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Photos by Robbin CresswellAbove: Cadets Pedro Estrada, Guatemala; Daniel Juarez, Guatemala; Edgar Diaz, Dominican Republic; and Gerardo Milla, Honduras, observe fellow cadets Luis Polanco, Dominican Republic; Priscilla Martinez, Mexico; Ruben Vaca, Ecuador; and J.J. Chavez, Mexico, fi re simulated weapons on the Fire Arms Train-ing Simulator Monday at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy. Below: Cadets Santos Martinez, Paraguay; Raul Barrotti, Uruguay; and Maria Sierra, Peru, observe as Staff Sgt. Jesus Gonzalez, 837th Training Squadron security forces instructor, demonstrates the Fire Arms Training Simulator at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy Monday.

ing Simulator Monday at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy. Below: Cadets Santos Martinez, observe as Staff Sgt. Jesus Gonzalez, 837th Training Squadron security forces ininininininststststststsstruruuururuuctctctctctctctororo , ,,, demonstrates the FiAir Forces Academy Monday.

Twenty-six military cadets from 13 Latin American countries arrived here Saturday to visit Joint Base San Antonio and the Inter-American Air Forces Academy as part of the 2011 Latin American Cadet Initiative. The three-week familiarization program is a Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs, initiative, which invites the top-ranking air force cadets from up to 16 Latin American nations to visit the United States. The program is designed to introduce cadets to the U.S. Air Force and other services as well as American culture.

Latin American AF cadets visit IAAFA

National Night Out

Energy conservation

Security forces, fi refi ghters join other support agencies to help educate the Lackland community on crime and drug prevention awareness programs.

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TALESPINNER OCTOBER 7, 2011

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By Andy HinojosaBase Energy Manager

October is Energy Awareness Month and Lackland AFB is committed to reducing energy consumption to meet all conser-vation directives.

Lackland’s Energy Program is designed to comply with federally-mandated energy goals while maintaining a healthy and productive workplace. Energy reduction goals are specifi ed by Executive Order 13423, which requires Lackland to reduce its energy use by 3 percent every year for 10 years. The goal is to reduce energy per square foot by a total of 30 percent by fi scal year 2015, based on a fi scal 2003 baseline.

Lackland is currently at 8 percent energy reduction for fi scal 2011, and everyone must

continue to be vigilant in our efforts to reduce energy

consumption in fi scal 2012.

Keep conserva-tion in mind at all

times, not only to meet base goals, but to become good stewards of our natural resources for generations to come.

Lackland

and the San Antonio utility pro-vider are planning to promote Energy Awareness Month by setting up energy conservation displays through out the month of October.

Members of the City Public Service Energy and the 802nd Civil Engineer Squadron will be handing out energy con-servation pamphlets and base energy saving posters.

Keep in mind that the nation-al theme for this year’s energy awareness campaign is “Turn Words into Action … Turn Ac-tion into Results; SAVE ENERGY – SAVE MONEY.”

Here’s a simple checklist with ideas on how you can do your part in the offi ce or work area to reduce energy:• Buy Energy Star certifi ed ap-pliances such as refrigerators, microwaves, desk lighting.• Turn off offi ce equipment, such as monitors, printers, copy machines and fax machines, at night and on weekends.• Report energy wastes, includ-ing water leaks, building defi -ciencies, and energy abuses.• Check the age and condition of your major appliances, espe-cially the refrigerator. You may want to replace it with a more energy effi cient model.• Survey your incandescent lights for opportunities to replace them with compact fl uo-rescents (CFLs). These lamps can save three-quarters of the electricity used by incandes-cent lighting. The best targets are 60- to 100-watt bulbs used several hours a day. New CFLs come in many sizes and styles to fi t in most standard fi xtures.

Report all energy problems in your building to the facility manager or energy monitors. If you have any questions about energy conservation, call 210-671-0252.

Energy Awareness MonthWASHINGTON – Secretary of

the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz send the following message regard-ing energy awareness month to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force and their families:

Global Vigilance, Reach, and Power at home and abroad require vast amounts of energy – whether it is fuel for our aircraft, gas for our vehicles, or electricity for our space and cyberspace efforts. As the larg-est energy user in the federal government, the Air Force must fi nd ways to reduce our energy consumption, especially given the current economic en-vironment. To ensure Airmen always have reliable, secure access to energy when and where the mis-sion requires, we will pursue an energy posture that is resil-

ient, robust, and ready to sup-port our global missions.

