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A PUBL ICAT ION OF THE 502nd A IR BASE W ING – JO INT BASE SAN ANTONIO

An F-101 Voodoo that last fl ew with the Texas Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter Wing, found a new home re-cently at the Defense Language Insti-tute English Language Center.

The aircraft spent its time in re-tirement as a training aid near the 344th Training Squadron on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s south-west corner before being moved to its new location by the DLIELC fl ag circle Oct. 22.

“Rather than allow the Voodoo to sit as a derelict to be ravaged by the sands of time, the DLIELC team asked for the aircraft to be displayed by their fl ag circle,” said Gerry Proc-tor, 37th Training Wing public affairs offi cer.

The F-101, a supersonic fi ghter-bomber, was mounted on a pedestal and now stands as a static display next to DLIELC’s Sebille Hall, named after Maj. Louis Sebille, commander of the 67th Fighter-Bomber Squad-ron, who fl ew the F-51 Mustang dur-ing the Korean War.

During an air strike mission, his aircraft was damaged and he was wounded. On a second pass, he delib-erately crashed into the convoy and lost his life. The Voodoo appropriately stands next to Sebille Hall, because the F-101 was added to the tactical reconnaissance mission and Sebille’s unit fl ew the Voodoo after his death.

“This aircraft bears a tie to airman-ship and our heritage. It speaks to the staff and students of the mission of the Air Force – to ‘Fly, Fight and Win,’ no matter what the setting,” said Col. Patrick Vetter, 37th Training Wing vice commander.

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TALESPINNER NOVEMBER 4, 2011

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By Col. Eric Axelbank37th Training Wing Commander

It was the 11th hour, of the 11th day of the 11th month. The guns fell silent across Europe in 1918, World War I had ended. Mankind was at peace – besieged by years of a war that took millions of military and civilian lives. They were frightful years for many soldiers who endured new weapons of war and lead-ers who made the decision to fi ght the last war.

The losses from four years of war were staggering and nations could never comprehend the impact on people or states from the world’s fi rst modern war.

Soldiers were mired in mud in a trench warfare stalemate that saw nei-ther side making tactical gains. Country-side was denuded from warfare and the scene was as if cast from the mold from the most depraved, apocalyptical minds.

Nations were physically and fi nancially bankrupt after four years of war. In the end, there were no winners, only losers. Some lost more than others but those who lost the most were the soldiers.

In 1919, just four months after “The Great War” offi cially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, Presi-dent Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the fi rst of what was then called Armistice Day, noting in his proclamation, “To us in America, the refl ections of Armistice Day will be fi lled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory.”

The U.S. Congress codifi ed in law this

remembrance in 1938 by declaring the 11th of November Armistice Day as a legal holiday to honor the veterans of World War I.

The hope for an enduring peace would not remain. After World War II and the Korean confl ict, Congress amended the Act of 1938 by substituting the word “Armistice” with “Veterans.”

Historians do a remarkable job of documenting mankind’s activities and their impact to help us understand why things are as they are. This is very use-ful in giving us perspective, but life is not something we experience in mat-ters of time and associations in a logic construct. Life is something we experi-ence in real color with the vibrancy and urgency of the moment. For the soldier who bears the full weight of confl ict upon his shoulders, he fi ghts not for his nation or a notation in history, but for his comrades in arms fi rst.

I am honored to serve as the com-mander of the 37th Training Wing. Every week, I witness our newest Airmen take their Oath upon graduation with their

vow to defend this nation and its ide-als of freedom and liberty. I am most humbled by their enthusiastic recitation of the Airman Creed.

It is here where I know we have done our job. We have created wingmen who will stand shoulder to shoulder with their comrades in arms and defend them to the end.

I am proud to be their commander, knowing they will walk in the footsteps of millions of veterans who have gone before them, America’s fi nest who have carried the burden of this great country on their shoulders and did what was necessary.

These great Airmen leave me with a sense of pride, knowing that they will do great things for our nation and will play a part in history.

On the 11th of November, we as a nation honor our veterans from all wars and those who kept the peace. Look on this day as one of remembrance, of thanks and of pride in those who wear the uniform and sacrifi ce for a calling greater than themselves.

Veterans Day

“On the 11th of November, we as a nation honor our veterans from all wars and those who kept the peace. Look on this day as one of remembrance, of thanks and of pride in those who wear the uniform.”

– Col. Eric Axelbank37th Training Wing Commander

Airmen continue legacy of sacrifi ce

By Staff Sgt. Chad Padgett436th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. – For decades, the Battle Dress Uniform was the util-ity uniform worn by most Airmen and Soldiers. On Tuesday, the Airman Battle Uniform became the offi cial uniform of the day for the Air Force. The BDU, the Desert Camoufl age Uniform and the tan boots are no longer authorized.

While this represents a major change in the face of the Air Force, the BDUs are not likely to be forgotten any time soon.

“I entered the Air Force in 1986. At that time, we were issued the olive drab green two-piece uniforms,” said John Murphy, historian for the 436th Airlift Wing. A short time later, it was announced that a new Battle Dress Uni-form would replace the olive drab. I embraced this change wholeheartedly.”

According to Murphy, the

olive drab uniform would wear out quickly after being washed and ironed multiple times.

The new BDUs were able to take more of a beating be-fore wearing out. While the BDUs seem like a fairly sim-ple piece of clothing today, at the time, they were consid-

ered to be quite advanced.“In comparison to the olive

drab in-garrison Air Force uniforms of the day, BDUs were made of high-tech ma-terials woven into a modern camoufl age designed for the woodland battlefi eld,” said Chief Master Sgt. James Lu-cas, command chief master sergeant of the 436th Air-lift Wing. “Needless to say, most Airmen were excited about the new uniform that would eventually replace the beloved 1970s era green fa-tigues.”

