Photo by Robbin Cresswell Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland firefighter Jacob Spalding, 802nd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department, lugs fire hoses into position during semiannual aircraft live fire training April 17. The Lackland Fire Emergency Services conducted the training alongside firefighters from JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and Boeing fire departments. INSIDE | Commentary 2 News 3 Community Briefs 17 What’s Happening 18 Sports 19-20 Battling the blaze Sexual Assault DOD officials announce plans to combat sexual assault PG3 AMIGO Style DLIELC promotes international friendship, cultural exchange PG10 AFISRA Kills Again Men match women's team, capture base volleyball title PG19 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS • www.lackland.af.mil • Vol. 69 No. 17 • APRIL 27, 2012 A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING
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Photo by Robbin Cresswell Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland fi refi ghter Jacob Spalding, 802nd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department, lugs fi re hoses into position during semiannual aircraft live fi re training April 17. The Lackland Fire Emergency Services conducted the training alongside fi refi ghters from JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and Boeing fi re departments.
Battling the blazeSexual Assault DOD offi cials announce plans to combat sexual assaultPG3
AMIGO StyleDLIELC promotes internationalfriendship, cultural exchangePG10
AFISRA Kills AgainMen match women's team, capture base volleyball titlePG19
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Parent of autistic child asks ‘why not’ vs. ‘why me’By Jessica TurnerAir Force Recruiting Public Affairs
I was truly speechless the mo-ment after his delivery. It was within those fi rst 60 seconds
when he was placed on my chest that my world completely changed.
Children defi ne the phrase: “life alter-ing.” They bring love, panic, laughter, tears, distraction, frustration and every stray animal in the neighborhood, while we pray they teach us the patience to remain calm when they clog the toilet with an entire roll of paper or their sibling’s favorite toy.
When my second boy was born within three years, I prepared for the transi-tion from a nursery to kiddy boot camp. Raised as an only child myself, I had no idea of the parental ride awaiting.
Although I was overwhelmed as a new mother, the boys seemed to de-velop on schedule – playing, eating, smiling and depriving me of sleep. Mo-ments of personal peace now only took place during four-minute showers and the quiet ride to the daycare center to pick them up at the end of the day.
Almost two years into what had seemed like a normal parenting experience, things began to change drastically. I started to notice my oldest son react differently to people and noises, display tantrums and lose what small conversation he had begun. I’d hoped it was just the traits of terrible-twos beginning a few months early. But as time progressed, his physical behavior and emotional stability digressed.
For a year he would projectile vomit several times a week; throw him-self on the ground in a violent tan-trum without reason; avoided speak-ing, eye contact or affection; and played alone if he, in fact, played at all.
Only the truly obvious signs bothered me, but doctors explained away the vomit-ing as gastrointestinal dysfunction and said it would pass. When he was around 4 years old, it fi nally passed, but soon his of-ten violent reactions and behavior kept him out of daycares and created a tremendous concern in our family. I began to lose faith.
It wasn’t until he was 4, when a bless-ing, who was his pre-school teacher, suggested I have him tested for autism. I instantly thought, no way is my son like Rainman! After being on a six-month wait-
ing list to consult with an autism special-ist, four three-hour testing sessions and numerous questionnaires and counseling sessions, my son’s behavior now had a name – Asperger's Syndrome, which is part of the autism spectrum disorders.
The clinical defi nition is “a developmen-tal disorder that affects a person’s ability to socialize and communicate with oth-ers.” But what made more sense to me were the symptoms – mild digestive issues; few facial expressions; lack of eye contact; lack of empathy and sensitivity to others’ feelings; diffi culty or inability to “read” other people or understand humor; poor coordination; and intense obsessions with specifi c subjects, like baseball statistics or U.S. Presidents. No, my son is not a strange oddity who doesn’t know how to laugh and dance, or likes to memorize the dictionary, but simply a kid whose brain coordinates information unlike most.
After my emotions settled, my quest began. How do I fi x it? I wanted my son just to “get better,” like getting over a skinned knee, a stomach ache or the com-mon cold. I wanted him to play with his brother and other kids, feel comfortable enough to hug me again, tell me what he was feeling or thinking and come with us on family outings and not feel threatened or nervous. I simply kept thinking, why us?
After many nights of research, “liking” every autism awareness page on Face-
book and creating an addiction to Google searches, I discovered that many famous and intelligent people were thought to have had or had been diagnosed with Asperg-er’s. The list includes President Abraham Lincoln, Albert Einstein and Bill Gates. Rest assured, this gave me no comfort; nor did it silence my frustrations. However, it provided me with faith that while we may not cure this, we can work with it.
He is currently 9 years old, and although he obsesses about being 19, he also fi nds interest in things that never cease to amuse me. I often share our personal journeys on my Facebook page, like the day I came home from work to fi nd him in nothing but jeans and Chuck Taylors, with marker drawings covering him from his face to bel-ly button. I could not help but laugh when he said he was the rapper Lil’ Wayne and asked when he could get platinum teeth.
That phase lasted for months and it cre-ated an addiction to rap and R&B music. Now, when he listens to the radio, he can easily tell you almost every artist in the in-dustry, to include what day they were born. He can also tell you most presidents’ birth-dates and what terms they served, will only play specifi c video games, read the same books again and again, and play with the same action fi gures for weeks at a time.
Also very common to Asperger’s is asking repetitive questions when he al-ready knows the answer; and, because of a common sensory issue in autistic people, he is only comfortable in wear-ing certain clothing and having his hair cut a certain way. I’m fairly sure he’ll try to use that excuse as a teenager too!
With time, some therapy and medication to help him cope, he is able to hug again, tell me what’s on his mind and fi nd some peace when traveling and being in smaller crowds. Although I still answer repetitive questions from him and remind him when we’re in public that he’s not on stage at a rap concert, my faith is fi nally restored.