Improving our energy posture requires us to be smart about how we consume energy in the air and on the ground. October is Energy Awareness Month and the Air Force remains committed to promoting energy awareness through education and action. Our theme for Energy Aware-ness Month this year is “Power the Force – Fuel the Fight.” This theme seeks to highlight energy as a critical resource to our capabilities and reminds us to focus on the impact our day-to-day energy decisions have on the mission. (Courtesy, Air Force News Service)

AF leaders issue message on energy awareness in October

Lackland continues 10-year energy conservation, reduction

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JBSA HISPANIC MONTH LUNCHEON

The Joint Base San Antonio closing lun-cheon for Hispanic Heritage Month, hosted by Randolph Air Force Base, is Wednesday at the Parr Offi cer’s Club on Randolph AFB. The guest speaker is San Antonio District 6 City Councilman Raynaldo T. Lopez.

For more information, call 210-565-0353 or visit the Air Force portal.

JUNIOR ENLISTED APPRECIATION PICNIC

The Joint Base San Antonio Lackland junior enlisted appreciation picnic is Oct. 14, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Stillman Park.

The picnic, supported by the JBSA Lack-land Top III and First Sergeants Council, includes food, drinks, music, activities and prizes. Dress is civilian clothing, and the $1 tickets are available through unit representatives.

For more information, contact Master Sgts. Stephanie Thomas or George Chloros.

JBSA TRAVEL SURVEY

The 502nd Air Base Wing is conducting traffi c points of origin study to evaluate and assess military, retiree and civilian population traffi c patterns at Lackland, Randolph AFB, Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis.

All Joint Base San Antonio 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. Participants will be automatically entered to win one of three prizes – a $100 gas card, or one of two $50 base exchange gift cards. The survey is online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JBSAsurvey. Survey results will be made available in January 2012.

WHASC PEDIATRIC AFTER-HOURS CLINIC

The Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center Pediatric After-Hours Clinic has moved to the WHASC Urgent Care Center to meet pediatric and adolescent patients’ acute care needs.

The clinic schedules all appointments through the Central Appointment Manage-ment Offi ce, 210-916-9900. Appointment hours are Monday through Friday, 4-9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For details, call 210-292-6623.

NEWS IN BRIEF

By Mike JosephSenior Writer

A one-of-a-kind facility, built spe-cifi cally to accommodate all Air Force Evasion and Conduct After Capture training, opened Monday.

That’s when new students began the four-day Just-In-Time Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape train-ing course.

The program is for Airmen who will operate in high-risk environments that may place them at increased risk of isolation.

The new facility merges all Air

Force ECAC training into one location under Detachment 2, 22nd Training Squadron.

“This is absolutely top of the line, and the only facility in the Air Force built specifi cally for this course to enhance the students’ training,” said Tech. Sgt. James Davis, Det. 2, 22nd TRS ECAC course manager. “The training is for Airmen deploy-ing throughout the combatant com-mands who will be operating outside the wire.

“Students will either attend ECAC en route to their deployment, or they’ll attend the training and return to their units before deploying. We expect 120 students a week or about 6,000 stu-dents a year,” he said.

Students attending the Combat Skills Training course and the Basic Combat Convoy Course at nearby Camp Bullis will also get required ECAC training at the new $6 million-plus facility on Lackland, Davis said.

The facility has an urban evasionlaboratory with more than 60 objec-tives to prepare Airmen for obstaclesthey may encounter while evading ormoving in an urban environment.

The ECAC mission is to ensure stu-dents complete the course with theconfi dence and ability to employ eva-sion and resistance tactics, techniquesand procedures necessary to surviveand return with honor, regardless ofthe circumstances of isolation.

“The course provides personnelrecovery procedures if they becomeisolated or separated from the unit,”Davis said.

“When they leave this course, ifthey become isolated in any environ-ment in any part of the world, they’llhave the skills necessary adapt andovercome,” he added.

In addition to ECAC training, theunit also oversees the SERE SpecialistSelection course for non-prior serviceand career Airmen.

New ECAC training facility opens

Illustration of new ECAC training facility at Lackland

All Air Force Evasion, Conduct After Capture training now at LAFB


By Staff Sgt. Clinton AtkinsAir Education and Training Command Public Affairs

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Air Education and Training Command offi cials recently turned up the heat on service organizations to reinforce op-erations security standards – not even trash is safe from scrutiny.

Dr. Jim Crissinger, AETC program manager for critical asset risk man-agement and operations security pro-grams, and his team implemented the use of dumpster diving across the com-mand starting in early September to analyze potential security threats. Ac-cording to Crissinger, the results thus far have been revealing.