The prospect of a low-maintenance uniform suited for both the wartime and peacetime environment was very appealing and most Airmen procured a few sets well before the implementa-tion date.

While the uniform is no longer authorized to wear, military members are en-couraged to keep operational security and respect in mind when disposing of old uni-forms.

“We must sanitize our old uniforms before we donate them or throw them away,” said Master Sgt. Angela Stout, superintendent of the 436th Comptroller Squadron.

“They still represent our heritage and we don’t want anyone to discredit our im-age by sporting around in our distinguished name tapes, rank and patches. I also recommend folks con-sider donating their complete uniform with patches to mu-seums or Air Force heritage halls to share our heritage with generations to come.”

For hundreds of thou-sands of military members, the BDUs were the face of military service.

With its ability to provide camoufl age across all envi-ronments, trouble-free main-tenance, and pockets that can be accessed in body armor, the ABU continues to further the evolution of the military utility uniform, standing up as part of a proud chapter of Air Force history.

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FEDERAL BENEFITS OPEN SEASON

Federal benefi ts open season for Air Force civilian employees is Nov. 14 through Dec. 12. The Joint Base San Antonio-Lack-land Federal Employees Health Benefi ts Fair is Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Arnold Hall Community Center. Government em-ployees will have an opportunity to meet health insurance carrier representatives.

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

JBSA-LACKLAND OPERATION HOMECOOKING

San Antonio residents can share their family traditions with service members from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland this Thanksgiving Day.

Now in its 36th year, Operation Home-cooking gives local families the oppor-tunity to generously welcome two Airmen into their homes for the holiday meal. Local residents sponsored 3,662 techni-cal students and basic trainees last year, many of whom were away from home for the fi rst time.

To host two Airmen, call 210-671-5453 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The telephone lines are open until Nov. 23. Families without a reservation cannot show up on Thanksgiving Day to obtain trainees. Since trainees are not permitted to have personal transportation during training, hosts must pick them up at the Basic Military Training Reception Center, Bldg. 7246. All Airmen and basic trainees must be back to their respective squad-rons by 7 p.m.

JBSA TRAVEL SURVEY

The 502nd Air Base Wing is conducting a Traffi c Points of Origin study to evaluate military, retiree and civilian population traffi c patterns at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, JBSA-Randolph, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis.

All JBSA active-duty service members, Reserve, Department of Defense civilians and contractors, retirees, and dependents age 18 and older who travel on and around JBSA installations are eligible to participate in the survey.

Each respondent will receive a coupon for a free cup of coffee at any JBSA AAFES Express store and will automatically be en-tered to win one of three prizes – a $100 gas card, or one of two $50 exchange gift cards.

The survey is online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JBSAsurvey.

NEWS IN BRIEF GENERAL’S INTEL

Maj. Gen. Mary Legere, who leads the U.S. Army Intel-ligence and Security Com-mand, Fort Belvoir, Va., visits with Soldiers of the 717th Military Intelligence Bat-talion following lunch at the Lackland Training Annex din-ing facility Oct. 19. Approxi-mately 300 members of the battalion stationed on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland provide signals intelligence support to deployed U.S. forces.

U.S. Army photo by Gregory Ripps

BDUs no longer authorized for wear


Experts in the environmental, real estate, contracting and legal fi elds gathered in San Antonio, Texas Oct. 18-20 to discuss the status of the Base Realignment and Closure program dur-ing the annual Air Force Real Property Agency’s BRAC Symposium. Their goal during the gathering was to share best practices, discuss lessons learned and outline future milestones.

“Each year attendees come away from the symposium having learned how their day-to-day actions contribute to the overall Air Force mission,” said Dr. Steve TerMaath, AFRPA chief of the BRAC Program Management Division. “This year, my goal was for attendees to understand how their roles may change as the program shifts its focus toward implementing performance-based remediation contracts and ex-ecuting accelerated site completion.”

The shift comes amid a February 2011 memo from Secretary of the Air Force for Installations and the Envi-ronment Terry Yonkers. The memo directs the Air Force to partner with private industry to clean up contami-nated land at former bases faster and to achieve unrestricted future use. The memo also refocuses how the Air Force measures success, concentrating on

the number of sites in which remedial action is completed.

During the three-day symposium, attendees participated in training that covered a broad spectrum of BRAC-re-lated topics. Guest speakers presented insights into process improvement, fi -nancial management and contracting actions.

Jim Husbands, acting BRAC Envi-ronmental Coordinator for Chanute Air Force Base, Ill., has been with the program for nearly 20 years. Despite his vast experience, he said he always learns something new at the annual BRAC Symposium.

“I really enjoyed the Enterprise Project Management session because it provided a good overview of AFR-PA’s project planning process,” said Husbands. “The session helped clarify the role of EPM within AFRPA’s larger management structure. It will allow project managers like me to stay on top of our programs and ensure they are accurately portrayed to senior leaders.”

“By drawing upon best practices gleaned during past and ongoing base closures and related environmental cleanups, AFRPA is ready for whatever lies ahead,” TerMaath said.

Symposium focuses on baserealignment, closure program

Air Force photoLt. Col. J. Emmanuel I. Santa Teresa is greeted by Rachel Fish as he registers at the Air Force Real Property Agency’s 2011 BRAC Symposium in San Antonio. Teresa is deputy chief of envi-ronmental law at the Air Force Field Support Center based in San Antonio.

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Wilford Hall has closed the emergency department and re-designated the area as an urgent care cen-ter. The UCC is an option for common acute minor medical problems when an individual cannot obtain an appointment with a primary care provider or a clinic is closed.

The UCC is not a substitute for an emergency de-partment. The staff will treat minor illnesses and in-juries, such as the fl u, earaches, rashes, bites, minor bone fractures and minor cuts that require stitches.

