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A PUBL ICAT ION OF THE 502nd A IR BASE W ING

Feds Feed Families Photo by Robbin CresswellAirmen Basic Thomas Alston and Darrell Dumas, both assigned to the 324th Training Squadron, sort through donated food items Aug. 30 at the fl ight kitchen on Kelly Airfi eld. Airmen from several organizations at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, including the 802nd Mission Support Group, 37th Training Wing and the 59th Medical Wing, gathered more than 1,500 pounds of donated food as part of the 2012 Feds Feed Families Campaign. Airmen 1st Class Derris Green and Natasha Wholey, 802nd Mission Support Group, spearheaded the event, which went to support The Children’s Shelter in San Antonio.

9/11 RememberedWing command chief recalls life-changing eventsPG 2

Drought PersistsJBSA imposes Stage IIIrestrictions at installationsPG 4

Drouughht PPeerrrrsssissttss

Warhawks Ousted!Men’s soccer team getskicked out in � rst roundPG 19

Chevallier on JBSA ’We support people,’ says new deputy commanderPG 3

Warhhaawkkss OOustted!

TALESPINNER September 7, 2012commentary

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BRIG. GEN. THERESA C. CARTER,COMMANDER

OSCAR BALLADARES,DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

JOE BELA, CHIEF,INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS

210-671-4111

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Joint Base San AntonioLackland

Editorial Staff

BRIG. GEN. THERESA C. CARTER,COMMANDER

OSCAR BALLADARES,DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

JOE BELA, CHIEF,INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS

210-671-4111

MANAGING EDITOR, VACANT

MIKE JOSEPH,SENIOR WRITER, 210-671-4357

JOSE T. GARZA, IIISPORTS/STAFF WRITER,210-671-0478

DOROTHY LONAS,DESIGN/LAYOUT, 210-671-5049

‘Sir, the mission has changed’

By Chief Master Sgt. Jose A. LugoSantiagoCommand chief, 502nd Air Base Wing

In a speech at the Cooper Union in New York City on Feb. 27, 1860, President Abraham Lincoln cited, “Let

us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith, let us to the end dare to do our duty as we understand it.”

He called to all who could hear not to be afraid to do their duty to defend the na-tion against those who threatened the gift of freedom. We would not be afraid. We would defend. And we did, engaging in a war that ultimately preserved our nation.

One hundred forty-one years later, on Sept. 11, 2001, some threatened our nation in the most appalling manner. The words of Lincoln again rang loudly in our hearts like no other time in 141 years. This was our call to duty.

Do you remember? If someone were to ask me what I did two days ago, I would have to think hard; most of the times I can-not remember. But, I remember Sept. 11, 2001.

I was a training instructor in Air Force Basic Military Training. The night before the 11th, I remember talking with my trainees about the importance of being pre-pared. I remember telling them our mission was to train and be ready. Several hours later, I shipped them to the warrior week encampment.

On Sept. 11, I woke up to a morning cup of coffee and the early morning news. Then I saw this airplane fl ying too close to the twin towers. All of the sudden, the air-craft hit one of the towers. Then, another aircraft, and the letters on the TV clearly noted, “America Under Attack!”

I did not know what to do. Was this re-ally happening? Then the phone rang.

“Sergeant LugoSantiago?”“Yes, this is Sergeant LugoSantiago.

Who’s this?”“Sir, you need to report to duty immedi-

ately; then you’ll pick up your trainees. You will get the whole brief once you get in.”

“Yes, Sir.”I don’t ever recall getting in my uniform

so quickly. I still recall the monologue while I was driving. I reported to work, then I went to pick up my trainees.

As soon as I arrived to the warrior week encampment, I made eye contact with my dorm chief.

“Dorm chief, form the trainees on this line. We’re leaving. Make it quick,” I said.

She answered, “Yes, sir. Proceeding, sir!”As I had the trainees lined up, counted

and calling their names one by one, I told them the news.

One of the element leaders, recalling the conversation we’d had the night before, and thinking about her family in New York, tried her hardest to contain her tears and

said, “Sir, the mission has changed.”Her words echo to this day. The mis-

sion has changed. We mobilized our Armed Forces to fi nd these people who tried to hurt us. The mission had changed, indeed.

A little more than 10 years later, on Dec. 15, 2011, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta spoke at a ceremony to mark the end of the U.S mission in Iraq. He noted more than 1 million service members had served in Iraq since 2003. Of those, nearly 4,500 died and more than 30,000 were wounded.

In Afghanistan, several thousand troops continue to serve. As of March 31, the United States had approximately 86,692 military personnel – “boots on the ground” – in Afghanistan. Their courage in respond-ing to the call of duty is what our nation will remember and study for generations to come. My gratitude goes out to them.

The mission changed, but the resolve and spirit of the American warrior did not. Our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen and Coastguardsmen took on this mission to fi nd these people and those who harbor them, vowing to the end to do their duty so freedom could ring.

Our military families also took on an enduring mission. They did not sign papers enlisting them, but every thought and sor-row was a clear sign they were our silent warriors. They, too, swore to do their duty so freedom could ring in every corner of our nation.

This coming Sept. 11, 2012, I will re-member. You should too. But more impor-tantly, all of us should spend time with our families and friends and recount our own stories, lest we forget how others threat-ened but our resolve never waived.

“He who has done his best for his own time has lived for all times.”

– Johann von Schiller

Chief recounts events of 9/11

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Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiagoCommand chief, 502nd Air Base Wing

September 7, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 3news9/11 REMEMBRANCE RUN

The Robert D. Gaylor NCO Academy’s “Let’s Lift Up Our Fallen” 9/11 remem-brance run is Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 4:11 p.m., at the 1.5-mile track on the basic military training side of Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

The event is for JBSA Department of Defense cardholders and dependents.

For details, call Tech. Sgt. Nonika Green at 210-671-2873.

AIR FORCE BIRTHDAY BALL

The Joint Base San Antonio Air Force Birthday Ball is Sept. 21 at the Omni Hotel, 9821 Colonnade Blvd. Social hour begins at 6 p.m.; dinner is at 7 p.m.

The reservation deadline is today. For details, call 210-292-8001.

FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE AT WHASCThe fl u vaccine is available at the

Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center Immunizations Clinic for active-duty per-sonnel. Active-duty members are required to receive the vaccine by Nov. 21.

Flu shots are also available to all Department of Defense benefi ciaries at the WHASC atrium. Flu shots will be administered Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and active-duty members will have priority. Patients with booked appointments may receive the vaccine from their primary care manager.

The immunizations clinic’s Mobile Flu Unit will also administer the vaccine at active-duty job locations across the base, to include the Lackland Training Annex. Dates, times and locations are forthcom-ing. For details, call 210-292-4278.

TRUEMPER STREET BRIDGE WORK Repair work on the Truemper Street

bridge will reduce traffi c to one lane in each direction for six hours weekdays through Sept. 18. The lane closures run Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

In addition to the bridge work, a six-month project to replace existing pavement continues on Truemper Street, from the Airman’s Gate at Valley Hi to Carswell Avenue.

To access the base through the Air-man’s Gate at Valley Hi, two inbound traffi c lanes will funnel into one lane.

To exit the base through the Airman’s Gate, one outbound traffi c lane will be open until the project is completed in January 2013.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Chevallier ready to support members, families

Photo by Rich McFaddenU.S. Army Col. Jim Chevallier, in his new position as the 502nd Air Base Wing vice commander and Joint Base San Antonio deputy com-mander, discusses his vision Aug. 24 at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.

By Airman 1st Class Lincoln KorverJBSA-Randolph Public Affairs

While bidding adieu to Army Col. Robert Bridgford, Joint Base San Anto-nio is simultaneously welcoming Army Col. Jim Chevallier to take his place as the 502nd Air Base Wing vice com-mander and JBSA deputy commander.

Chevallier brings to JBSA prior expe-rience as the chief of staff of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan, his last assignment.

“My initial impression is that there are many great teams doing great work all across Joint Base San Antonio,” he said.

Before he received this assignment, Chevallier was originally going to be stationed at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston with a different role. Once he returned from Afghanistan, he received orders to the 502nd ABW.

Chevallier is highly optimistic about the opportunity.

“The great thing about being in the installation business is we support peo-ple in the execution of their mission,” he said. “There’s a lot of wear and tear on the military services right now. I look forward to being able to infl uence the

support that is given to service mem-bers and their families.”

Chevallier approaches leadership the same way he thinks everyone should view it within their lives, because he believes everyone has the capability to be a leader.

“I probably have a different defi ni-tion of leadership than most people,” he said.

“Most folks think of leadership as someone who is in a duty position that places them in a supervisory capacity. I would offer that there is leadership at all levels.”

Chevallier said being placed in a position coded with a leadership title doesn’t matter.

“All it takes is identifying what needs to be done and gathering the necessary resources to take on that challenge,” he said. “Whether you’re a private, airman basic or four-star general, that’s what a leader does.”

Chevallier also highlighted selfl ess-ness as a quality of a leader and a model service member.

“The ideal service member, in my opinion formed throughout the years, is disciplined, physically fi t, competent

in whatever their skill set is and, lastly, recognizes that it’s not a job,” he said. “We’re in a duty position – serving in the armed forces and our mission and our responsibilities are bigger than the individual,” he said.

Chevallier is already considering available resources to take on some of the JBSA and wing challenges he will tackle in his role as vice commander.

“There is no secret about the state of the economy for the United States or the world,” he said. “Whenever there are economic diffi culties, the Depart-ment of Defense and all the services take a money cut. We are in a period of dwindling resources – and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It forces us to determine what is really important and focus on those priority efforts that will have the biggest impact on the mission, service members and their families.”

Chevallier arrived at Fort Sam Hous-ton about three weeks ago and has vis-ited all JBSA locations.

“I’ve been able to meet a large amount of the team here at Joint Base San Antonio, and I’m looking forward to working with them,” Chevallier said. “I’m happy to be joining this team.”

September 7, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 3news9/11 REMEMBRANCE RUN

The Robert D. Gaylor NCO Academy’s “Let’s Lift Up Our Fallen” 9/11 remem-brance run is Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 4:11 p.m., at the 1.5-mile track on the basic military training side of Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

The event is for JBSA Department of Defense cardholders and dependents.

For details, call Tech. Sgt. Nonika Green at 210-671-2873.

AIR FORCE BIRTHDAY BALL

The Joint Base San Antonio Air Force Birthday Ball is Sept. 21 at the Omni Hotel, 9821 Colonnade Blvd. Social hour begins at 6 p.m.; dinner is at 7 p.m.

The reservation deadline is today. For details, call 210-292-8001.

FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE AT WHASCThe fl u vaccine is available at the

Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center Immunizations Clinic for active-duty per-sonnel. Active-duty members are required to receive the vaccine by Nov. 21.

Flu shots are also available to all Department of Defense benefi ciaries at the WHASC atrium. Flu shots will be administered Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and active-duty members will have priority. Patients with booked appointments may receive the vaccine from their primary care manager.

The immunizations clinic’s Mobile Flu Unit will also administer the vaccine at active-duty job locations across the base, to include the Lackland Training Annex. Dates, times and locations are forthcom-ing. For details, call 210-292-4278.

TRUEMPER STREET BRIDGE WORK Repair work on the Truemper Street

bridge will reduce traffi c to one lane in each direction for six hours weekdays through Sept. 18. The lane closures run Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

In addition to the bridge work, a six-month project to replace existing pavement continues on Truemper Street, from the Airman’s Gate at Valley Hi to Carswell Avenue.

To access the base through the Air-man’s Gate at Valley Hi, two inbound traffi c lanes will funnel into one lane.

To exit the base through the Airman’s Gate, one outbound traffi c lane will be open until the project is completed in January 2013.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Chevallier ready to support members, families

Photo by Rich McFaddenU.S. Army Col. Jim Chevallier, in his new position as the 502nd Air Base Wing vice commander and Joint Base San Antonio deputy com-mander, discusses his vision Aug. 24 at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.