I no longer ask, “Why us?” but instead, “Why not?” Just like any other child, he still dreams of the future. Currently it’s a tossup between joining the military, becom-ing a brain surgeon or a famous rap star – although I’m thinking why not president of the United States? Anything he desires will be fi ne with me, as I will continue not to treat him any differently, or ever hold back the endless opportunities of my gifted child.
A mother's perspective
WEEKEND FIESTA EVENTS
Three major events conclude Joint Base San Antonio military participation in Fiesta 2012 this weekend:
• The Battle of Flowers Parade, today, downtown San Antonio, 12:45-4 p.m.;
• The Fiesta Flambeau Night Parade, Saturday, downtown San Antonio, 7:45-11 p.m.; and
• The All Veterans Memorial Service at Veterans Square Auditorium Circle, Sunday, Jefferson Street at East Martin, 1-2 p.m.
For a complete list of Fiesta events, visit www.fi esta-sa.org.
LEADERSHIP SIMULCAST TRAINING
LEADERCAST, a one-day leadership simulcast training session for Depart-ment of Defense civilian employees and service members, is May 4, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Gateway Club and other Joint Base San Antonio locations. Check in begins at 6:30 a.m.
The simulcast provides leadership advice, and offers ideas for creative problem solving, creating strong team cultures, and advice for avoiding, detecting and reversing decline.
Simulcast speakers include New York Jets NFL quarterback Tim Tebow, and au-thors Patrick Lencioni and John Maxwell.
Online pre-registration is required. Participants may sign up to attend a session at any of the three following locations:
Parr Club at JBSA-Randolph, https://einvitations.afi t.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=103104&k=036141087B53; and
JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Community Center, https://einvitations.afi t.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=103119&k=036141087A5E.
The $25 admission fee is reimburs-able with approval from supervisors or commanders.
Call 210-671-3906 for more infor-mation.
JBSA-LACKLAND 1ST QUARTER AWARDS
The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland fi rst quarter awards ceremony is May 4, 1 p.m., at Mitchell Hall.
The deadline to RSVP is Wednesday.For more information, contact Senior
Master Sgt. Christopher Chassey at 210-925-8801.
NEWS IN BRIEF
newsApril 27, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 3
By Lisa DanielAmerican Forces Press Service
The Pentagon’s top civilian and military leaders took their campaign to stop sexual assault in the military to Capitol Hill, April 16, where they announced new initiatives to combat the problem.
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, spoke with reporters after meeting with three members of the House of Representatives who are working on the issue.
“General Dempsey and I consider this a serious problem that needs to be addressed,” Panetta said. “It violates everything the U.S. military stands for.”
Panetta and Dempsey met with Rep. Loretta Sanchez of California, Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio, and Rep. Niki Tsongas of Massachusetts. San-chez chairs the Caucus on Women in the Military, while Turner and Tsongas co-chair the Military Sexual Assault Prevention Caucus.
“Service members and their fami-lies must feel secure enough to report this crime without fear of retribution, and commanders must hold offenders appropriately accountable,” the secre-tary said.
One Defense Department initiative will elevate the level of investigation for the most serious sexual assault al-
legations. Local unit commanders will be required to report allegations of rape, forcible sodomy and sexual as-sault, as well as attempts of those of-fenses, to a special court-martial con-vening authority, usually a colonel or Navy captain.
That change will ensure that sexual assault cases receive high-level atten-tion and that cases remain in the chain of command, Panetta said.
The initiatives also include:Establishing, with approval from •
Congress, a “special victims’ unit” within each service composed of spe-cially trained experts in evidence col-lection, interviewing and working with victims;
Requiring that sexual assault poli-• cies be explained to all service mem-bers within 14 days of their entry into active duty;
Allowing National Guard and Re-• serve personnel who have been sexu-ally assaulted to remain on active duty status to obtain the treatment and support afforded to active-duty mem-bers;
Requiring a record of the outcome • of disciplinary and administrative pro-ceedings related to sexual assault and retaining the records centrally;
Requiring commanders to conduct • annual organizational climate assess-ments to measure whether they are meeting the department’s goal of a culture of professionalism and zero tolerance of sexual assault;
Enhancing training programs for • sexual assault prevention, including training for new military commanders in handling sexual assault matters; and
Mandating wider public dissemi-• nation of available sexual assault resources, such as DOD’s “Safe Help-line,” a 24/7 helpline via Web, phone or text message operated by the non-profi t Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network.
The helpline, which assisted more than 770 people between April and September last year, is available at 877-995-5247 or http://www.safehel-pline.org.
The initiatives build on others an-nounced in the past year that include appointing a two-star general to head the department’s Sexual Assault Pre-vention and Response Offi ce, and ex-panding legal assistance to military spouses and adult military depen-dents.
Panetta called the changes “a strong package,” but he added that “there is no silver bullet.” All military leaders at every level must understand that they have a responsibility to stop sexual as-sault, he said.
Dempsey said he agrees with the changes because the crime of sexual assault erodes the trust associated with being in the U.S. military.
“We must send the signal that this is not a problem we are going to ignore,” Panetta said.
DOD initiatives to combat sexual assault
Emergency Response
Photo by Brent BollerBrig. Gen. Theresa Carter, Joint Base San Antonio commander, right, talks with District Fire Chief Lawrence Trevino, emergency management coordinator for the City of San Antonio. Carter and Trevi-no were among those military and civil authorities attending the April 18 an-nual Defense Support to Civil Authorities briefi ng at the San Antonio Emergency Operations Center, Brooks City-Base. The briefi ng addresses the process by which state and local authorities can leverage military resources in the event of a natu-ral or man-made disaster.