If patients go to the Wilford Hall UCC with a major emergency, they will be sent or transported by am-bulance to a hospital emergency department. This can delay care. Call 210-292-7331 for more infor-mation.

Wilford Hall ER closed

KEYING IN

Photo by Robbin Cresswell1st Lt. Joe Hansen, Air Force Band of the West deputy commander, plays keyboard as Staff Sgt. Alexis Clark, 802nd Comptroller Squadron, auditions for the Joint Base San Antonio Holiday Chorus Oct. 28 at the Skylark Com-munity Center. The all-volunteer chorus will perform at this year’s Holiday in Blue concert series Dec. 17-18 at the Edgewood Theatre for the Performing Arts.


Congratulations to the fol-lowing 57 Airmen for being selected as honor graduates among 577 trainees graduat-ing today:

320th Training SquadronFlight 707Lucas BakerJonas BergenAndrew KlenkRodman LeeFlight 708Brittany BazeCarissa JellisonLauren ProctorLiza RoySerena Warren

321st Training Squadron Flight 697Matthew EngelBrian HatleyRicardo JimenezCharles Wickline

Flight 698Karen Grinder

Katherine JacksonHailey MillerJenny ParizekNatalia ReisLianna SpencerTiffany TimmonsVictoria Wilson

322nd Training SquadronFlight 705Joseph MarcoJoshua MerchantVictor ReyesCurtis Stone

Flight 706William Bradford Jr.Jonathan BryantJeremy Thomas

323rd Training SquadronFlight 699Cody DouglasRoarke EngelhardtTyler FlingNicholas FyffeTravis Griswold

Geovanny MunozMatthew ParsonsChristopher PetersonGregory PetersonAntonio RogersSalman Syed

Flight 700Joseph ArcherChristopher ColvinNicholas CoombsSean CummingsAustin GoldsteinRobert HerbaughKyle Johnson

324th Training SquadronFlight 701Braden Hoglan

326th Training SquadronFlight 703Brenton ArmsPaul BucholtzMatthew StrongIvan TovpekoZachary VucicFlight 704

Amber ArtisMorgan GrisewoodMalia JenkinsMeghan MarshMarti Redlich

Top BMT AirmanAustin Gold-stein, 323rd TRS, Flight 700

Most Physically FitMale AirmenLuis Delgado, 323rd TRS, Flight 699Ryan Hartnett, 326th TRS, Flight 703Cody Deluca, 323rd TRS, Flight 699Austin Goldstein, 323rd TRS, Flight 700

Female AirmenMelinda Hoesing, 321st TRS, Flight 698Ja'mesha Reed, 321st TRS, Flight 698Kayla Endres, 326th

TRS, Flight 704Cynthia Wright, 326th TRS, Flight 704 Male Flights323rd TRS, Flight 699323rd TRS, Flight 700324th TRS, Flight 701Female Flights321st TRS, Flight 698320th TRS, Flight 708326th TRS, Flight 704 Top Academic Flights326th TRS, Flight 703321st TRS, Flight 697323rd TRS, Flight 699

BMT HONORS

SAY ADIEU

Diamond NotesThe following actions are prohibited while in uni-

form:

• Walking or standing with hands in pockets, except when placing or removing items from them.• Smoking or using smokeless products other than in designated smoking areas. • Consuming food or beverages while walking. Bev-erage consumption may be authorized when wear-ing the Physical Training Uniform, and during special functions.• Using personal electronic media for telephone con-versations and texting, including speaker phones and ear pieces while walking. Emergencies and offi cial notifi cations are exempt.

If you have any questions, consult Air Force Instruc-tion 36-2903 or see your fi rst sergeant.

Photo by Alan BoedekerAirmen from the 318th Training Squadron maintenance fl ight pose for a fi nal picture in front of their old training facility at Port San Antonio, formerly Kelly Air Force Base, Oct. 19. The 318th TRS, a subordinate unit to the Inter-American Air Forces Academy, provides aircraft maintenance technical training for students from 21 Latin American partner nations. The unit is now located on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

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Be Responsible!Seat Belts Save Lives!

Buckle Up And Wear Yours!


SPOTLIGHT ON MILITARY JUSTICE

The 802nd Mission Support Group Offi ce of the Staff Judge Advocate processed the following judgments on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Oct. 1-7:

• A staff sergeant from the 37th Training Group was found guilty of having an off-duty occupation that brought discredit upon the armed forces. The NCO received a suspended reduction to senior airman, 15 days extra duty, and a reprimand.

• A technical sergeant from the 343rd Training Squad-ron was found guilty of failure to obey a lawful order by breaking a no-contact order. The NCO received a suspended reduction to staff sergeant, forfeiture of $1,400 pay per month for two months, which was

suspended, and a reprimand.• An airman fi rst class from the 344th TRS, Det. 1, was guilty of underage drinking. The Airman received a forfeiture of $864 pay per month, one month was sus-pended, restriction to Port Hueneme Naval Base Ven-tura County, Calif., for 30 days, and a reprimand.

• An airman fi rst class from the 802nd Security Forces Squadron was found guilty of failure to go for not at-tending Career Development Course study sessions, and dereliction of duty for not being properly armed at guard mount. The Airman received a suspended reduction to airman, forfeiture of $250 pay per month for two months, restriction to base for 45 days, 15 days extra duty, and a reprimand.

Don’t forget to fall back.Wind your clock back an hour this Sunday, 2 a.m.


By Sharon AmannLackland Library

More than 40 children and par-ents experienced the Halloween high jinx of Splat the Cat, in Rob Scot-ton’s book, “Scaredy-Cat, Splat,” at a Blue Star Families story time and book giveaway event Oct. 19 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston’s Keith Campbell Memorial Library.