By Airman 1st Class Lincoln KorverJBSA-Randolph Public Affairs

While bidding adieu to Army Col. Robert Bridgford, Joint Base San Anto-nio is simultaneously welcoming Army Col. Jim Chevallier to take his place as the 502nd Air Base Wing vice com-mander and JBSA deputy commander.

Chevallier brings to JBSA prior expe-rience as the chief of staff of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan, his last assignment.

“My initial impression is that there are many great teams doing great work all across Joint Base San Antonio,” he said.

Before he received this assignment, Chevallier was originally going to be stationed at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston with a different role. Once he returned from Afghanistan, he received orders to the 502nd ABW.

Chevallier is highly optimistic about the opportunity.

“The great thing about being in the installation business is we support peo-ple in the execution of their mission,” he said. “There’s a lot of wear and tear on the military services right now. I look forward to being able to infl uence the

support that is given to service mem-bers and their families.”

Chevallier approaches leadership the same way he thinks everyone should view it within their lives, because he believes everyone has the capability to be a leader.

“I probably have a different defi ni-tion of leadership than most people,” he said.

“Most folks think of leadership as someone who is in a duty position that places them in a supervisory capacity. I would offer that there is leadership at all levels.”

Chevallier said being placed in a position coded with a leadership title doesn’t matter.

“All it takes is identifying what needs to be done and gathering the necessary resources to take on that challenge,” he said. “Whether you’re a private, airman basic or four-star general, that’s what a leader does.”

Chevallier also highlighted selfl ess-ness as a quality of a leader and a model service member.

“The ideal service member, in my opinion formed throughout the years, is disciplined, physically fi t, competent

in whatever their skill set is and, lastly, recognizes that it’s not a job,” he said. “We’re in a duty position – serving in the armed forces and our mission and our responsibilities are bigger than the individual,” he said.

Chevallier is already considering available resources to take on some of the JBSA and wing challenges he will tackle in his role as vice commander.

“There is no secret about the state of the economy for the United States or the world,” he said. “Whenever there are economic diffi culties, the Depart-ment of Defense and all the services take a money cut. We are in a period of dwindling resources – and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It forces us to determine what is really important and focus on those priority efforts that will have the biggest impact on the mission, service members and their families.”

Chevallier arrived at Fort Sam Hous-ton about three weeks ago and has vis-ited all JBSA locations.

“I’ve been able to meet a large amount of the team here at Joint Base San Antonio, and I’m looking forward to working with them,” Chevallier said. “I’m happy to be joining this team.”

TALESPINNER September 7, 2012

Joint Base San Antonio offi cials have implemented Stage III water restric-tions at military installations in the lo-cal area.

Irrigation is now allowed only once every other week between 3-8 a.m. and 8-10 p.m. on designated watering days, which are based on the last digit of a residential address or building number.

Additional restrictions include the following:

The use of portable yard pools is • prohibited.

Fire hydrant and sewer fl ushing is • prohibited unless maintenance or repair work is occurring.

Government vehicles can be only • washed once a month.

No new planting is allowed.•

Stage III restrictions were triggered when the Comal Springs water fl ow fell at or below the established rate of 180 cubic feet per second. Also, currently, the Edwards Aquifer is at 639.6 feet above sea level.

JBSA personnel should not confuse JBSA water restrictions with the SAWS restriction levels. JBSA is obligated to follow the Biological Opinion Agreement with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services as part of the Endangered Species Act, which is more stringent than the San Antonio Water Systems restrictions.

This agreement establishes the JBSA Drought Management Plan, which is available online at www.jbsa.af.mil. (Source, Anthony Martinez, JBSA engi-neer)

JBSA imposes Stage III water restrictions

Students attending the Lackland Independent School District may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals.

At registration, and on the fi rst day of school, each student will be given an application, a set of guidelines, and a letter of explanation about the meal program. Breakfast is $1 and lunch is $2. The reduced price for students is 30 cents for breakfast and 40 cents for lunch.

Applications for free or reduced meals may be submitted throughout the school year.

Families who may not be eligible at the begin-ning of the school year, but whose status changes later – such as a decrease in household income, an increase in household size, or unemployment – can reapply.

Information on applications is strictly confi den-tial and is used only to decide eligibility. Approved applications on fi le from the previous school year will be valid until a new application is received or until Oct. 8, 2012.

For more information, contact Marcos Ro-driquez, Lackland ISD Food Service Director, at 210-357-5056. (Courtesy, Lackland ISD)

Lackland schoolsoffering studentsdiscounted meals

For water restrictions, visit www.jbsa.af.mil

STAGE I I I

CURRENT LEVEL

639.6' Normal - above 660’

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

Edwards Aquifer Level

in feet above sea level


By Mike JosephSenior Writer

A command pilot with more than 3,500 hours of fl ight expe-rience took charge of the 37th Training Wing during a formal change of command ceremony Tuesday morning at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

With Maj. Gen. Leonard Pat-rick, 2nd Air Force commander, as presiding offi cial, Col. Mark D. Camerer took command of the largest training mission of its kind in the Air Force. He re-places Col. Eric Axelbank, who is headed to a new assignment at Headquarters Air Force, Wash-ington, D.C.

“It’s a big job, a tough job,” Pat-rick told an estimated 250 people who attended the ceremony, as he recalled his experience as a former 37th TRW commander. “Eric spent nights, weekends and holidays working the job. He was a great wingman.”

Looking toward the future, Pat-rick cited Camerer’s attributes as the new wing commander.

“He’s experienced, he’s the right guy,” Patrick said. “We’re proud to have him.”

Axelbank also had high praise for Camerer.

“The Warhawks are getting a world-class professional and a very experienced leader. I’m ex-cited for the wing and the things Colonel Camerer is going to bring

to the organization,” he said.Camerer takes over the 37th

TRW after spending the past 18 months leading the 436th Air-lift Wing, Dover Air Force Base, Del.

As the 436th AW commander, Camerer was responsible for the combined C-5 Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III organiza-tion that provides worldwide airlift of high-priority personnel and cargo. Dover is also home to the Charles C. Carson Center for Mortuary Affairs, the Depart-ment of Defense’s largest aerial port, and the Air Mobility Com-mand Museum.

“I am thankful for the opportu-nity,” Camerer said to Patrick. “I will honor your trust and prove myself worthy of your confi -dence.”