WEEKEND FIESTA EVENTS
Three major events conclude Joint Base San Antonio military participation in Fiesta 2012 this weekend:
• The Battle of Flowers Parade, today, downtown San Antonio, 12:45-4 p.m.;
• The Fiesta Flambeau Night Parade, Saturday, downtown San Antonio, 7:45-11 p.m.; and
• The All Veterans Memorial Service at Veterans Square Auditorium Circle, Sunday, Jefferson Street at East Martin, 1-2 p.m.
For a complete list of Fiesta events, visit www.fi esta-sa.org.
LEADERSHIP SIMULCAST TRAINING
LEADERCAST, a one-day leadership simulcast training session for Depart-ment of Defense civilian employees and service members, is May 4, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Gateway Club and other Joint Base San Antonio locations. Check in begins at 6:30 a.m.
The simulcast provides leadership advice, and offers ideas for creative problem solving, creating strong team cultures, and advice for avoiding, detecting and reversing decline.
Simulcast speakers include New York Jets NFL quarterback Tim Tebow, and au-thors Patrick Lencioni and John Maxwell.
Online pre-registration is required. Participants may sign up to attend a session at any of the three following locations:
Parr Club at JBSA-Randolph, https://einvitations.afi t.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=103104&k=036141087B53; and
JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Community Center, https://einvitations.afi t.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=103119&k=036141087A5E.
The $25 admission fee is reimburs-able with approval from supervisors or commanders.
Call 210-671-3906 for more infor-mation.
JBSA-LACKLAND 1ST QUARTER AWARDS
The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland fi rst quarter awards ceremony is May 4, 1 p.m., at Mitchell Hall.
The deadline to RSVP is Wednesday.For more information, contact Senior
Master Sgt. Christopher Chassey at 210-925-8801.
NEWS IN BRIEF
newsApril 27, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 3
By Lisa DanielAmerican Forces Press Service
The Pentagon’s top civilian and military leaders took their campaign to stop sexual assault in the military to Capitol Hill, April 16, where they announced new initiatives to combat the problem.
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, spoke with reporters after meeting with three members of the House of Representatives who are working on the issue.
“General Dempsey and I consider this a serious problem that needs to be addressed,” Panetta said. “It violates everything the U.S. military stands for.”
Panetta and Dempsey met with Rep. Loretta Sanchez of California, Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio, and Rep. Niki Tsongas of Massachusetts. San-chez chairs the Caucus on Women in the Military, while Turner and Tsongas co-chair the Military Sexual Assault Prevention Caucus.
“Service members and their fami-lies must feel secure enough to report this crime without fear of retribution, and commanders must hold offenders appropriately accountable,” the secre-tary said.
One Defense Department initiative will elevate the level of investigation for the most serious sexual assault al-
legations. Local unit commanders will be required to report allegations of rape, forcible sodomy and sexual as-sault, as well as attempts of those of-fenses, to a special court-martial con-vening authority, usually a colonel or Navy captain.
That change will ensure that sexual assault cases receive high-level atten-tion and that cases remain in the chain of command, Panetta said.
The initiatives also include:Establishing, with approval from •
Congress, a “special victims’ unit” within each service composed of spe-cially trained experts in evidence col-lection, interviewing and working with victims;
Requiring that sexual assault poli-• cies be explained to all service mem-bers within 14 days of their entry into active duty;
Allowing National Guard and Re-• serve personnel who have been sexu-ally assaulted to remain on active duty status to obtain the treatment and support afforded to active-duty mem-bers;
Requiring a record of the outcome • of disciplinary and administrative pro-ceedings related to sexual assault and retaining the records centrally;
Requiring commanders to conduct • annual organizational climate assess-ments to measure whether they are meeting the department’s goal of a culture of professionalism and zero tolerance of sexual assault;
Enhancing training programs for • sexual assault prevention, including training for new military commanders in handling sexual assault matters; and
Mandating wider public dissemi-• nation of available sexual assault resources, such as DOD’s “Safe Help-line,” a 24/7 helpline via Web, phone or text message operated by the non-profi t Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network.
The helpline, which assisted more than 770 people between April and September last year, is available at 877-995-5247 or http://www.safehel-pline.org.
The initiatives build on others an-nounced in the past year that include appointing a two-star general to head the department’s Sexual Assault Pre-vention and Response Offi ce, and ex-panding legal assistance to military spouses and adult military depen-dents.
Panetta called the changes “a strong package,” but he added that “there is no silver bullet.” All military leaders at every level must understand that they have a responsibility to stop sexual as-sault, he said.
Dempsey said he agrees with the changes because the crime of sexual assault erodes the trust associated with being in the U.S. military.
“We must send the signal that this is not a problem we are going to ignore,” Panetta said.
DOD initiatives to combat sexual assault
Emergency Response
Photo by Brent BollerBrig. Gen. Theresa Carter, Joint Base San Antonio commander, right, talks with District Fire Chief Lawrence Trevino, emergency management coordinator for the City of San Antonio. Carter and Trevi-no were among those military and civil authorities attending the April 18 an-nual Defense Support to Civil Authorities briefi ng at the San Antonio Emergency Operations Center, Brooks City-Base. The briefi ng addresses the process by which state and local authorities can leverage military resources in the event of a natu-ral or man-made disaster.
PAGE 4 TALESPINNER April 27, 2012
By Mike JosephSenior Writer
Col. Dan Rogers parlayed a childhood interest in the law and a family military back-ground into a long and distin-guished Air Force career, which he concluded on his terms last week.
Rogers’ retirement April 20 culminated a 31-year legal ca-reer in the Air Force from the base he had pre-determined to be his fi nal stop.