“Across the command, we found some disturbing trends, unfortunately. We found a lot of identifi able informa-tion (in the trash),” said Crissinger. “We found award packages, perfor-mance reports, travel vouchers, fi nan-cial pay information, loan applications, resumes, VIP itineraries, recall rosters, physical security information and even some information about morale and

disciplinary problems.“Those are things we should not

have found (in the trash),” he said. Crissinger noticed some positive

trends as well. He said one example is his team

checked 12 dumpsters at one of the bases and were unable to fi nd any violations.

“We identifi ed the issues and now we’re going to take the necessary steps to resolve them,” he said.

The command has begun to increase efforts to reinforce operational and information security, which are now Department of Defense compliance-directed items.

“It’s a trickledown effect and we’re reinvigorating and re-educating our folks,” said Crissinger.

The efforts will come in the form of constant reminders by way of email, localized briefi ngs and distribution of critical information lists that will pro-vide a wealth of information explaining what needs to be protected and how to maintain proper operations security.

Personnel across AETC can also ex-

pect continued random inspections of their trash.

“We’re going to go through trash and dumpsters to see what personal identifi able information or critical in-formation may have been discarded improperly,” he said. “It’s not fun to crawl around a dumpster but at the same time, if we can preclude informa-tion from being divulged and protect people’s privacy we’ll do it.”

Crissinger said anyone – military, ci-vilians and contractors – found to be responsible for security violations may be subjected to disciplinary actions from their commander.

“If we fi nd (sensitive information) with your name on it I’m going to take that information back to your chain of command,” he said.

“What we’re trying to do is protect our information and our personnel,” said Crissinger. “AETC personnel need to understand that the information we are fi nding can lead to identity theft and may jeopardize operational readi-ness.”

Crissinger said one of easiest ways to

protect information and avoid possible punishment is to shred – and in some cases burn – sensitive information such as paperwork or documents with so-cial security numbers and deployment information.

“By destroying and shredding the in-formation, you’re going to eliminate the majority of these problems,” he said.

Another security concern identifi ed in the command is email.

“Before you click the send button, make sure you know who you are sending it to and that you’re using the proper security measures to ensure the information is protected,” said Cris-singer.

According to Col. Mark Morris, chief of AETC Operations, Readiness and In-telligence Division, security is a linchpin for mission success and it requires ev-eryone’s help in order for it to work.

“Attention to detail is critical to in-suring security of all forms of informa-tion and being a good wingman to each other is one of the best ways to protect each other,” he said.

“Security is a team effort.”

Offi cials reinforce AETC information, OPSEC standards


With more than 360,000 home fi res reported in the United States in 2009, your best defense is a good offense, according to the nonprofi t National Fire Protection Association.

That’s why the Lackland AFB Fire Department teamed up with NFPA during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 9-15.

This year’s campaign focuses on preventing the leading causes of home fi res – cooking, heating and electri-cal equipment, as well as candles and smoking materials.

Additionally, the awareness cam-paign is urging people to protect their homes and families with life-saving technology and proper planning.

“In 2009, 2,565 people died in home fi res. Nearly all of these deaths could have been prevented by taking a few simple precautions like having working smoke alarms and a home fi re escape plan. Keeping things that can burn away from stoves and al-ways turning off space heaters before going to bed helps save lives,” said Cody Fein, fi re prevention inspector/educator at the Lackland Fire Depart-ment.

“Fire is a dangerous opponent, but by anticipating the hazards, you are much less likely to be one of the near-ly 13,000 people injured in home fi res each year,” he added.

Lackland Fire Department offi cials offer the following tips for protecting your home and family from fi re: • Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling, or broiling food. If you leave the kitchen for even a short time, turn off the stove.• Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equip-ment like a furnace, fi replace, wood stove or portable space heater.• Have a three-foot “kid-free zone” around open fi res and space heat-ers.

• Replace or repair damaged or loose electrical cords.• If you smoke, smoke outside.• Use deep, wide ashtrays on a sturdy table.• Blow out all candles when you leave the room or go to bed. Avoid the use of candles in the bedroom and other areas where people may fall asleep.

“While preventing home fi res at Lackland is always our number one priority, it is not always possible,” Fein said. “Lackland AFB residents need to take the initiative by provid-ing the best protection to keep their homes and families safe in the event of a fi re.”

This can be achieved by develop-ing an escape plan which families can practice regularly, and by equipping homes with smoke alarms and home fi re sprinklers, he added.