Addressing other senior lead-ers and mission partners in at-tendance, Camerer said he would work tirelessly to ensure the wing is organized, trained and equipped to properly execute in-dividual and unit missions.

“My service to you is my great-est responsibility,” he said. “To-gether, we will serve our nation with honor and respect. Together, we will develop Airmen.

“Together, we are more than the Gateway to the Air Force. We are the unit that provides the people with the Air Force spirit that ensures we have the capabil-ity to ‘Fly, Fight, Win.’”

Camerer takes command of 37th TRW

Photo by Alan BoedekerMaj. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 2nd Air Force commander, presents the 37th Training Wing guidon to incoming commander Col. Mark D. Camerer during a change of command ceremony Tuesday at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. As commander of the 37th TRW, Camerer is in charge of the larg-est training wing in the Air Force, comprised of more than 16,000 students and permanent party Airmen. Known as the “Gateway to the Air Force,” the wing consists of six groups, which graduate 85,000-plus students annually.

“My service to you is my greatest responsibility. Together, we willserve our nation with honor andrespect. Together, we will developAirmen.”

– Col. Mark D. Camerer

September 7, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 7

Photo by Richard McFaddenSenior leaders from each of the military services in San Antonio kick off the 2012 Combined Federal Campaign during a signing ceremony Aug. 27 at the Lahm Con-ference Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. From left to right: Army Maj. Gen. Walter L. Davis, U.S. Army North deputy commanding general; Marine Corps Maj. Martin D. Gale, Inspector-Instructor Staff executive offi cer; Navy Capt. John D. Larnerd Jr., Navy Medicine Training Center commanding offi cer; and Air Force Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr., Air Education and Training Command commander. The 2012 Combined Federal Campaign began Sept. 1.

CFC SEASON KICK OFF


By Nathan SimmonsAir Education and Training Command Public Affairs

When a forward operating base in Af-ghanistan was attacked Aug. 28, 2011, an Airman’s heroism and leadership resulted in the timely treatment of 75 active duty casualties – all of whom lived to tell their stories.

Tech. Sgt. Vanessa Bibb, a unit train-ing manager for the 59th Medical Wing assigned to the San Antonio Military Medical Center, volunteered in Novem-ber 2010 to deploy to Afghanistan in June 2011. While deployed, she was requested by name to be the immuniza-tions noncommissioned offi cer in charge for Forward Operating Base Smart and its four detachments.

When FOB Smart was attacked, en-emy insurgents detonated a 400-pound vehicle-borne improvised explosive de-vice, and followed with multiple rock-et-propelled grenades and small arms fi re. Moments after the attack, Bibb fa-cilitated the treatment of 75 active-duty International Security Assistance Force members; 14 were critically wounded.

“Our building looked like a tornado had gone through it, and we had sev-eral guys who were critically wounded,” Bibb said. “At that point, you have to put your emotions aside and give them the best care you possibly can.”

This wasn’t the last intense episode Bibb would face; her courage would be tested again during her deployment.

Bibb then became the lead medic as-sisting Special Forces personnel, who were conducting counterinsurgency and

village stabilization missions. While con-ducting operations, Bibb’s position came under enemy fi re. She directed villag-ers to take cover, and provided security to roughly 20 local elders and coalition force members.

Several days later, a fi re broke out inside the housing area that contained more than 100 Romanian Army person-nel. Bibb quickly responded, directing the evacuation of 26 casualties, while simultaneously helping extinguish the

fi re. No lives were lost.“The fi re was a big surprise to all of

us, because we were winding down from a long day. When we heard about it, we grabbed extinguishers and began to put it out,” Bibb said. “It engulfed four huge tents, but I was the only medic in the camp, so I had to stop and treat the peo-ple with burns and smoke inhalation.”

For her distinguished service as a combat medic, Bibb was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, the Air Force Achievement Medal, the Army Combat Medical Badge, and the Army Combat Action Badge.

Bibb was one of 20 Airmen selected to be featured in the seventh volume of the Air Force Chief of Staff’s Portraits in Courage. She demonstrated what the Air Force’s Portraits in Courage embod-ies – leadership and valor while defend-ing our nation.

Bibb was one of fi ve Portraits in Courage heroes chosen to participate in sporting events, special tours, a heroes’ luncheon and other activities during Air Force Week, Aug. 19-21 in New York City.

Medical Airman’s heroism lands her in ‘Portraits in Courage’

U.S. Air Force photoTech. Sgt. Vanessa Bibb, unit training manager for the 59th Medical Wing Inpatient Opera-tions Group, San Antonio Military Medical Center, is featured in the Secretary of the Air Force’s Portraits in Courage.


FAMILY EXTRAVAGANZA

Photos by Alan BoedekerTOP: Jordan, Allen and Carly Green perform at the Military Family Appreciation Extravaganza Aug. 18 at the Arnold Hall Community Center. The performance honored deployed service members and their families. The event was the idea of Jacqueline Rita, a former military spouse. Chaplain (Capt.) Shannon Workman, 502nd Air Base Wing Chaplains Offi ce, co-sponsored the show and presented a speech in honor of deployed service members and their families.

LEFT: Eirishana Jenkins, 8, accompanied by other members of the Anointed Praise Dancers, performs at the Military Family Appreciation Extravaganza Aug. 18 at the Arnold Hall Community Center. The event also featured vocalists and mimes, face painting and inspirational messages from guest speakers.


FAMILY EXTRAVAGANZA

Photos by Alan BoedekerTOP: Jordan, Allen and Carly Green perform at the Military Family Appreciation Extravaganza Aug. 18 at the Arnold Hall Community Center. The performance honored deployed service members and their families. The event was the idea of Jacqueline Rita, a former military spouse. Chaplain (Capt.) Shannon Workman, 502nd Air Base Wing Chaplains Offi ce, co-sponsored the show and presented a speech in honor of deployed service members and their families.

LEFT: Eirishana Jenkins, 8, accompanied by other members of the Anointed Praise Dancers, performs at the Military Family Appreciation Extravaganza Aug. 18 at the Arnold Hall Community Center. The event also featured vocalists and mimes, face painting and inspirational messages from guest speakers.