Blue Star Families is a national or-ganization of military families repre-senting all service branches and ranks, who work to raise awareness of the challenges military families face, and help them become empowered.

Blue Star Families Director of Pro-grams, Loree Tillman, headed a group of local BSF chapter volunteers, who organized and manned tables of books from which the kids could choose.

“As a Navy wife with a young child, I’ve seen fi rst-hand that these young

families with limited income, and maybe a spouse deployed, do not al-ways have the time or the money to purchase books to keep in the home for their children,” Tillman said.

The volunteers were joined by li-brarians from JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph as well, whose young patrons will benefi t from a generous donation of hundreds of books from

BSF that will be given away at future library programs.

“If children live on base they may be isolated from bookstores and pub-lic libraries out in the greater commu-nity,” Tillman said. “That’s why it’s so important for us to have these events at base libraries.

“It’s an important local resource for books and information,” she added.

Each library also received two Nook readers to circulate to families in their respective military communi-ties.

Col. John Lamoureaux, 502nd Mis-sion Support Group commander, wel-comed the families and talked about the importance of reading.

Geraldine Kiser, wife of Rear Adm. William R. Kiser, Commandant of the Medical Education and Training Cam-pus, led the story time.

The “Books for Bases” event ended on a high note for two families who won the drawings for two jack-o-lan-terns full of books, pencils, crayons and other craft items, plus a Nook reader.

JBSA libraries, Blue Star families join forces

Photo by Deyanira Romo RussellGeraldine Kiser, wife of Rear Adm. William R. Kiser, Commandant of the Medical Education and Training Campus, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, leads the Blue Star story time Oct. 19 at the Keith Campbell Memorial Library.

‘Books for Bases’ event brings libraries together


By Chaplain (Capt.) Sharior Rahman502nd Air Base Wing, OL-A, Chaplains Offi ce

Eid al-Adha, the Festival of the Sac-rifi ce, is a major Islamic festival that takes place at the end of the Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca. It is also known as Eid al-Qurban or al-‘Id al-Kabir, Major Festival.

Eid al-Adha marks the completion of the Hajj, the pilgrimage, rites at Mina, Saudi Arabia, but is also observed by Muslims throughout the world to commemorate the faith of Ibrahim – Prophet Abraham, peace and blessings be upon him.

Eid Al-Adha begins on the 10th of Dhu’l-Hijja, the last month of the Is-lamic Hijri calendar, and lasts for four days.

It begins the day after Muslims on the Hajj descend from Mount Arafat. In the Gregorian calendar Eid al-Adha will be on Sunday, Nov. 6.

The festival commemorates God’s gift of a ram in place of Isma’il (Ishma-el pbuh), whom God had commanded

Ibrahim (Abraham pbuh) to sacrifi ce. The devil tried to persuade Ibrahim

to disobey God and not to sacrifi ce his beloved son, but Ibrahim stayed abso-lutely obedient to God and drove the devil away.

Eid al-Adha is a celebration of this supreme example of submission to God, which is the cornerstone of the Islamic faith.

On Eid al-Adha, families who can afford it sacrifi ce an animal such as a

sheep, goat, camel, or cow, and then divide the meat among themselves, the poor, friends and neighbors. The sacri-fi ce is called udiyyah, or qurbani.

Animals have to meet certain age and quality standards or else they are considered an unacceptable sacrifi ce. Generally, they must be at least a year old.

The regular charitable practices of the Muslim community are dem-onstrated during Eid al-Adha by the

concerted effort to see that no impov-erished person is left without sacrifi -cial food during these days.

Distributing meat among people is considered an essential part of the festival during this period, as well as chanting, “Allahu Akbar,” or “God is Great,” out loud before the Eid prayer on the fi rst day and after prayers throughout the four days of Eid.

Eid Al-Adha begins with communal prayer on its fi rst day, which takes place at the local mosque.

Worshippers wear their fi nest clothes for the occasion.

It is also a time for visiting with friends and family, and for exchang-ing gifts.

The Global Ministry Center, Bldg. 7452, will host the programs for Eid Al-Adha, the communal prayer start-ing at 9:30 a.m., followed by fellowship until 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

For more information, contact Chaplain (Capt.) Sharior Rahman at 210-671-2941.

Eid al-Adha: ‘The Festival of Sacrifi ce’


By Mike JosephSenior Writer

The consolidation of fi ve Lackland support func-tions to a “One Stop” location offi cially took place recently with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house attended by more than 400 invited guests and patrons.

One Stop, located in Bldg. 5460, located on the corner of Walker and Selfridge avenues, behind the 802nd Contracting Squadron, now houses the Air-man’s Attic, Cinderella’s Closet, the Loan Locker, the Lackland Thrift Shop, and the Women, Infants and Children offi ce.

“It was an MSG (802nd Mission Support Group) decision to consolidate these fi ve base support func-tions, and it’s defi nitely a customer service improve-

ment,” said Sharon Witter, chief of the Lackland Airman and Family Readiness Center.

Witter, who served on the project planning com-mittee, said the event was a culmination of more than a year’s worth of planning.

“They were in three different locations on base. Now everyone, customers and the support staff, benefi t from this move,” Witter said about co-lo-cating the fi ve support functions under one roof.

Staffed mainly by volunteers, services provided at the One Stop facility include:

Loan Locker – loans, on a short-term basis, es-sential living items for permanent change of station active-duty members who are arriving or leaving the base.

WIC – provides assistance with supplemental foods, healthcare referrals, nutrition education, and

Facility consolidates 5 family services

Photos by Alan BoedekerTwila Garcia looks on as son, Domenic, 3, pays thrift shop cashier June Christy for a Spiderman doll during the grand opening of the One Stop facility Sept. 28. Domenic’s father is Capt. Luis Garcia, 837th Training Squadron, Inter-American Air Forces Academy.