The following tips will help keep

your family safe if there is a fi re in your home:• Install smoke alarms inside each bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the home, in-cluding the basement.• Interconnect all smoke alarms in the home so when one sounds, they all sound.• Test smoke alarms at least monthly and replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old or sooner if they do not respond when tested.• Make sure everyone in your home knows how to respond if the smoke alarm sounds.• Bring everyone in your household together and make a fi re exit plan. Walk through your home, fi nd and in-spect all the possible ways out. House-holds with children should consider drawing a fl oor plan of your home, marking two ways out of each room,

including windows and doors.• If you are building or remodeling your home, consider installing home fi re sprinklers.

To promote Fire Prevention Week, the Lackland Fire Department is of-fering in-home fi re prevention visits during the month of October.

“Protect your family from fi re,” said Fein. “Through these educational, family-oriented visits, residents can learn more about the power of pre-vention and about the technologies available to protect their families from fi re.”

To schedule an in-home fi re pre-vention visit, call your Lackland AFB Fire Department at 210-671-2921.

For more information on Fire Pre-vention Week, visit the NFPA website at www.fi repreventionweek.org.

(Courtesy, Lackland AFB Fire De-partment)

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

Photo by Michael O’RearBrig. Gen. Theresa C. Carter, 502nd Air Base Wing commander, signs the 2011 Fire Prevention Week proclamation Sept. 30 in the 502nd ABW conference room. Carter, the Joint Base San Antonio commander, was joined by, from left to right, Lackland Fire Inspector Rick Campos, Fort Sam Houston Deputy Fire Chief Gil Lozano, Randolph Air Force Base Assistant Fire Chief Eloy Uresti, Sparky the Fire Dog, Fort Sam Houston Fire Inspector Sherry Salone, Lackland Fire Inspector Cody Fein, and Fort Sam Houston Assistant Fire Chief Dana Pelletier. Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 9-15 at all Joint Base San Antonio installations.

Fire department entreats residents to keep homes safe


BMT HONORSCongratulations to the follow-

ing 76 Airmen for being selected as honor graduates among 764 trainees graduating today:

319th Training SquadronFlight M319Albert Adcock

320th Training SquadronFlight 639Michael ConnersCullin DavisPaul ManfrediGeoffrey McMullinFlight 640Paville Clark-EvansElizabeth GuillotAshlie HauckMary KarlsBrittany Morgan

321st Training Squadron Flight 633Cameron ArrudaOwen Lide Schyler TurpinFlight 634Deanna BruceMelissa Dundon

322nd Training SquadronFlight 645Christian CantatoreFidel Hernandez-MaciasFlight 646Christopher BederkaChristopher JenkinsAnthony MelusoNathan RajzerAndrew Winter 322/646

323rd Training SquadronFlight 635Kenneth Aikman Jr.Kajuan ArcherDustin CharlesDamien GoinsAndrew GrantJordan HallerJeremy HarperRyan HawkerTyrell MartinDonald MoonJack Owen IIIShawn RobinsonFlight 636Edward AndresZackary BartlettBrian ChristensenDallas Connor

Nathan DavisDevaughn GrangerWilliam HarrisKerby HughesRyan JonesMichael LaureanoBrady RoberdsTimothy SandoGunnar SnyderMatthew TisdaleJacob TrentmannClarence Wimberly IIIAlex Zinn

324th Training SquadronFlight 637Roman BakerSteven BaxterDonny Caffey Jr.Joseph GallegosChristopher MorrissEric O’DonleyGarett PetersonAlan-Michael SchroederFlight 638Zachariah BoykinChristopher CalsadilloJeff DicksonJonah FranklinElliot Hartle

Kent Reagan IIJeremy SmithDustin Stanley

326th Training SquadronFlight 643Jarod ClemonsFlight 644Alexandra ClarkElizabeth FacklerAngela HeglerShaquona Malone

331st Training SquadronFlight 641Drew Tesar Flight 642Justin ElvinJames MontgomeryFlight 648Jane Vierzen

Top BMT AirmanMatthew Tisdale, 323rd TRS, Flight 636

Most Physically FitMale AirmenMatthew Tisdale, 323rd TRS, Flight 636

Fidel Hernandez-Macias, 322nd TRS, Flight 645Kamron Gant, 323rd TRS, Flight 636Damien Goins, 323rd TRS, Flight 635

Female AirmenMarvalene Cabrera, 321st TRS, Flight 634Taylor Schnabl, 321st TRS, Flight 634Ashley Moser, 331st TRS, Flight 648Mary Karls, 320th TRS, Flight 640

Male Flights 331st TRS, Flight 647320th TRS, Flight 639323rd TRS, Flight 636Female Flights320th TRS, Flight 640331st TRS, Flight 648321st TRS, Flight 634

Top Academic Flights323rd TRS, Flight 636324th TRS, Flight 637320th TRS, Flight 640


At 1.2 million, National Guard and Reserve members account for about 22 percent of authorized Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers. Since most are usually not on an in-stallation full-time, they generally have fewer opportunities to patronize an exchange.