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Civilian Supervisory Cat II

Gregory Santiago

773rdEnterprise

Sourcing Squadron

Civilian Non-Supervisory Cat III

Jennifer Ramirez

773rdEnterprise

Sourcing Squadron

Civilian Supervisory Cat I

Rolton Lovett

59thMedical

Wing

Civilian Non-Supervisory Cat I

Glenn Gaspard

59thMedical

Wing

Civilian Wage Grade

Eloy Diaz

802ndCivil Engineer

Squadron

Company Grade Offi cer

Capt. Robert Bireley

67th

Network WarfareWing

Honor Guard, NCO

Staff Sgt. Gilberto Wilson

342ndTraining Squadron

Noncommissioned Offi cer

Tech. Sgt. Amanda Caldwell

91stNetwork Warfare

Squadron

Honor Guard, Airman Category

Senior Airman Jazmyne

Sumrall-McCauley

59thPharmacy Squadron

Junior Enlisted Member

Airman 1st Class Michael Palow

802ndOperations

SupportSquadron

Senior Enlisted Member

Master Sgt. Garry Miles

AF Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance

Agency

Civilian Non-Supervisory Cat II

Jessica Hill

Joint Information Operations

Warfare Center


Senior Airman Udait Esho543rd Support Squadron Duty title: Knowledge operations journeymanTime in service: Two years, nine monthsHometown: Niles, Ill.

“Although Senior Airman Udait Esho is recognized as the 543rd Support Squadron’s Diamond Sharp recipient, this Airman is Diamond Sharp every month of the year. Udait is internally driven to exceed standards. She strives for excellence in every task and regularly fi nds ways to improve processes to increase work center effi ciency. As a senior airman, she leads and mentors junior Airmen in the commanders support element, ensuring required training tasks are accomplished and properly documented. Additionally, she works with new Airmen to ensure they are on track and motivated to complete career development courses. Esho performs as an NCO and naturally fulfi lls the role of NCO in charge of her immediate work area. In an effort to improve her personal fi tness, she has teamed up with the Fisher House Foundation to run in the 2012 Air Force Marathon. To date, she has raised more than $500 towards her favorite charity while earning her position on the Fisher House marathon team.”

– Master Sgt. Sherlock E. Walker Jr.First sergeant, 543rd Support Squadron

Sta� Sgt. Jennifer Hurt67th Network Warfare WingDuty title: Executive assistant to thecommand chiefTime in service: Nine yearsHometown: San Antonio

“Staff Sgt. Jennifer Hurt is an outstanding NCO. She is dedicated toimproving the lives of others within her area of infl uence. She embodiesthe core value of service before self. As the wing staff physical trainingleader, she is responsible for ensuring the 30-plus staff members arefi t to fi ght with a 100 percent pass rate. She is heavily involved in thecommunity as the 5/6 Council vice president, a team mom for youthbasketball and soccer teams, and a volunteer at the Fisher House. Sheis also a guest briefer at Airman Leadership School, encouraging newAirmen to embrace the Air Force Core Values. Hurt never forgets customsand courtesies as she always stands up when a senior-ranking militarymember walks into her offi ce. It is an honor to serve with an NCO whoacts and leads like an a NCO. She is defi nitely Diamond Sharp!”

– MASTER SGT. COURTNEY WALKERFIRST SERGEANT, 91ST NETWORK WARFARE SQUADRON

Senior Airman Zachary Cripe453rd Electronic Warfare SquadronDuty title: Electronic intelligence analystTime in service: Two years, 10 monthsHometown: Lebanon, Ind.

“Senior Airman Zachary Cripe was selected ahead of his peers to lead operational activities for our fl agging fl ight. He managed the analysis of 12 junior Airmen, ensuring that time-critical data made its way to fi ve national databases and provided mission planners with accurate mission planning information. Cripe’s exemplary performance also led to his selection as an integrated project team lead. As lead analyst, he is charged with providing input to a four-man team responsible for developing the next generation analytical software used by the fl ight. This capability will enhance current electronic warfare efforts for U.S. and joint partners. Cripe also serves as a fl ight safety representative and is organizing a team of squadron Airmen to support the Airmen Against Drunk Driving program. He also led a squadron effort to conduct on-base surveys, which provided seatbelt use statistics for our wing’s commanders cup safety challenge. Cripe continues to take classes toward his Community College of the Air Force degree in intelli-gence studies and a bachelor’s degree in computer science and network security. He is currently pursuing technical school instructor duty. Cripe leads by example and embodies our Air Force Core Values.”

– Master Sgt. Michael HingerFirst sergeant, 453rd Electronic Warfare Squadron

Congratulations to the following 62 Airmen for being selected as honor graduates among the 625 Air Force basic military trainees graduating today:

320th Training SquadronFlight 573

Leven ButlerKeith EdwardsEverett HolmesJeremy LongJaron SnyderKyle TaylorLopez TorresThomas Vamvakos

Flight 574Ryan CanaanRichard DickensAdam HilbertSteven LizardiStephan Mason

321st Training Squadron Flight 567

Keith Lages

Brett LuithlyJoshua Stevenson

Flight 568Kevin CroftClayton KellerRobert RameyWilliam Thompson IVSpencer WheelerNolan Willmon

322nd Training SquadronFlight 571

Jerry Franklin Jr.Braxton LeichtDamian McQuigg

323rd Training Squadron Flight 575Kyle GreeneJoseph MorganRyan MottleyPhillip SchwanRyan Williams

Flight 576Rebecca AllenYetunde Bey

Eboni ButlerBrittany ChandlerRose HendersonJolonda JonesMichelle SiekierskiJerrilee StralowKelsey Towle

326th Training SquadronFlight 565

Moses DivakerOsato IdehenTeran PugaPedro SanchezZachary Scheffl erJerremy Smith

Flight 566Denise HillJayme Howell

331st Training SquadronFlight 569

George ForderKalin FullerNicholas HanlonSamuel Hastert

Isaac HolbrookAaron KeyFranklin KritzmanDante LindseyJason MohammadiAustin SimmonsLorenzo Spears