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breastfeeding promotion to women, and infants and children.

Cinderella’s Closet – loans gowns and cocktail dresses for special occasions to military ID cardholders.

Airman’s Attic – donates free mili-tary uniforms and uniform accessories, clothing, furniture and household appli-ances to active-duty senior airmen and below.

Lackland Thrift Shop – sells donated and consigned items. Proceeds are do-nated to various military and communi-ty-based organizations. The fi ve support functions are independently sponsored by several organizations on base.

AFRC supports the Loan Locker and WIC programs, the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Top III oversees the Airman’s Attic, the JBSA-Lackland Of-fi cers’ Spouses’ Club runs the Lackland Thrift Shop, and the JBSA-Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club operates Cin-derella’s Closet.

Darlene Glover, co-manager of the Airman’s Attic, said the consolidation to one building has been a positive move.

“We’ve got more room and more shelf space,” Glover said. “And it’s more open; people aren’t stumbling over each other. Macy’s helped with our uniform displays by donating circled clothes racks.”

“It’s unbelievable,” said Linda Slater, a volunteer at Cinderella’s Closet. “Our old loan closet was a tiny space in the Airman’s Attic. Now we have a desig-nated room and a dressing room.”

Glover and Slater said both organiza-tions have experienced increased cus-tomer traffi c fl ow since moving to the One Stop location.

With items arriving daily, there is always something to be found at the One Stop facility.

Patrons wait patiently for the grand opening of the new One Stop facility Sept 28.


DALLAS – Military shoppers patronizing their lo-cal exchange probably don’t give a second thought as to what credit card to use at checkout.

What they may not be aware of, however, is that the use of bank-issued cards at the exchange ultimately costs the military community millions annually.

Bank-issued card processing expenses at Army & Air Force Exchange Service facilities are up nearly 12 percent.

According to AAFES offi cials, the use of bank-issued credit cards has sapped more than $50 mil-lion from exchange facilities this year alone, funds that could have been used to support local morale, welfare and recreation programs. Last year, total fees topped the $89 million mark.

One way military families can help reduce costs and strengthen their exchange benefi t is to take advantage of the exclusive MILITARY STAR Card. Unlike bank cards, profi ts generated from the MILITARY STAR Card are shared with military communities through contributions to quality-of-life funds.

“Using the MILITARY STAR Card is one of the easiest ways for troops and their families to posi-tively impact their morale, welfare and recreation benefi ts,” said headquarters AAFES Senior Enlist-ed Advisor Chief Master Sgt. Jeffry Helm. “Reduc-

ing these unnecessary expenses can go a long way in maximizing the dividend our AAFES facilities return to the military community every year.”

The MILITARY STAR Card is accepted at all Army and Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard exchange activities, as well as the exchange catalog and the exchange online store at www.shopmyexchange.com.

Authorized shoppers can learn more about the MILITARY STAR Card, by visiting the AAFES web-site at www.shopmyexchange.com and clicking on “Credit Services.” (Courtesy, Army & Air Force Ex-change Service Public Affairs)

Credit card fees sap AAFES dollarsJam-packed with the hottest toys, electronics and

learning activities, the Army & Air Force Exchange Ser-vice has unwrapped its brand new ToyBook.

In addition to the incredible selection, the ToyBook offers more than $18,000 in prizes.

The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Base Exchange will award one Cozy Coupe Cab, a riding car for children that includes a toy radio with sound effects.

Shoppers can register at the exchange through Dec. 4 and drawings will take place on or about Jan. 6, 2012.

Every Lackland family who picks up this year’s Toy-Book wins thanks to more than $450 in coupons, includ-ing savings ranging from $2 to $15 off toys from Barbie, Little Pet Shop, Playskool and many more.

“Kids dreaming of a fun-fi lled Christmas will fi nd all they could ever want,” said the JBSA-Lackland exchange manager Stacie Sterling.

“Featuring hundreds of items available at both the exchange and online, the ToyBook is truly a one-stop shopping destination for Lackland families,” the man-ager added.

The 2011 Exchange ToyBook is available at the base exchange and online at www.shopmyexchange.com.

(Courtesy, Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs)

AAFES’ ToyBook promotesholiday savings, free prizes


Holiday mail deadlines setThe U.S. Postal Service and the Military Postal

Service Agency have released deadlines to ensure packages arrive to military and State Department post offi ces overseas by Dec. 25.

Deadlines to ensure arrival by Christmas are:• Nov. 12 for parcel post mail,• Nov. 26 for space-available mail,• Dec. 3 for parcel airlift mail,• Dec. 10 for priority mail and fi rst-class mail, let-ters and cards, and• Dec. 17 for express mail military service.

Not all Military or State Department post offi ces are eligible for Express Mail Military Service. For information on mailing deadlines and restrictions, email the Military Postal Service at [email protected], or visit the Military Postal Services Agency website at http://hqdainet.army.mil/mpsa/.

Celebrate America’s Military is an annual series of events honoring the men and women of the ac-tive-duty military services, the Guard and Reserve, wounded warriors and veterans for their service to the nation.

The Greater San Antonio Chamber created the Celebrate America’s Military event in 1970 as a way for the business community to say, “thank you” to the men and women who serve or have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

The tradition has grown to become the nation’s largest community affair honoring the military, with more than 250,000 people participating in CAM events each year.

MONDAYCAM Birdies for the Brave golf tournament – TPC

San Antonio, 23808 Resort Parkway, 9:30 a.m. regis-tration with noon shotgun tee time. Visit http://www.birdiesforthebrave.org/ for more information.