In an effort to ensure they are fully aware of how they can take advan-tage of their benefi t, the exchange has embarked on an aggressive outreach program.

Since the program’s inception in March, exchange leadership has at-tended Yellow Ribbon events, Readi-ness Musters, Guard and Reserve conferences and a host of local meet-ings.

As a result, exchange civilian and military personnel have reached out to approximately 47,000 Guard and Reserve members through briefi ngs and one-on-one interactions.

At Guard and Reserve functions, the exchange’s military outreach group communicates to service members that, wherever they may be, their earned benefi ts are available both in-

store or via shopmyexchange.com.“The exchange’s goal is to fully un-

derstand what value means to the Na-tional Guard and Reserves and to an-ticipate their wants and needs,” said AAFES Senior Enlisted Advisor Chief Master Sgt. Jeffry Helm.

“We’re striving to create a sense of community and belonging for them by fi nding ways to serve them in their communities through personal en-gagement.”

In addition to briefi ngs and one-on-one meetings, the exchange is also us-ing catalogs, postcards, holiday cards and sales fl yers to specifi cally target Guard and Reserve members.

“We’ve found that many of these Guard and Reserve members are un-aware of the convenience and value of using the exchange website,” said Helm. “While they may not be sta-tioned near a brick and mortar store, they have access to virtually anything they would fi nd in an installation ex-change through shopmyexchange.com. It’s just a matter of making sure they are aware of that. And we’re off to a great start.”

AAFES reaches out to Guard, Reserve


By Capt. Aaron Noble802nd Mission Support Group Judge Advocate Offi ce

With the Joint Base San Antonio Combined Federal Campaign now un-derway, many private organizations want to continue having CFC fundrais-ing events to support their favorite charities.

The question organizers often ask is, “Can we?” Well, there are two ways to designate which organizations receive the funds that are raised.

Once your request for a fundraiser is approved, you can allow each donor to specify which organization will receive the donation, or you can advertise that all donations be undesignated. This will split the donation amongst all the CFC organizations.

To host a fundraising event during an annual Combined Federal Cam-paign, organizers must choose one of these two options because fundraising events that target or benefi t a specifi c

CFC organization are prohibited.Here are a few more guidelines to

keep in mind. CFC fundraisers are ap-proved through the same process as regular fundraisers. The fundraising request form can be found at http://lacklandfss.com/private_org.html.

Scott Wooley, 802nd Force Support Squadron, is the point of contact for processing the appropriate paperwork. Due to the typical increase in requests during the CFC, all forms must be sub-mitted to Wooley at least 10 duty days before a scheduled event.

Extremely creative or unusual fund-raiser events may require additional processing time. Make every effort to ask questions at the beginning of the approval process if possible. Raffl es and civilian clothing day fundraiser requests cannot be approved.

Following these rules prevents delays during the approval process, and en-sures another great year for the CFC. Call 210-671-2405 for more details.

Fundraising?CFC just getting started


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Top, left: Xavier Coronado, son of Staff Sgt. Albert Coronado, 59th Medical Wing, plays games during National Night Out at Lackland. Top, right: Master Sgt. Stephen Vaughn, from Air Force Recruiting Service at Randolph Air Force Base, sons, Ben and Eli, and wife, Jennifer go over items after receiving a bag of safety-related goodies from fi refi ghters participating in National Night Out at Lackland.

NIGHT OUT

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Above: Staff Sgt. Matthew Titus, 802nd Security Forces, serves as a decoy as Jany, a Dutch Shep-herd military working dog, attacks Tuesday during Na-tional Night Out at Lackland housing’s Balfour Beatty Community Center. Right: Parents and children gather to watch the military working dog demonstration during Na-tional Night Out at Lackland.

AGAINST CRIMELackland residents took a bite out of crime

Tuesday by participating in the National Night Out community party at Lack-land’s Balfour Beatty Community Cen-ter.

Organized by 802nd Security Forces and local law enforcement represen-tatives, the event helps heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, and generates support and participation in local anti-crime programs.

The event featured a barbecue and included participation from various base organizations like the fi re depart-ment, emergency medical services, family advocacy, and the American Red Cross, with visits from Sparky the Fire Dog and McGruff the Crime Dog.

Activities included a dunk booth and face painting for children.


RETIREE APPRECIATION DAY

Oct. 21, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Gateway Club

Retiree Appreciation Day is a great source of the latest information for the retiree community.