“I knew this was going to be my retirement assignment,” said Rogers, now the former Staff Judge Advocate, Offi ce of the Staff Judge Advocate, 802nd Mission Support Group.
“I asked to come to Lack-land,” he said. “When I looked across the horizon (in 2009) at
what I wanted to do when I came back to the States (from the 5th Air Force in Japan), I knew I wanted to be at the in-stallation level and at the busi-est one – that’s Lackland. As a staff judge advocate, the most rewarding experience is the ex-
perience you have at an instal-lation level.”
When Rogers was assigned to Lackland in 2009, he was asked to set up the new Joint Base San Antonio legal offi ce under the supervision of what is now the 502nd Air Base Wing headquar-ters at Fort Sam Houston.
He pulled double duty to set up the new JBSA legal of-fi ce while still overseeing legal proceedings at JBSA-Lackland. Rogers requested he fi nish his assignment at JBSA-Lackland once the JBSA offi ce was up and running.
Rogers felt his most important task at the Lackland offi ce was to pass on his knowledge and experience, a trait he learned growing up from his grandfa-ther, a small town attorney in Missouri.
“My role was to teach brand new judge advocates what’s expected of them not only as lieutenants, captains and ma-jors, but to raise a crop of judge advocates who can go out with the eye towards being a staff judge advocate themselves later on and run a legal offi ce,” he said.
“In my view, there’s no oth-er place for a judge advocate to come other than Lackland. They’ll learn more here, gain more experience, and more responsibility faster here than any other base pretty much in the world,” Rogers added. “There’s no other place I could have gone at this point in my career and had as much fun and felt like I had as much impact as here at Lackland.”
There’s no doubt Rogers left
his footprint on JBSA-Lack-land.
Under his guidance, the legal team now saves the Air Force $1 million a year through a re-vamped basic military training discharge process, made le-gal services more transparent, provided commanders with educational classes, created a more professional appearance for the legal offi ce, and instilled an atmosphere of service to their client base.
“There’s no place in the world like Lackland Air Force Base. There just isn’t,” Rog-ers said. “It’s my own choosing that I decided to leave from this installation because there is no other place I could have gone that could have com-pared to the group I’m associ-ated with here.”
On his terms
JBSA-Lackland Staff Judge Advocate retires
Col. Dan Rogers
PAGE 6 TALESPINNER April 27, 2012
Congratulations to the following 65 Airmen for being selected as honor graduates among the 656 Air Force basic military trainees gradu-ating today:
Airman 1st Class Darryl Tucker543rd Support Squadron
Duty title: System administrator, Enterprise Action Support TeamTime in service: One yearHometown: Fredericksburg, Va.
“Airman 1st Class Darryl Tucker is an outstanding example of what it means to be an American Airman. After only a few months at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, he has signifi cantly strengthened the productivity and diversity in his work center and personal life. He has quickly grown from a reclusive Airman to an assertive leader among young Airmen. Tucker has embraced responsibilities commensurate with those expected of an NCO, taking on a determined pursuit in self-improvement. He led the standardization and maintenance of high-valued site equipment ensuring the mission integrity of a $15 million network. Lastly, as a testament to his dedication, Tucker often forgoes personal privileges to ensure projects and customer solu-tions are seen through to completion and are guided by his high standards of perfection. He represents a rare and elite form of today’s Airman.”
– Master Sgt. Sherlock WalkerFirst Sergeant, 543rd support Squadron
Sta� Sgt. William Velasco318thOperations Support Squadron
Duty title: NCO in charge, Cyber Support ElementTime in service: Nine yearsHometown: Winnemucca, Nev.
“Staff Sgt. William Velasco consistently displays his uniform and personal appearance with the utmost attention to detail. Velasco ad-heres to customs and courtesies with impeccable precision. Further, he is careful to ensure that members also hold themselves to the exacting standards to which he holds himself and respectfully and discretely corrects enlisted and offi cers alike. The level of professionalism and attention to detail in his squadron has risen dramatically since Velasco became a member of the commander’s support element where his excel-lence has been on full display.”
– Senior Master Sgt. Gregory ButlerFirst Sergeant, 318th Information Operations Group
Airman 1st Class Joshua Williams342nd Training Squadron
Duty title: PararescuemanTime in service: One yearHometown: Houston
“Although Airman 1st Class Joshua Williams has been in the Air Force for one year, he has already made a last-ing impression on his leaders and peers. Williams is deserving of Diamond Sharp recognition because he epitomizes the core values of excellence and service before self. During the three months of preparation for the 2012 inspector general inspection, he consistently reinforced standards of military training amongst 350 of his fel-low Airmen by conducting uniform inspections and rank recognition. Williams selfl essly volunteered as squadron lead to help organize the Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 1076 Red Tails military appreciation movie premiere and is a local assistant scoutmaster. Williams took it upon himself to coordinate wingman calls for fellow Airmen to brief safety and smart choices during the weekends and holidays. Williams is more than deserving of our Diamond Sharp recognition.”
– Master Sgt. Jamie WilliamsFirst Sergeant, 342nd Training Squadron
PAGE 8 TALESPINNER April 27, 2012
VERA/VSIP initiatives
JBSA CPS offi ces urge employees to take surveyAs the Air Force slates its
third round of Voluntary Early Retirement Authority and Vol-untary Separation Incentive Pay initiatives, Air Force Civilian Personnel Sections across Joint Base San Antonio will survey the civilian workforce to determine interest.
“The majority of permanent appropriated fund civilian em-ployees serviced by the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Lackland and Randolph CPS will receive a VERA/VSIP survey letter Tues-day,” Sandy Pyott, 902nd Force Support Squadron Civilian Per-sonnel offi cer, said.