TUESDAYAir Force Association Combat Breakfast – Kend-

rick Enlisted Club, Randolph AFB, 7 a.m.WEDNESDAY

Spirit of America Dinner – The speaker is Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, Vice Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force. Event hosted by The Greater San Antonio Chamber, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 123 Losoya, 6:30

p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner.THURSDAY

Employer Support for the Guard & Reserve (ESGR) “Salute to Bosses” luncheon – The speaker is Maj. Gen. Eddy Spurgin, Commanding General, 36th In-fantry Division, Texas Army National Guard. The Double Tree Hotel Downtown, noon lunch.

U.S. Military Veterans Parade Association Proc-lamation – San Antonio City Council Chambers, 5 p.m.

NOV. 11Veterans Day ceremonies – Fort Sam Houston Na-

tional Cemetery, 9:30 a.m.Bexar County Buffalo Soldiers commemorative

ceremony – San Antonio National Cemetery, 1:30 p.m.

NOV. 12U.S. Military Veterans parade and wreath laying –

Alamo Plaza, 10:30 a.m., parade starts at noon. Visit http://usmvpa.com/ for more information.

NOV. 13Rock ’n Roll Marathon/Half Marathon – S. Alamo

and E. Market Streets, 7:30 a.m. Military members can sign up with the code MILITARY2011 for $15 discount.

Veterans Day “Salute to Service” concert – Event featuring the Air Force Band of the West, Majestic Theater, 7 p.m.

San Antonio celebrates America’s military


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

The Department of Defense dog breeding program needs families to foster puppies for three months.

Potential foster fami-lies need:• time and patience to raise a puppy age 12 weeks to six months, • a stimulating and safe home environment, and• a desire to help raise a military working dog.

FOSTER a PUPPY

Call 671-3686


FIRST SERGEANTS SYMPOSIUM

Online registration is underway for the Air Education and Training Command First Sergeants Sympo-sium hosted by AETC and the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland First Sergeants Council Nov. 14-18 at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy Training Center.

The symposium is open to those interested in becoming a fi rst sergeant or an additional duty fi rst sergeant. Technical sergeants and above are eligible to attend.

For more information or reg-istration details, contact Master Sgt. Scott Johnson, 343rd Training Squadron; Master Sgt. Michael Standring, 324th Training Squadron; or any fi rst sergeant.

HYPERTENSION EDUCATION CLASS A hypertension education class is

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

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

Contact the Nephrology Clinic at 210-292-6868 for more information or to register for the class.

HEBREW READING COURSE

A Hebrew reading course begins Tuesday at Freedom Chapel.

Open to all adults, the reading course includes a kosher lunch and will run for six weeks or as long as people are interested, said Chaplain (Capt.) Michael Bram. The course meets Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the chapel’s conference room. A donation of $25 is sug-gested to cover food costs.

For more information, contact Bram at 210-671-2408.

AF BAND, SA SYMPHONY CONCERT

The Air Force Band of the West and the San Antonio Symphony will present a free Veterans Day concert Nov. 13, 7 p.m., at the Majestic Theatre.

Free tickets are available at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Information, Tickets and Travel offi ce.

For more information, call 210-554-1010 or visit www.sasymphony.org.

OPERATION HOMECOOKING VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are needed to man telephones and take reservation requests for Operation Homecooking. Reservations will be taken Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., until Nov. 23.

The program gives families the opportunity to share their Thanksgiv-ing Day meal with Airmen and basic trainees. To volunteer, call 210-671-8060.

LISD SCHOOL BOARD OPENING The Lackland Independent School

District board of trustees has an opening for a civilian living or working at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

Resumes must be submitted electronically to [email protected] by Nov. 11. Resumes submit-ted within the last 12 months for a position are still on fi le and will be considered unless a notice of declination was received.

For details, call the School Liaison Offi ce at 210-671-3722.

TOPS IN BLUE AUDITIONS

Air Force Tops in Blue is conduct-

ing its annual world-wide talent search for the 2012 cast. The online application and video submission deadline is Nov. 15.

Tops in Blue is looking for per-formers in the following categories: male vocalist, female vocalist, in-strumentalist, musical variety, dance and non-musical variety (comedians, magicians and dramatists). Audio, lighting and stage technicians, and driver spots are also available.

For more information, contact Arnold Hall Community Center at 210-671-2619 or visit www.topsin-blue.com.

CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY PARTY

The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland children’s holiday party is Dec. 3, noon to 4 p.m., in Kelly Field hangar 1610, 303 S. Frank Luke Dr.

All military and Department of Defense children are invited to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus. The fi rst 300 children will receive a toy. Other activities include door prizes, face painting, a caricature artist, games, crafts, food and music.

For details, call Tech. Sgt. De’Lisa Harris at 210-395-7948.

MONTHLY ASMC TRAINING LUNCHEON

The Alamo chapter of American Society of Military Comptrollers will meet Nov. 16, 11 a.m., at the Fort Sam Houston golf course restaurant for its monthly training luncheon.

For reservations, call 210-652-0448.

SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICE MENTORS

The Lackland School Liaison Offi ce needs adults to serve as mentors for students in elementary, middle and high school.

Mentors may participate in a variety of activities with students such as helping with homework, playing games, reading, and sports or just talking to the student. For details, call 210-671-3722 or e-mail [email protected].

SALSA AND MERENGUE LESSONS

Arnold Hall Community Center offers new salsa and merengue dance lessons on Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. Classes are taught by a local university dance instructor.

Class fees are $60 per month for four lessons. For details, call 210-671-2619.

LOCAL BRIEFS

CHAPEL SERVICESChristianCatholicTuesday-Friday:Freedom ChapelDaily Eucharist, 11:30 a.m.

Saturday:Freedom ChapelEucharist, 5:30 p.m.Reconciliation after Eucharist

Sunday:Freedom ChapelReligious Ed., 9 a.m.Eucharist, 11 a.m.Spanish Mass, 8 a.m.