EVENT FEATURESGuest speakers • Renew ID Cards • Medical Screenings

Door Prizes • JBSA Information • Lunch

A great source for the latest information for

the retirees!

OCT. 21 9 A.M. TO 1 P.M.

GATEWAY CLUB


By Staff Sgt Josie Walck59th Medical Wing Public Affairs

The Pediatric Clinic at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center recently en-tered into a new partnership with Any Baby Can, a non-profi t organization that assists families of children born with chronic illnesses, developmental delays, health risks or other challenges.

“We view the family and child as part of a dynamic system,” said Dawn Dixon,

ABC executive director. “We feel that by serving the needs of the family, we serve the child.”

The partnership, allows ABC to as-sist military families with autism-specifi c services, community resources and edu-cational programs for children up to 12 years of age. ABC will also provide fi nan-cial assistance for medical equipment, utilities, food and clothing.

ABC case manager Dominique San-chez-York will meet with parents in the

pediatric clinic Mondays from 1-5 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to noon.

“Services are free and families do not need a TRICARE referral from their pri-mary care manager,” said Lt. Col. (Dr.) James Phalen, chief of Developmental Pe-diatrics, 59th Maternal/Child Care Squad-ron. “We are happy to offer this service for military families here.”

For more information about ABC visit its website at www.AnyBabyCanSA.org or call Sanchez-York at 210-547-3032.

Wilford Hall partners with

‘Any Baby Can’


Edwards Aquifer Level in feet above sea level

CURRENT LEVEL = 644.0

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

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

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

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

FOSTER a PUPPY

Call 671-3686

Is your business sense worth extra

money?

Submit your ideas by calling

671-CASH


DANCE AUDITIONS

Auditions for “So You Think You Can Dance” are Wednesday, 6 p.m., at the Bob Hope Performing Arts Center. The contest is Oct. 15 at 6 p.m.

Auditions are open to active-duty members, Department of Defense civilians, retirees, and dependents ages 18 and up. Prizes will be given for fi rst, second and third place.

For more information, call 210-671-2619.

JBSA AMAZING RACE

The fi rst Joint Base San Antonio “Amazing Race,” sponsored by the 59th Medical Wing NCO Council, is Oct. 22 at the Lackland Amphithe-ater.

The race starts at 8 a.m., fol-lowed by a barbecue. Entry is $10 a person or $40 for 5-person teams, and is open to all JBSA active-duty military, retirees and dependents.

The pre-registration deadline is Oct. 14.

For registration information, contact Staff Sgt. DéJayé Herrera at 210-292-6308 or Tech. Sgt. Amy

Swindells at 210-292-7176. The organizing committee meets

Fridays, 2 p.m., at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgery Center, Room 8A11. Points of contact for locations, medics and water station volunteers are also needed for the race.

For details, contact Staff Sgt. Vanessa Deanda at 210-292-3465.

NAMI-SA WALK NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

The National Alliance of Mental Illness-San Antonio needs volunteers at rest and water stops for its an-nual walk Saturday, 7:15 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Brackenridge Park Koehler Pavilion.

NAMI-SA is a self-help support and advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of individu-als, families and friends affected by mental illness.

To volunteer, contact Joyce Ven-ema at 210-734-3349.

DEALING WITH THE MEDIA

How would you respond if a news reporter approached you to comment on a matter related to the Air Force or your job?

Here are some tips to know:• Think before you speak. Contact the 502nd Air Base Wing OL-A Public

Affairs Offi ce fi rst if you are asked to do a media interview and want to do it.• If you are approached on the street by a reporter, you will be quoted in the newspaper or appear on a newscast answering questions that may prove embarrassing.• Reporters may also ask for inter-views “on line.”

Don’t appear to be the Air Force’s spokesperson; make it clear you are giving your personal opinion during an interview. Don’t try to address Air Force policy issues without fi rst consulting public affairs.

And remember, your right of free speech also means you can refuse to speak. Politely tell the media no, or to contact public affairs.

Keep in mind, your on-screen presence refl ects the Air Force image to the public.

If you are interviewed off duty, make sure you project the image you and your commander want to see as representative of the Air Force. If in doubt, call 502nd ABW OL-A Public Affairs at 210-671-2908.

SECURITY AND POLICY REVIEW

If you are preparing a speech or document for public release on

defense-related subjects, contact the 502nd Air Base Wing OL-A Public Affairs Offi ce fi rst.

The appropriate authorities must review material relating to the plans, policies, programs or operations of the Department of Defense or U.S. Government before the presentation or publication.

Call 502nd ABW OL-A Public Affairs at 210-671-2908 for more details.