Flight 570Jacob KrauseJacob MartelPhillip RoneyScott Shobert

Top BMT AirmanMichelle Siekierski323rd TRS, Flight 576

Most Physically Fit

Male AirmenMark Walpole, 331st TRS, Flight 569Terrell Archer, 321st TRS, Flight 568George Cady, 331st TRS, Flight 569

Kelsey Armstead, 320th TRS, Flight 573

Female AirmenJayme Howell, 326th TRS, Flight 566Grace Beckel, 326th TRS, Flight 566Jerrilee Stralow, 323rd TRS, Flight 576Charity Kidder, 322nd TRS, Flight 572

Male Flights331st TRS, Flight 569323rd TRS, Flight 575320th TRS, Flight 574

Female Flights323rd TRS, Flight 576326th TRS, Flight 566322nd TRS, Flight 572

Top Academic Flights323rd TRS, Flight 576331st TRS, Flight 569326th TRS, Flight 565


J O I N T B A S E S A N A N T O N I O - L A C K L A N D

The Sesame StreetUSO Experience

for Military FamiliesSesame Street and the USO are bringing the furry, fuzzy and friendly muppets to military families around the world.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:Meet Katie, a military kid on Sesame Street who is moving to a new »

placeFree admission for military families and their children »Mini-show and giveaways »For tour information visit www.sesamestreet.org/TLC and www.uso.org »

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Department of Defense Military

Working Dog Breeding Program

Our Puppy Program is looking for enthusiastic foster parents!

The worldwide need for detection dogs has increased dramatically. The Department of Defense Military Working Dog Breeding program breeds to meet the growing requirement for security at home and abroad. A large part of the success of this program is dependent upon volunteers to provide temporary homes for developing puppies. The 341st Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland operates a breeding program for military working dogs in support of the Department of Defense Military Working Dog program. These dogs are a vital part of our national defense and serve in Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps units around the globe. You can become part of this important effort by volunteering your home and time to raise a military working dog.

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If you are interested in becoming a part of our foster family or would like more information on this great program,

please contact us!

Call us at 210-671-3686, or email us at [email protected]

Who can help? We are looking for families who: • have the time and patience to raise a young puppy from eight weeks to seven months of age,• have a home that will provide a stimulating and safe environment for a young puppy, and • have the desire and interest to learn how to raise a future military working dog.

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LPAG TO PERFORM MUSICAL COMEDY

Tickets are on sale at Arnold Hall Community Center for “The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree,” a musical comedy production by the Lackland Performing Arts Group.

Performance dates are Friday and Saturday, and Sept. 14-15, 7 p.m. each evening. Ticket prices, which include hors d’oeuvres, are $20 each for adults; $15 each for age 65 and older; $10 each for technical training students; $5 each for children under 10.

A special children’s matinee of “The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree” is Saturday at Arnold Hall. Doors open at noon for face painting, games, storytelling, tour of a pirate ship and treasure hunt. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children.

For details, call 210-671-2619.

THRIFT SHOP BAG SALE The Lackland Thrift Shop’s

monthly INside and OUTside bag sale is Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to noon.

DROP-IN DENTAL SCREENINGS

The Joint Base San Antonio-

Lackland Pediatric Dental Depart-ment will offer dental screenings for children of active-duty members and retirees Tuesday, 8-10 a.m., at the Dunn Dental Clinic. No appointment is necessary.

Children under 13 years of age will receive a dental screening exam, an assessment of the child’s dental condition, and appropriate treatment recommendations or alternatives.

Parents should bring a copy of the child’s treatment plan or referral letter from their private dentist.


NEW THRIFT SHOP HOURS

The Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club Thrift Shop has begun new hours of operation.

New shop hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the second Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m. to noon.

The thrift shop is located in One Stop, Bldg. 5460, on the corner of Walker and Selfridge Avenues.

For information, call 210-671-3608 or visit www.lacklandosc.org.

AWANA CLUBS MEETING

The fi rst meeting for Awana Clubs, a Bible-based children and

youth ministry offering games and challenges is Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., at Freedom Chapel. Awana meets weekly on Wednesdays through May 2013.

For details, contact Freedom Chapel at 210-671-4208.

AARP SAFE DRIVER PROGRAM

The Lackland Retiree Activities Offi ce is sponsoring an AARP safe driver program Sept. 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Freedom Chapel.

Participants receive a certifi cate, which makes them eligible for a discount in automobile insurance. The course is good for three years.

Cost is $12 for AARP members with their membership card and $14 for non-members. For details, contact the RAO at 210-671-2728 or B.J. Laymon after 1 p.m. at 210-671-4208.

COMMUNITY YARD SALE

The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Family Housing quarterly community-wide yard sale is Sept. 15, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

There is no signing up for the event, and housing residents may set up at their individual homes.

For details, email Claudia Moreno

at CMoreno@bbcgrp or call 210-674-9366.

WILFORD HALL AUXILIARY EVENT

The Wilford Hall Auxiliary’s “Big Welcome” is Sept. 15, 10 a.m. to noon, in the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center auditorium.

Senior leaders from the 59th Medical Wing will discuss ongoing changes at WHASC, and tours of the ongoing construction are scheduled.

In addition, representatives from Wilford Hall Auxiliary, Brooke Army Medical Center Auxiliary, the Air-man and Family Readiness Center, Tricare, the Key Spouse Program, and Army and Air Force Exchange Service will have information on their orga-nization and answer questions.

Email Aimee Wood at [email protected] by Tuesday for reservations.

JBSA SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCE FAIR

The Joint Base San Antonio Special Needs Resource Fair and Child Find event will be held Oct. 13, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Morgan’s Wonderland.

The event is open to JBSA Exceptional Family Member Program participants and immediate military

family members. Admission for individuals with special needs is free; for attendees not preregistered, admission is $10.

The mandatory preregistration deadline is Oct. 9 at noon.

For family registration, visit http://jbsaefmp.wufoo.com/forms/jbsa-3rd/annual-resource-fair-and-child-fi nd-event. For organization registration, visit http://jbsaefmp.wufoo.com/forms/jbsa-resource-fair-organization-registration.