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

Seventh-Day AdventistService, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.Sunday:Airmen Memorial ChapelLiturgical Service, 8 a.m.Freedom ChapelContemporary Service,9:30 a.m.Gospel Service,12:30 p.m.Children’s ChurchprovidedReligious Ed., 11 a.m.Wednesday and Thursday:Bible Study, 6 p.m.

Sunday:Gateway ChapelThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

IslamicFriday:Defense Language

InstituteStudent CenterFaith Study, 1:30 p.m.Jummah Prayer, 1:30-2:30 p.m.Sunday:Religious Ed., 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

JewishFriday:Airmen Memorial ChapelSabbath Eve Service,5:45 p.m.Religious Ed., 4:30 p.m.

Wicca1st Wednesday:Freedom Chapel Room 8,San Antonio Military Open Circle, 6 p.m.

BuddistSunday:BMT Reception Center,10 a.m. - noon.

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

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

community

FOR MORE DETAILS, CONTACT:

Freedom Chapel

671-4208

Gateway Chapel

671-2911

Hope Chapel

671-2941

Air Force Aid Society 671-3722Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722Airman’s Attic 671-1780Base Post Offi ce 671-1058Bowling Center 671-2271DEERS 800-538-9552Exceptional Family Member Program 671-3722Family Child Care 671-3376Legal Offi ce 671-3362Library 671-3610Medical Appointment Line 916-9900MPF ID Cards 671-6006Outdoor Recreation 925-5532TRICARE Info 800-444-5445Thrift Shop 671-3600

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

KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES


NOV. 4BMT FAMILY SEMINAR

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

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

NOV. 7FAMILY READINESS BRIEFING

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

The briefi ng is for personnel who are deploying, or are going on remote assignments or extended temporary deployments.

For more information, call 210-671-3722

RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR

A return and reunion seminar is Monday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the Air-man and Family Readiness Center.

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

For more information, call 210-671-3722.

NOV. 8AMVET REPRESENTATIVE

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

For more information or to make an appointment with an American Veterans National Service offi cer representative, call 210-699-5087.

NOV. 9FIRST DUTY STATION CLASS

A mandatory offi cer’s fi rst duty station personal fi nance management class is Wednesday, 8-10:30 a.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. For details, call 210-671-3722.

DEALING WITH HOLIDAY STRESS

“How to handle holiday stress” is the topic of a seminar Wednesday,

10-11 a.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

NOV. 10PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL

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

For details, call 210-671-4208.

NOV. 11The Airman and Family Readiness

Center will be closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day.

NOV. 14FAMILY READINESS BRIEFING

A family readiness briefi ng for deploying personnel is Nov. 14, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. The briefi ng is for personnel who are deploying, going on remote assignments or extended temporary deployments.

RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR

A return and reunion seminar is Nov. 14, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the Air-man and Family Readiness Center.

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

NOV. 15AMVET REPRESENTATIVE

An American Veterans National Service Offi cer is available to help with disability claims Nov. 15, 8 a.m.

to noon, at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

For more information or to make an appointment with an American Veterans National Service offi cer representative, call 210-699-5087.

PRE-SEPARATION RETIREES’ CLASS

A mandatory counseling class for retiring personnel is Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

Participants will be briefed on benefi ts and services.

For additional information, call 210-671-3722.

DISABILITY TAP SEMINAR

A disability transition assistance program seminar is Nov. 15, 11 a.m. to noon, at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

The seminar for separating or re-tiring personnel provides information on criteria and benefi ts for disabled veterans.

For additional information, call 210-671-3722.

Monthly MeetingsENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB

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

OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB

The Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the month. For meeting location information, visit www.lacklandosc.org.MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN

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

On the web www.lacklandfss.com

Family Support Events

What’s Happening

NOVEMBER 4, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 19sportsBODYBUILDING CHAMPIONSHIP

The Lackland Bodybuilding Fitness and Figure Champion-ships is Nov. 12 at the Bob Hope Performing Arts Center, Bldg. 5408. Pre-judging begins at 8 a.m., with the fi nals at 5:30 p.m. Pre-judging tickets cost $5; fi nals tickets are $15. Tickets are available at Lackland fi tness centers.

A GIFTED AUTOGRAPH SESSION

Patrons have the opportunity to meet IFBB Pro and 2011 Mr. Olympia “The Gift” Phil Heath Nov. 12, noon to 2 p.m., at the base exchange, Bldg. 1385.

VETERANS DAY RIDE

The base Veterans Day motorcycle ride starts at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 19 at the Kelly Field Club. The 200-mile trip goes to Leakey and back.

SCOREBOARDCompetitive League W L1. Med Spt Gp ...........................3 02. Radiology ...............................2 13. Med Ops ...............................2 24. Crypto Div .............................2 25. 543rd Spt Gp .........................1 26. 668th ALIS.............................1 27. 737th TRG ..............................1 3Recreation League W L1. 559tj MDG .............................3 12. 344th TRS ..............................3 13. Comptrollers ..........................2 14. 33rd NWS ..............................1 25. 341st TRS ..............................1 26. Combat Camera ....................0 3

Division I W L1.Dental .....................................3 02.737th TRG...............................2 0 3.543rd Spt Sq ..........................2 14. 93rd IS ...................................1 15.559th MDG ............................1 26 NIOC/ Co C .............................1 27. 59th LRS ................................1 28.Sec Forces ..............................1 29.717th Mi Bn ............................0 2Division II W L1.Clinical St Gp ...........................3 02.Comm/OSS ............................2 0 3.149th FW ................................2 14. 690th NOG ............................2 15.AFISR .....................................2 16. 772nd ESS .............................1 27. FSS .........................................0 28. 343rd TRS ..............................0 29. Crypto Div .............................0 2

VOLLEYBALL

Jose T. Garza IIISports Editor

Michael Smith’s confi dence in the 59th Dental Squadron is so high he suggests bet-ting on the team to win the Joint Base San Antonio Flag Football Championship next week. This after Dental captured its eighth intramural fl ag football title in 11 years.