“Civilians who won’t be sur-veyed, per Air Force direction, are employees assigned to posi-tions funded by the Central Sal-ary Account, such as PAQs and Career Broadeners,” said Pyott.
Additionally, re-employed fed-eral retirees are not eligible for
an incentive and employees in the Student Education Employ-ment Program are likewise not among the survey population.
“It’s important people remem-ber that, as was the case in pre-vious VERA/VSIP initiatives, re-ceipt of a survey and submission of an application does not guar-antee an interested employee will be approved to receive an incentive or retire early,” Brian Carter, 802nd FSS Civilian Per-sonnel offi cer, said.
“Employees are also strongly discouraged from taking prema-ture actions that are irrevocable or incur fi nancial obligations prior to receiving a fi rm incen-tive offer from their servicing CPS offi ce,” he added.
After the survey window, CPS will review applications to deter-mine where involuntary separa-tions can be avoided.
“In order to approve an in-
centive, we must establish a link documenting the approved incentive and resulting vacancy-created placement for an em-ployee whose position has been identifi ed for abolishment,” Py-ott explained.
Round three of the VERA/VSIP effort entails an option for fl ex-ibility not offered in previous rounds, Patty Rivera, 502nd FSS Civilian Personnel offi cer, said.
This exception will allow for the reassignment of employees across installation lines to a VSIP-created vacancy.
Implementing guidance on the PPP exception is under develop-ment and forthcoming.
“Employees who have been notifi ed by management that their position is being abolished will remain in their current po-sitions until they are notifi ed by their servicing CPS that they have identifi ed a vacancy in which to
place them,” Pyott said. “And, in the event a reduction in force is necessary, surplus employees will receive a written RIF notice identifying their placement or separation.”
RIF notices must be issued 60 days prior to the effective date of the RIF and will include the date the employee would vacate their current position.
The need for RIF will be eval-uated after the third VERA/VSIP round.
Employees approved to re-ceive an incentive in the third round will separate Aug. 31.
For more information on ci-vilian employment, voluntary separation programs and other personnel issues, visit the Air Force Personnel Service website at https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil.
Personnel with questions on the VERA/VSIP program should contact their servicing CPS.
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DLIELC promotes friendship styleNearly 1,000 people participated
in activities at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center annual picnic April 13 at Stillman Park.
Events included a dunk tank, line dancing, face painting, water bal-loon splash, a piñata for children, horseshoes, volleyball, soccer, flag football, and tug-of-war. Musical en-tertainment was provided by a disc jockey, San Antonio Pipe and Drum, and the all ladies band Mariachi Las Coronelas.
“I was pleased with the large
turnout,” said Col. James Garrett, DLIELC commandant. “We met our goal of providing safe, fun activities for (those who attended).”
An added attraction for this year’s picnic was the John Jay High School Silver Eagles Drill Team, the Air Force Junior ROTC national cham-pions.
“We’ve held a picnic annually for more than 25 years, and it seems to get better with age,” said Miconna Boaldin, DLIELC Field Studies Pro-gram Division chief, who coordinated the event. “This year our added fea-
ture was a presentation by the John Jay drill team.
“That was something many DLIELC students have never seen or heard of before,” Boaldin said. “They were truly impressed with those young men and crowded around them for pictures after their performance.”
The picnic was an opportunity for DLIELC to showcase “AMIGOs,” a group of goodwill volunteers who help international military students learn about the American culture and traditions, and practice their English.
AMIGO – American Members of International Goodwill to Others – means “friend” in Spanish.
The Department of Defense vol-unteer program is designed for AMI-GOs to create learning opportunities and share cultural experiences with the international military students at JBSA-Lackland.
One program objective is for stu-dents to visit an American home and experience typical family events.
“We were able to introduce a few
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Photos by Robbin CresswellDefense Language Institute English Language Center faculty, staff, students, and volunteers from the American Members of International Goodwill to Others program enjoy mariachi music while eating at the Stillman Park pavilion April 13.
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Volunteer of the Year awards slated for May 2The Volunteer of the Year Awards (VOYA) to be held
May 2, 10 a.m.-noon, at the Fort Sam Houston Commu-nity Center, Bldg. 1395. The theme this year is “The Force Behind the Force.” This event honors the many volunteers on Fort Sam Houston who help everyone accomplish their roles in the mission. For more information, call 221-2611.
Learn how to start a small businessLackland Airman and Family Readiness Center presents
a class on how to start a small business, May 4, 1-3 p.m. Topics include writing an effective business plan, location selection, market research and other related subjects. To sign up, call 671-3722.
Relocation readiness to host support groupA Hearts Apart support group is scheduled for May 4,
1-3 p.m., at the Fort Sam Houston Roadrunner Commu-nity Center, Bldg. 2797. For details, call 221-2418.
Class teaches resume writing techniques Randolph Airman and Family Readiness Center staff
teach new resume development techniques that will assist in any job search May 3, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. To sign up, call 652-5321.
Immigration and citizenship representatives available Representatives from the Department of Immigration
and Citizenship will be available for questions and to pro-vide information and advice to service members and their families May 8, noon-2 p.m., at the Roadrunner Commu-nity Center, Bldg. 2797 on Fort Sam Houston. For more information, call 221-2418.
Two overseas orientation classes to be held May 9Overseas orientation classes are slated for May 9,
10-11 a.m. and 5-6 p.m., at the Fort Sam Houston Road-runner Community Center, Bldg. 2797. For more informa-tion, call 221-2418.
Mobilization & deployment will honor military spouses Military spouses and family members are invited to a
Military Appreciation Day May 11, 1- 6 p.m., at the Fort Sam Houston Community Center, Bldg. 2797. To honor the commitment of the military spouse to their service member and their country, Mobilization & Deployment will serve refreshments, provide information booths and give away exciting prizes. For more information, call 221-0946 or 221-2418.