JBSA HOLIDAY CHORUS AUDITIONS

The Air Force Band of the West is holding two auditions Oct. 28 for an all volunteer Joint Base San Antonio holiday chorus.

The auditions are Oct. 28, 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m., in the Long-horn Room at the Skylark Community Center.

Weekly rehearsals begin in November.

The chorus will perform at this year’s Holiday in Blue concert series, Dec. 17-18, at the Edgewood Theatre for the Performing Arts.

All active-duty Airmen, members of the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard, civilian employees, retirees and adult dependents are eligible to participate.

For more information, call 210-627-5030 or visit www.band-ofthewest.af.mil.

DIABETES RESEARCH STUDY

The Wilford Hall Ambulatory Sur-gical Clinic is looking for individuals with Type 2 diabetes to participate in a weight loss surgery study. Military medical benefi ciaries, aged 18-65, with Type 2 diabetes and who are on medication are invited to participate. Active-duty members are excluded.


CANINE FOSTER HOMES

Lifesavers, in partnership with Alamo Rescue Friends, needs foster homes for dogs prior to the dogs’ transport by San Antonio Animal Control to no-kill shelters in New England.

Lifesavers foster homes quaran-tine a dog for three weeks. The dogs are spayed or neutered, micro-chipped, behavior assessed and fully vaccinated; crates, food and any needed medical attention are provided.

For more information about the program, call 210-313-6961 or 210-909-0463.

LOCAL BRIEFS

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

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

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

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

Seventh-Day AdventistService, 12:30 - 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


OCT. 14BMT FAMILY SEMINAR

The Air Force Basic Military Train-ing Family Seminar is today at noon in the BMT Reception Center, Bldg. 7246. The seminar provides informa-tion on the Air Force and its benefi ts to family members.

OCT. 17RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR

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

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

For details, call 210-671-3722.

FAMILY READINESS BRIEFING

A family readiness briefi ng for de

ploying 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, going on remote assignments or extended temporary deployments. Call 210-671-3722 for details.

OCT. 18AMVET 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 AMVET representative, call 210-699-5087.

OCT. 18�20TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

A three-day transition assistance

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

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


OCT. 19PERFORMING ARTS GROUP MEETING

The Lackland Performing Arts Group meets Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., at Arnold Hall Community Center.

An open microphone forum, “Expressions,” follows the meeting.


OCT. 20DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY CLASS

A class by the Texas Department

of Public Safety on how to apply for DPS jobs is Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.


PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL

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


OCT. 21BMT FAMILY SEMINAR

The Air Force Basic Military Training Family Seminar is Oct. 21, 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.

OCT. 24FAMILY READINESS BRIEFING

A family readiness briefi ng for deploying personnel is Oct. 24, 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. Call 210-671-3722 for details.

RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR

A return and reunion seminar is Oct. 24, 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.


OCT. 25AMVET REPRESENTATIVE

An American Veterans National Service Offi cer is available to help with disability claims Oct. 25, 8 a.m. to noon, at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

For more information or to make an appointment with an AMVET representative, call 210-699-5087.

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

sportsOCTOBER 7, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 23

GATEWAY CLASSIC RUNLackland hosts its third an-

nual Gateway Classic Run Oct. 15, 9 a.m., at the basic mili-tary training parade grounds.

Registration for the 5K and 10K runs is $20 and $30 before Oct. 15. The cost is $45 and $55, respectively, on the day of event. The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Register at participating fi tness centers or download an entry form at www.lacklandfss.com. Call 671-3716/0854/2725 for more details.

BOWLING LEAGUE OPENINGS

The Skylark Bowling Center has openings for mixed, senior, and ladies leagues. Slots are available Tuesdays through Fridays. Call 671-1234 for more information.

Upcoming

ScoreboardVOLLEYBALL

By Jose T. Garza IIISports Editor

Tim Anderson came through in clutch time for the men’s Warhawks Varsity Basketball team in a 67-64 victory over Southwest Texas Junior Col-lege in their season opener Sept. 29.

The Warhawks were down as many as 10 points in the sec-ond half when Anderson tied the game 61-61 with a pair of free throws with 2:27 left.

The stroking guard put the Warhawks up 63-61 before SWTJC guard Josh Register scored a three-pointer with a minute left to put the team from Uvalde back in the lead 64-63.

Anderson didn’t let Regis-ter’s three-pointer be the end

of regulation, as he attacked the rim twice in under a min-ute and scored the fi nal four points with free throws to give the Warhawks victory on open-ing night.

Anderson, who has played on the All Air Force basketball team, described the win in one word – “Ugly.

