the chefs
throughout the evening, and were
also introduced to new food and
drinks provided by the club.
“The first JBSA-Randolph
Chefs’ Competition was a
true success,” Col. Kimberly
Toney, Air Force Recruiting
Command vice commander
and Chefs’ Competition judge,
said. “The contestants gave it
their all and competed well.
We look forward to the next
competition, and expansion of
the program.”
Col. Andrew Croft, 12th Operations Group commander, prepares a garlic
shrimp pasta dish during the Chef’s Competition at the JBSA-Randolph Parr
Club Feb. 24.
Base school district plans health fair, seeks sponsors
The Randolph Field Independent School
District’s School Health Advisory Council hosts a
Kids’ Fun Run March 24 starting at 8 a.m. and
a Health and Wellness Fair from 9-11:30 a.m.
at Airmen’s Heritage Park and the Randolph
Elementary School Campus.
The goal of this event is to promote a wide
variety of on- and off-base organizations that
showcase health and wellness, community
services and educational resources to our community. There will be family- and child-friendly
activities and exhibits.
Community members or organizations who
would like to participate as a sponsor, exhibitor or volunteer for this event can contact Katie Hodgkins at 357-2477 or email Hodgkins@
rfisd.net or Dan Castiglia at 609-668-2802 or
email dcrph@yahoo.com.
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MARCH 2, 2012
DoD seeks leadership program candidates
By Debbie Gildea
Air Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs
Department of Defense officials are seeking activeduty Air Force majors and major-selects to apply for
the academic year 2012-2013 Executive Leadership
Development Program, Air Force Personnel Center
officials said.
Although civilians are also eligible for the program,
the call for nominations released this week is for activeduty officers only, Maj. Cotina Jenkins-Sellers, of the
AFPC Officer Developmental Education section, said.
“This program is designed specifically for highly
motivated Airmen who have demonstrated outstanding leadership ability, commitment to public
service and integrity, and who have an interest in
moving into senior management positions,” Jenkins-Sellers said.
Participants function in a simulated environment
where they focus on real-life situations that involve
short deadlines and require thoughtful decision making, the major explained.
“This program is designed specifically
for highly motivated Airmen who
have demonstrated outstanding
leadership ability, commitment to
public service and integrity, and who
have an interest in moving into
senior management positions.”
Maj. Cotina Jenkins-Sellers
Air Force Personnel Center
Officer Developmental Education section
“Candidates must be receptive to a unique training
methodology, able to assume responsibility for their
own learning and be able to conceptualize and analyze
problems effectively,” she said.
The course requires intense self-discipline and self-
study, she explained. Military members remain in their
current assignments throughout the program, with the
exception of 95 days that are spent in training, briefings
and trips to learning environments.
Because participation is not associated with a
permanent change of station, those selected will
not incur an additional active-duty service commitment, Jenkins-Sellers said.
In addition to grade requirements, applicants must
have completed Squadron Officer School and intermediate developmental education, and must have successfully commanded a flight or higher-level organization.
Applicants must complete the AF IMT 3849 v2,
PME/AFIT/RTFB/Officer Worksheet, and the ELDP application (at http://www.cpms.osd.mil/lpdd/eldp_index.
aspx) to apply. Applications must be submitted to AFPC
no later than April 30.
The member’s home unit is responsible for travel
and per diem costs, so applications must include a
recommendation statement from the first colonel or
equivalent in the chain of command acknowledging
awareness of that fact.