For additional information, call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 210-671-3722.

LRS MUNITIONS FLIGHT CLOSURE

The 802nd Logistics Readiness Squadron’s munitions management fl ight is closed through Sept. 17 for semiannual stock record account inventory.

For details, call 210-671-9030/4265.

VALLEY HI VCC CLOSED

The Valley Hi Visitor Control Center is closed through October for parking lot construction.

Visitor passes are available only at the Luke East VCC during the closure.

CHAPEL SERVICES

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 671-3608

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.jbsa.af.milMy Air Force Life www.MyAirForceLife.com

KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES

LOCAL BRIEFS

For more details, contact Freedom Chapel - 671-4208 • Gateway Chapel - 671-2911 • Hope Chapel - 671-2941

ChristianCatholicMonday-Friday:Freedom ChapelDaily Eucharist, 11:30 a.m.Saturday:Freedom ChapelEucharist, 5:30 p.m.Reconciliation after EucharistSunday:Freedom ChapelReligious Ed., 9 a.m.Eucharist, 11 a.m.

OrthodoxReader's ServiceSunday:Airmen Memorial Chapel (Classroom)8 a.m.–10 a.m.

ProtestantSaturday:Gateway ChapelSeventh-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 Church providedReligious Ed., 11 a.m.Wednesday and Thursday:Bible Study, 6 p.m.Protestant family Sunday school, a one-hour youth and adult Christian Bible study, every Sunday at Freedom Chapel, 11 a.m. For details-contact Freedom Chapel at 671-4208. Sunday:Hope ChapelThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 8–10 a.m.

IslamicFriday:

Global Ministry Center, Bldg. 7452Jummah Prayer, 1:15–2:15 p.m.Sunday:Religious Ed., 9–11 a.m.

JewishFriday:Airmen Memorial ChapelSabbath Eve Service, 4 p.m.Sunday:Religious Ed., 12:30 p.m.

Wicca1st Wednesday: Freedom Chapel Room 8, San Antonio Military Open Circle, 6 p.m.Sunday:Arnold Hall, Bldg. 550612:30–2:30 p.m.

BuddhistSunday:BMT Reception Center Bldg. 7246, 2nd Floor

10 a.m. to 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

Church of ChristSunday:BMT Reception Center, Bldg. 7246, 2nd Floor7:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.

Christian ScienceSunday:BMT Processing Center, Bldg. 5725, 1st Floor7:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.


SEPT. 7BMT FAMILY SEMINAR

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


COUPON SAVERS MEETING

The Joint Base San Antonio-Lack-land Scissor Savers coupon group meets today, 1-3 p.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

For more information, email [email protected].

SEPT. 10FAMILY READINESS BRIEFING

A mandatory family readiness briefi ng for personnel who are deploy-ing is Monday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness

Center. The briefi ng is

for personnel who are deploying longer than 30 days, or who are going on remote assignments.


RETURN, 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.


SEPT. 11AMVET REPRESENTATIVE

An American Veterans national service offi cer is available by ap-pointment only to help with disability claims Tuesday, 8 a.m. to noon, at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

To schedule an appointment, call 210-699-5087.

HOW TO INTERVIEW CLASS

A “How to Interview for a Job” class is Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

The class teaches how to inter-view, types of interviews, questions to expect, how to answer common and diffi cult questions, and how to dress.

For additional information, call 210-671-3722.

SEPT. 12RIGHT START ORIENTATION

Right Start Orientation, a class designed for Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland newcomers, is Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Gateway Club. Preregistration is required.


KEY SPOUSE MEETING

A key spouse meeting is Wednes-

day, 8 a.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.


FIRST DUTY STATION CLASS

A mandatory offi cer’s fi rst duty station personal fi nance manage-ment class is Wednesday, 9-11 a.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.


FREE JBSA MILITARY JOB FAIR

The semi-annual Joint Base San Antonio military job fair is Wednes-day, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Live Oak Civic Center, 8101 Pat Booker Road, the junction of Interstate 35 North and Pat Booker Road.

Representatives from local and national companies and military installations from a cross section of occupational careers will be on site.

SEPT. 14BMT FAMILY SEMINAR

The Air Force Basic Military Train-ing Family Seminar is Sept. 14 at

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.


FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT SEMINAR

A seminar on the federal employ-ment process is Sept. 14, 1-3:30 p.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. The class teaches participants how to enhance the job-hunting process.


SEPT. 17FAMILY READINESS BRIEFING

A mandatory family readiness briefi ng for personnel who are deploying is Sept. 17, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. The briefi ng is for personnel who are deploying longer than 30 days, or who are going on remote assignments.


Monthly Meetings

ENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB

The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the month at the Balfour Beatty Community Center, 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 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 information, call 210-671-4208.

On the web www.lacklandfss.com

What’s HappeningFamily Support Events

September 7, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 19sportsNo chemistry leads to Warhawks’ downfall in Defender CupBy Jose T. Garza IIISports Editor

Cohesion wasn’t on the side of the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Warhawks soccer team in the De-fender Cup tournament Labor Day weekend.

The 10th-seeded Warhawks lost to seventh-seeded Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, 4-1, in the fi rst round of the annual tournament Sunday after going 2-1 in Saturday’s Group C pool play.

Warhawks coach Nana Saheene said he couldn’t fi eld a cohesive team from tryouts that began in July and ended just a few weeks before the tournament.

He said military commitments and other priorities prevented hopefuls from developing any team chemistry prior to hosting the tournament.

However, the coach liked the War-hawks’ teamwork during pool play Saturday.

The Warhawks rallied from 1-0 def-icits in both of its pool play victories, posting 2-1 wins over Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., and Buckley AFB, Colo.

The Warhawks lone pool play defeat was a 1-0 loss to the team from Eglin AFB, Fla., which went on to win this

year’s Defender Cup tournament.But after being successful in pool

play, the team’s lack of chemistry showed up after falling behind 2-1 against Wright-Patterson in the elimi-nation round.

“We were trying to play catch-up after we went down 2-1,” Saheene said. “But when they scored on a penalty kick, (we) knew it was over and were just scrambling to get back (in it).”