“Since shots weren’t going in, I just got to drive the bas-ketball,” Anderson said. “I was just trying to go for what was working and that was driving to the rack.”

Anderson’s game wasn’t ugly as he tallied 21 points with 19 scored in the second half and 12 of 12 on free throws.

“That dude is a basketball icon when it comes to play-ing with the All Armed Forces and All Air Force team,” War-

hawks Basketball Coach Curt McGlown said. “When you have somebody of his caliber out on the court, it relieves a lot of my duties as far as putting people in certain sets.”

Anderson is a former Moun-tain West Conference defensive player of the year, and coach said his player puts team ac-colades fi rst before himself.

“What he brings to this team, as far as leadership and con-tinuity, is character, and his character is unbelievable,” Mc-Glown said. “He displays team and I thank him for that.”

Damien Turner and Drak Baker contributed 10 points each for the Warhawks.

“The team is passionate on defense and they love to win,” McGlown said. “We’ve got to gel as a team and we will.”

Warhawk men win opener

Photos by Robbin CresswellWarhawks guard Tim Anderson, middle, makes a dive for the basketball in one of many plays that contributed in the Warhawks victory over Southwest Texas Junior College Sept. 29. An-derson had 21 points and made 10 straight free throws to bring the Warhawks back from a 10-point defi cit to win the game. Below: Anderson puts in work on defense.

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Varsity Sports Director

Joe Bela

Chief of Internal Communications

Jose T. Garza III

Talespinner Sports EditorSteve Reichert

Fitness & Sports Director

Lady Warhawks lasso Cowgirls, 73-49

By Jose T. Garza IIISports Editor

The Lady Warhawks basketball team opened its season by defeating Southwest Texas Junior College Cowgirls 73-49 Sept. 29.

Guards Angela Tisdale and Laurelle Hoffman had 19 and 15 points respectively. Tisdale’s 13 points came in the fi rst half. The Warhawks had 25 points in the fi rst half and held the Cowgirls to 22 points.

“For the fi rst game we did pretty good, and our defense looked good,” Lady Warhawks coach Paul “TC” Caviel said.

The Cowgirls scored 27 points in the second half, but no Cowgirl scored in double digits.

Even though the Warhawks won the game by 24 points, Caviel said the team needs to work on slowing the fast break and cutting turnovers, as the women had 18 turnovers total.

The Lady Warhawks play again Saturday at the South Texas Club Sports League pre-season tourna-ment.

Tisdale tallies 19 points in Hawks season opener

Photos by Robbin CresswellAt left: Forward Latoya Reavesweaver lays up the ball, hoping to put points on the board for the Lady Warhawks. Far left: Guard Laurelle Hoffman paces to make a fastbreak to the rim.

NFL - WEEK 5 10-6 13-3 9-7 12-4 GRIDlocks GUEST

New Orleans at Carolina, Sunday New Orleans New Orleans New Orleans New Orleans Carolina

Oakland at Houston, Sunday Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston

Arizona at Minnesota, Sunday Arizona Minnesota Minnesota Arizona Minnesota

Seattle at N.Y. Giants, Sunday NY Giants NY Giants NY Giants NY Giants NY Giants

K.C. at Indianapolis, Sunday Kansas City Indianapolis Indianapolis Kansas City Indianapolis

Philadelphia at Buffalo, Sunday Buffalo Philadelphia Philadelphia Buffalo Buffalo

Cincinnati at Jacksonville, Sunday Cincinnati Jacksonville Jacksonville Jacksonville Jacksonville

Tennessee at Pittsburgh, Sunday Tennessee Pittsburgh Tennessee Pittsburgh Pittsburgh

Tampa Bay at S.F., Sunday Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Tampa Bay San Francisco San Francisco

N.Y. Jets at New England, Sunday New England New England New England New England New England

San Diego at Denver, Sunday San Diego San Diego San Diego San Diego Denver

Green Bay at Atlanta, Sunday Green Bay Green Bay Greem Bay Green Bay Atlanta

Chicago at Detroit, Monday Detroit Chicago Detroit Chicago Detroit

OVERALL: 38-24 OVERALL: 44-18 OVERALL: 42-20 OVERALL: 46-16

Curtis McGlown

Warhawks Men's Basketball Coach

“Good thing is the Dallas Cow-boys and Antonio "Ramiro" Romo won't be blowing another game this week. They could have easily been 4-0. Instead, they continue to put a dagger in every Cowboys' fan heart – even the closet Cow-boy fan! The bye week helps ease the pain. Too bad Dallas takes on the New England Patriots in week six. Can every one say 2-3? Go Packers!

– Joe Bela

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