Class highlights teaching as a second careerLackland Airman and Family Readiness Center presents
a Teaching as a Second Career class May 18, 1-3 p.m. Topics include eligibility for the Troops for Teachers pro-���������������������������������������������������������671-3722 to sign up.
Texas Veterans Commission presents employment classThe Texas Veterans Commission presents a class on
Texas employment May 23, noon-2 p.m., at Lackland Airman and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249. Topics include job opportunities and how to register for employ-ment. To sign up, call 671-3722.
���������������Free Mother’s Day card class at Lackland
Lackland Arts and Crafts Center offers a free class May 5, 3-5 p.m., to create Mother’s Day cards. Patrons will use stamps, inking and scrapbooking techniques. Call 671-2515 to sign up.
Lackland hosts camera class������������������������������������������������������
�������������������������������������������������������-erties at the Lackland Arts and Crafts Center’s camera class. A student exhibit will be featured at the end of class. The course takes place May 9, 5:30-7 p.m. For details or to sign up, call 671-2515. Patrons learn to make art diaries
Lackland Arts and Crafts Center hosts a class May 16, 5:30-7 pm., using Moleskin sketchbooks to create an art diary. Patrons will exhibit their work at the end of class. Call 671-2515 for pricing and to sign up.
2012 Army Arts & Crafts Contest opens in May������������������������������������������������������
artists and artisans in the U.S. Army in the annual Army Arts & Crafts Contest. IMCOM is calling for entries in �����������������������������������������������������������mixed media, digital art, glass, paintings, drawing, metals, jewelry and wood from May 1- June 30. Contestants may complete entry forms and submit digital images of work online at the contest website: https://apps.imcom.army.mil/apptrac. For complete contest rules, visit Family and MWR on the web at www.armymwr.com.
��������������Bowling specials available on Mother’s Day
Bowling and shoe rental are free for Moms May 13, 1-6 p.m., at the Randolph Bowling Center. Additionally, family members can bowl at the reduced rate of $1.50 per game, per person and $1.50 shoe rental. For more information, call 652-6271.
Celebrate Memorial Day with bowling fun Celebrate the Memorial Day holiday at the Randolph
Bowling Center May 28, 1-9 p.m., and bowl for only $2 per game, per person with $2 shoe rental (excluding Thunder Alley).
Fun bowling during summer leaguesThe Randolph Bowling Center is offering a Coushatta
Casino, PBA experience and Pro-Am leagues during this summer. For more information call 652-6271.
Strike when the red head pin is upRandolph Bowling Center offers Red Head Pin bowling
Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., during May. Strike when the Red Head Pin is the number one pin and win a free game pass.
May 2012 Events
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�����Deck night goes all American
Randolph Parr Club Deck Night will fea-ture an all American meal May 3, 5-7 p.m., on the Parr Club deck. The buffet will feature hamburgers, macaroni salad, potato salad, coleslaw, chips and apple pie. Chris Winkler will entertain from 5-8 p.m. The cost is $5 for Randolph club members or $10 for nonmem-bers. All-you-can-eat is an additional $2.50 and $3 for children six and younger. This event is sponsored by Randolph Family Hous-ing and Budweiser.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the KendrickCelebrate Cinco de Mayo May 4, 5-8 p.m.,
at the Randolph Kendrick Club with great Latin music and drink specials.
Celebrate Armed Forces with club specialsOn May 11 customers will receive $2 off
the seafood lunch buffet at the Randolph Kendrick Club and one free Petite Prime Rib Dinner with the purchase of one Friday Night Prime Rib Dinner (King size) at the Randolph Parr Club. On May 12, buy one appetizer and get one free in Kendrick Club Gil’s Pub from noon-8 p.m.
Lackland Gateway Club hosts Caribbean Nights in the Lonestar Lounge May 12 and 26, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. DJ “Saba Sounds,” games, drink specials and dancing are featured. Call 645-7034 for more information.
Mother’s Day Brunch at JBSA Clubs Lackland Gateway Club hosts a Mother’s
Day Brunch May 13, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. A complimentary carnation will be presented to all mothers. The all-you-can-eat buffet price is $15.95 per person for mothers, members are $17.95 each, nonmembers are $20.95 each, children ages 6-12 are $9.95 each and ���������������������������������������������more information, call 645-7034.
Randolph Parr Club to hold Mother’s Day brunch May 13, with seating times every half hour from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The price is $22.25 per adult for members, $11.50 for members’ children ages 6-12 years old, $24.25 per adult for nonmembers, and $12.75 for nonmembers’ children ages 6-12 years old. Children 5 and younger eat for free. Reservations and prepayment required. For more information, call 652-4864. This event is sponsored by Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union.
Gateway Club honors membersThe Lackland Gateway Club host a mem-
bers’ appreciation night May 15, 5-8 p.m., A buffet dinner, big band music and a ballroom dance contest are featured. The price is $10.50 per person for members or $12.50 for nonmembers. For details, call 645-7034.
Gentlemen enjoy a night out���������������������������������������
men’s Night Out is May 17, 6 p.m. The evening includes a $15 beverage voucher, 16-ounce ribeye steak dinner, bar snacks, ���������������������������������������(recently voted the Best Club Fitter by Ping) and scotch tasting. The Tobacco Haus will
also showcase and sell se-lected cigars. The cost is $50 per club member or $60 for nonmembers. No coupons allowed. Reservations are available starting May 2. To sign up call 652-4864 or stop by the cashier’s cage.