“There was just a lack of commu-nication,” said midfi elder David Ra-mos, who played in his fi rst Defender Cup. “Every time we were down, we started freaking out with each other instead of playing like a team.

“Instead of helping each other get better, we were just putting each oth-er down about how bad we messed up,” he said.

Saheene said he didn’t stick around to watch the rest of the tournament after the Warhawks’ heartbreaking early exit. Last year, the Warhawks reached the Defender Cup semifi nals before losing 2-1 to Patrick AFB, Fla., the 2011 champion.

Following Sunday’s loss, Saheene and the team pledged to begin build-ing toward next year’s tournament as quickly as possible.

“We stayed (after the game) a little bit and talked about plans for the fu-ture,” he said. “Everybody realized that we didn’t play well as a team, so we want to hold more tryouts. We want to prepare ourselves for next year starting now.”

To work on the team’s chemistry issues, Saheene plans to hold several more tryouts over the next several weeks, starting Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., at Warhawk Field.

Photo by Robbin CresswellWarhawks midfi elder David Ramos passes the ball forward in front of a Wright-Patterson defender during Sunday’s matchup in the Defender Cup. Wright-Patterson eliminated the Warhawks, 4-1.

JBSA-Lackland ousted in fi rst round of all-military soccer tournament

By Jose T. Garza IIISports Editor

The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Lady War-hawks softball team believes its swagger was the key ingredient to becoming co-champions of the recent United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) Military World tournament.

After placing ninth last year, “swag” led the Lady Warhawks to its decisive run through the competi-tion in the tournament held at Panama City, Fla. Aug. 16-18.

“We went into the tournament with a lot of con-fi dence because that’s what we felt we were miss-ing,” said pitcher Krystal McGee, the tournament MVP. “Swag spread over the team and it became our motto for the season.”

The Lady Warhawks began its tournament run

with a whopping 19-4 victory over Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., followed by a 9-0 win over Just Us Softball from Fort Stewart, Ga.

They moved on to defeat Synergy from Suitland, Md., 5-2, and then downed VA Unknown from Pe-tersburg, Va., 8-1, to advance to the fi nals against Fort Bragg, N.C.

However, the fi nals only lasted one inning before Mother Nature, in the form of heavy rains, reared its head in Panama City. The rest of the game was cancelled because of the wet conditions, leaving the Lady Warhawks and Fort Bragg as co-champions.

If not for the rain in the fi nals, Warhawks third baseman Corina Vieyra believes her team would have drenched Fort Bragg’s championship aspira-tions.

“Regardless of the rain, we defi nitely would have dominated,” Vieyra said. “We were pumped, and I

love that my teammates constantly try to pick each other up with enthusiasm.”

Even though Mother Nature ruined the Lady War-hawks’ opportunity to exclusively reign over the competition, McGee commended her teammates’ swag throughout the tournament.

“We just started believing in ourselves that we could win,” McGee said. “When we started believing in our talent, we started believing in ourselves that we were the team to beat.”

The belief in talent began with McGee’s pitching skills, according to Vieyra.

“She’s like our secret weapon,” Vieyra said. “If you don’t have the pitching, in my eyes you don’t have the team.”

While pitching may have been the catalyst to the

Lady Warhawks claim share of Military World softball title

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UPCOMINGMAYOR’S FITNESS CHALLENGE

Joint Base San Antonio is participating in the Mayor’s Community Fitness Challenge. Take a photo of any group fi tness activity and provide a description of the event.

San Antonio is competing with other cities in Texas, and the city will receive 100 points for each submission.

The event begins Saturday and runs through Oct. 31. For details on photo submission, call 210-292-3220.

POWER YOGA The Chaparral Fitness

Center offers Power Yoga for Abs Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. The course develops fl exibility, strength, balance and unifi ca-tion of the mental and physical body. The class is $3 per ses-sion. Call 210-671-2401 for information.

Lady Warhawks’ co-championship title, team leadership began with their coach, Salomon Vieyra. It was Vieyra, Corina’s husband, who believed the team would win the tournament from the start.

McGee and Corina Vieyra huddled the team together moments before the cham-pionship game against Fort Bragg, telling their teammates they needed to win it for their coach after what they called some embarrassing performances this year.

“Coach V is the reason we are champi-ons,” McGee said. “This team would not be where it is without his dedication, commit-ment, and passion.

“There were times I didn’t even know why he was there because we embarrassed him so much,” she said. “For him to stick through it and push us really hard … it was like he had the desire more than we did. His dedication is second to none.”

By winning, Corina Vieyra said the Lady Warhawks were showing their gratitude for Coach V’s dedication in pushing the team to reach its goals.

“We were just paying him back by win-

ning Military World because we wanted to show him that we appreciate everything he has done for us,” she said. “We wanted to show him, and show everybody, that this is what we’ve been working for all year – to be the best team.”

Coach Vieyra, who was recently selected as a U.S. Air Force women’s softball assis-tant coach, appreciated his team’s dedica-tion and effort in winning.

However, he would not take credit for their success.

“I committed and dedicated myself to

each and every one of my ladies from day-one,” Vieyra said. “They know that, and that’s why they said they wanted to win it for me.

“But truth be told, they won it for them-selves,” he said. “I’m just the coach who tells them to work a little harder when they are exhausted. I ask them to dig deep, to get that last bit of energy that can help them make a play that saves or wins a game. It is extremely satisfying to know they believe in me like I believe in them.”

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Photo by Art TrevinoThe Joint Base San Anton io -Lack land Lady Warhawks soft-ball team claimed a share of the 2012 USSSA Military World softball title.

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Dwayne ReedVarsity Sports Director

Jose T. Garza IIITalespinner Sports Editor

“The NFL is back and life is good once more. The Dallas Cowboys dismantled the N.Y. Gi-ants Wednesday, 24-17, and the game wasn’t as close as the fi -nal score indicated. Maybe, just maybe, there is hope for Cowboys fans everywhere. Nevermind, even Cleveland Browns fans can dream of a Super Bowl right now. Go Packers!”

– Joe Bela Payton BarnettJBSA-Lackland Safety Offi ce

Joe BelaChief of Internal Communications

Steve ReichertFitness & Sports Director

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