Dental beat Division II’s previously un-defeated 59th Clinical Support Group, 26-0, Oct. 28.

“We can’t be beat man,” Smith said. “Cash in your ticket homie because we got this.”

Smith, a safety, had to step out of his ele-ment, fi lling in for the injured Nakeithian Phillips, who sprained his ankle the night before in Dental’s win over the 559th Medi-cal Group. He had no problem adjusting to a new position, scoring Dental’s fi rst touch-down with a pass from quarterback Ricky

Guajardo in the fi rst quarter.“My number was called,” Smith said.

“On emails, (my teammates) were asking who was going to play wide receiver.

“I told them, ‘It was me. Yeah, I can play wide receiver.’ I can go both ways,” he added.

Smith didn’t neglect his defensive duties, as he forced a turnover from CSG’s Carl Johnson in the second quarter.

Wide receiver/safety John “Country” Grey played both sides as well, catching a second-quarter, 25-yard touchdown pass from Guajardo, who threw for three touch-downs and ran for another.

Grey’s interception of a pass from CSG’s backup quarterback Alejandro Galvan, put Dental back in scoring position. Gua-jardo’s fi ve-yard scamper gave Dental a 18-0 lead.

Grey, who transferred to Dental from CSG, said beating his old squadron was a

team effort. Even though his old squadron was disappointed in him transferring ca-reer fi elds, his sole goal was getting Dental the win and the championship.

“Winning, period, is good because I got a lot of respect for them,” Grey said. “I’m a team player, and I’m not a (trash) talker, so the ‘W’ feels good, regardless of who we play.”

“We kept our heads in the game, stayed strong mentally and physically, and we got the win,” he said.

Guajardo was proud of his squad’s char-acter throughout its undefeated season.

“I am really proud of the team, and they deserve this win,” he said.

With the JBSA tournament looming, Grey’s message for the teams competing from Lackland, Randolph, and Fort Sam is to simply be prepared.

“They better bring it; that’s all I got to say,” he said.

FLAG FOOTBALL

59th DS wins its eighth base championship

Photos by Robbin CresswellLeft to right, top to bottom: Michael Price, Gilmore Brown, Christopher Macklin, Darrel Green, Ricky Guajardo, Michael Smith, Nakeithian Phillips, Darrell Harmon, Levon Harrison, Victor Solis, Robert Snowden, Ivan Navarro, Nicholas Kaiser, Christopher Lickman, Adrian Fuentes, Aaron Johnson, William Eberle, John Grey and Kyle Bedell gather for the 59th Dental Squadron’s 2011 intramural fl ag football base championship photo. Right: Guajardo threw four touchdowns to lead Dental to its eighth base championship, beating 59th Clinical Support Group Friday, throwing four touchdowns.

UPCOMING

Dental numbs opposition


Medina class puts new ‘spin’ on workoutsJose T. Garza IIISports Editor

Youseline Jean-Louis was Maricela Griggs’ fi rst and only participant in spin class when the new fi tness program fi rst got started in October. She had no choice.

As the class grew in size, she was still front and center by herself.

“I wasn’t meaning to be in front of the class by myself,” Jean-Louis laughed. “I thought people were going to come next to me but they didn’t.

“The class is very addicting,” Jean-Louis said. “And (Griggs) is really awe-some.”

Spin classes take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. at the Lackland Training Annex Medina Fit-ness Center. Classes are $2 a session.

Griggs has been teaching spin for 15 years, and she recommended to one of the managers at the fi tness center that she teach the class since the facility was

interested in offering spin classes.“You can work your whole body. You

can dictate how hard or how easy you want to work because you are in con-trol,” she said. “Your body changes ev-eryday from riding everyday.”

The spinning bikes students ride burn calories and test their resistance as they sit or stand, and pedal. There is a lever that riders use to decrease or increase resistance.

Jean-Louis hasn’t seen any weight loss yet, but she said she’s been able to stay on the bike longer and not tire out easily.

Her classmate Joy Edgar said she was tired of using a routine stationary bike, and participating in the spin class has produced positive results.

“(Spin) increases your heart rate,” she said. “I was losing weight then I stopped losing weight on a regular sta-tionary bike. I came to the spin class and it started my metabolism losing weight again.”

Edgar has lost 15 pounds and hopes to lose another 15 soon.

Griggs incorporates different types of music to motivate her students to push themselves, and Edgar has posi-tive feedback for her instructor’s mo-tivational skills.

“I’d never been to one of these classes,” she said. “I was scared the fi rst day, and I didn’t know what to expect. She was really patient in showing me how to position my feet and place my hands so I wouldn’t get hurt. She encourages you to go at your own pace.”

Both students have tried recruit-ing fellow workers and friends to attend the one-month old class. Low participation could lead to cancelled classes.

“The fi rst week I came, they didn’t have enough people so they cancelled the classes,” Edgar said. “Now I spread the word because I don’t want classes cancelled.”

Photo by Robbin CresswellYouseline Jean-Louis, right, was Maricela Griggs’ fi rst spin class student. The class began in Oc-tober and is on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30 to 5:15 p.m., at the Medina Fitness Center.

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Cleveland at Houston, Sunday Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston

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N.Y. Jets at Buffalo, Sunday N.Y. Jets Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo

Atlanta at Indianapolis, Sunday Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta

S.F. at Washington, Sunday San Francisco San Francisco Washington San Francisco San Francisco

Cincinnati at Tennessee, Sunday Tennessee Tennessee Cincinnati Tennessee Tennessee

Denver at Oakland, Sunday Oakland Oakland Oakland Oakland Oakland

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