Mongolian Bar-B-Q heats up Parr ClubRandolph Parr Club offers a great selec-
tion of meats, vegetables and sauces at their Mongolian Bar-B-Q May 24, 5:30-8 p.m. The price is $12.50 for members, $14.50 for nonmembers, children 6-12 years of age pay $7.75 and kids 5 and younger eat free.
Parr Club to hold gourmet dinnerBack by popular customer demand, Chef
����������������������������������������prepare and serve another outstanding six-course gourmet dinner May 31, 6:30 p.m. The menu will feature Gazpacho shots with large prawns, followed by Spring greens with roasted corn, diced nopeles cactus leaves and pecans, drizzled with a Tequila vinaigrette; braised lamb shank served with white bean ragout and sauté rosemary grape tomatoes; and a lemon tart with Melba accent and raspberry garnish. Complimentary wine will be served with all entrees. The price for this meal is only $70 per person for club mem-bers ($120 for couples and includes gratuity) or $80 per person for nonmembers ($140 for couples). Reservations will be accepted starting May 16 at 9 a.m. at the Parr Club cashier cage or by calling 652-4864.
Thursday Mystery Karaoke The duty manager will choose a song
and if the customers selects it they win $25 �������������������������������������������throughout the night. If no one guesses the song the pot will be $30 in club bucks the next week.
All DoD ID cardholders are welcome to cheer on their favorite local singers at the �������������������������������������������Randolph Parr Club. Patron votes count! For more information, call 267-7358.
Lackland hosts video game tournamentLackland’s Arnold Hall Community
Center invites all patrons, ages 16 to adult, to an Xbox video game tournament May 18, 6 p.m. A practice session begins at 5 p.m. The event is free and complimentary snacks are available. Call 671-2619 for details.
Sam Houston Community Center to host Memorial Day party
MWR patrons are invited to a Memorial Day Party May 25, 6:30-9 p.m., at the Fort Sam Houston Community Center, Bldg. 1395. The party includes karaoke, barbecue, hamburgers and hot dogs, beverages and a DJ. For details, call 221-4016.
Monthly Newcomers Extravaganza slated for May 29
�����������������������������������is slated for May 29, 9:30-11 a.m., at the Sam Houston Community Center, Bldg. 1395. Service members and their families who are new to Fort Sam Houston can visit with representatives from the agencies on the post and local businesses to learn more about their new home. Prizes and giveaways are also part of the morning event. For more information, call 221-2418.
Paw Camp features dog obedience trainingLackland Arnold Hall Community Center
hosts Paw Camp for dog obedience training Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. All breeds, ages 10 weeks and older, are welcome. Dogs must be current on all vaccinations and be non-������������������������������������������������The class fee is $50 for four lessons per month. Call 671-2619 for more information.
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May is Fitness Month and patrons have all month, during normal hours of operations, to �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������country visited there is an activity that must be completed before the passport is stamped.
Lackland team tug of war gamesLackland Gillum Fitness Center features a
team tug of war contest May 4, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Teams must have at least one female member, and the combined total weight of the team must be less than 1,400 pounds. Call 977-2354 to sign up and for more information.
Fort Sam to host free Poker 5K Runners are invited to take their marks at
the Poker 5K May 7, 7:30 a.m., at the Fort ���������������������������������������Campus, Bldg. 1369. This is a free 5K with complimentary refreshments after the run. For more information, call 808-5710.
May Fitness Month goes “extreme”Lackland Gateway Fitness Center features
���������������������������������������Patrons will stop at four stations to perform exercises during the 5K run. Awards will be given to the top male and female performers. Call 671-2565 for more information.
Randolph warriors and children’s mini biathlonThe mini-biathlon takes place May 12,
����������������������������������������starts with a 10-mile bike ride followed by a 5K run. Children can also participate by biking a 5K and running/walking one mile. This is a great opportunity to highlight the importance of staying healthy through fun exercise with a family friendly route. This event is sponsored by Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union and Randolph Family Housing.
takes place at Lackland Warhawk Fitness Center May 12, 10:30 a.m. Five-member teams will compete in a double-elimination style game. Call 671-2016 to sign up.
Lackland hosts Amazing Race-style games Lackland Warhawk Fitness Center hosts
a competition modeled after the popular TV show “Amazing Race” May 18, 1 p.m. Five-member teams will complete a series of tasks in the fastest time possible. For details or to sign up, call 671-2016.
Armed Forces Day 5K at Fort Sam HoustonThe Jimmy Brought Fitness Center on Fort
Sam Houston will host an Armed Forces 5K, May 19, 7 a.m., with refreshments after the run. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 221-1234.
�����������������������������������������Lackland Gateway Fitness Center features
�������������������������������������������Five-member teams will compete in nine dif-ferent challenges while wearing combat gear. A trophy will be awarded to the top squad-ron, and awards are available for participants. Call 671-2565 to sign up.
Strong B.A.N.D.S. Campaign Kicks Off In recognition of National Sports and
Fitness Month in May, Fort Sam Houston is banding together for health and wellness with the Strong B.A.N.D.S. campaign, which
stands for balance, activity, nutrition, de-termination and strength. Visit armymwr.com/strongbands for a chance to win daily prizes until May 31.
Kick start your marathon training A marathon training and nutrition
seminar takes place May 29 noon, at the Randolph Health and Wellness Center. Participants will receive great tips and suggestions for training for a marathon during this seminar.
Team 5K run celebrates May Fitness Month
Lackland Gillum Fitness Center hosts a team 5K run May 31, 7:30 a.m. Teams ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������along the 5K course. Call 977-2354 for more information.
����JBSA Military Golf Classic to be held
over Memorial Day weekendJoint Base San Antonio hosts a three-day
golf tournament May 26-28, with round one on May 26 at Lackland AFB, round two on May 27 at Fort Sam Houston, and round three on May 28 at Randolph Oaks Golf Course. Play begins with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. each day. Format is a “scramble” on ������������������������������������������two and “best ball” on day three. The entry deadline is May 18. This event is limited to 72 two-player teams. Full payment is due upon registration. There will be an awards banquet on May 28 immediately following the tournament. For more information, call 222-9386 at Fort Sam Houston, 671-2517 at Lackland and 652-4653 at Randolph.
Randolph ITT is taking reservations for a May15-16 trip to the Grand Casino Coush-atta in Kinder, Louisiana. The package in-cludes round-trip motor coach transportation, hotel accommodations, continental breakfast and a voucher for $23 from the Casino. Bus departs at 8 a.m. and returns at approximate-ly 10 p.m. the next day. Cost per person is $55 for double occupancy or $110 for single occupancy. Stop by ITT to sign up.
Lackland ITT is taking reservations for a Memorial Day weekend trip to Choctaw Casino in Grant, OK. The trip departs May 27 and re-turns May 28. The cost is $87 per person for double occupancy and $127 single occupancy.
The cost includes round-trip bus transporta-tion, complimentary drinks and snacks on the bus, hotel accommodations at the casino hotel, two free meals and $20 in casino play. To sign up, call 671-3133.
Lackland ITT patrons head to EuropeLackland ITT offers Trafalgar Tours cost
saver packages which include air and land transportation available June-August 2012. ����������������������������������������Venice and Florence are available starting at $3,200 per person. Thirteen-day trips to Bar-celona, Valencia, Seville and Madrid, Spain and Lisbon, Portugal are priced starting at $3,500 per person. For more information, call 671-3133 to speak to a travel representative.
�������Library offers Mother’s Day craft project
The Lackland Library provides a craft table May 11-12 for children to make their own Mother’s Day card. Craft materials will be available starting at 1 p.m. each day. Call 671-6114 for more information.
Mother's Day story time at Fort Sam In celebration of mom, the Keith A. Camp-
bell Memorial Library on Fort Sam Houston will host a special story time May 12, 2:30 p.m. Children will listen to stories in tribute to mom and create a craft to give her. For more information, call 221-4702.
Employment workshops help job seekersThe Lackland Library and Airman and Family
Readiness Center have partnered to bring job seekers a series of employment workshops. A resume preparation class is scheduled for May 16. The May 23 workshop will explain how to apply for federal jobs and the May 30 workshop will feature interview tips and tech-niques. All sessions are 6-8 p.m. at the Lackland Library. Call 671-3610 for further details.
“Reading is Sooooo Delicious”Registration for the summer reading
program kicks off May 18 at the Randolph Library with a party from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Pick up the reading log, pencil and book-marks to get started. Refreshments will be available. If patrons can’t attend the kickoff event, they may register at the library during normal business hours. The summer reading program is sponsored by Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union and Randolph Family Housing.
place at the Lackland library May 19, 1-3 p.m. A hula dance performance, martial arts demonstrations and food from Asian countries will be featured. The event is free. Call 671-3610 for more information.
Learn a new languageThe Randolph Library offers a new and
fun way to learn up to 80 languages. The program is called Transparent Language Online. All DoD ID cardholders may partici-pate. Patrons must sign up for the service on computers at the library. Once a user account is established, the site can be accessed from any Internet device. Visit the web site at www.rafblibrary.org for more information.
������������������Lackland indoor pool closes
Lackland Skylark Aquatic Center will close May 1-13 for pool painting and maintenance. The pool will reopen May 14. Call 671-2187 for more information.
Registration underway for Ammunition Reloading Class
A Reloading 101 class is slated for May 5, 8:30 a.m-12:30 p.m. at the Sportsman Range on Camp Bullis. For details, call 295-7577.
������������������������������������market and yard sale
������������������������������������������sale is scheduled for May 5, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. at the MacArthur Parade Field Com-����������������������������������������������open to the public for purchasing. Patrons may ������������������������������������������������ning at 6 a.m. For details, call 221-5224.
Register for swim lessonsSummer swim lessons on Fort Sam Hous-
ton will run June 4-August 3 at the Aquatic Center. The cost is $40 per child, per session. Lessons are scheduled from 9-9:45 a.m. or 10-10:45 a.m. or 11-11:45 a.m. depending on age. Registration is available beginning May 14, Monday-Friday, noon-7 p.m., at the Aquatic Center, Bldg. 3300. Sessions are for two weeks and include eight days of instruc-���������������������������������������������lesson t-shirt and a class picture.
Randolph swim lesson registration begins May 15, 7 a.m., at Randolph Outdoor Recre-ation, Bldg. 897. A numbered ticket machine will be placed outside the door of Outdoor Recreation at 6:45 a.m. so those who arrive early may pull a number. Customers must bring their DoD ID card to registration. For more information, call 652-3702.
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Pools open for the 2012 seasonThe Fort Sam Houston Aquatic Center opens May 25
for Memorial Day Weekend. The pool is open seven days a week, noon-8 p.m. Admission is free and each DoD card holder is permitted two guests.
Lackland’s Chaparral, Warhawk and Medina outdoor pools open for the season May 26. Children, ages 11 and younger, must be accompanied by an adult. Children ages 11-12 may use the pools without an accompanying adult by taking a short swim test. Children age two and younger who are not yet potty trained may only use the Warhawk kiddy pool. For details, call 671-2187.
The Randolph Center Pool opens for recreational swim-ming May 26, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The daily entry fee for those that don’t have a season pass is $2 for ages 2 and older. Lap swimming starts June 4 at the South Pool. There is no cost for lap swimming. For details, call 652-3702.
Camp Bullis to host archery shootArchers may register, then participate, in a 3-D Archery
Shoot May 26-27 at Camp Bullis. Registration is from 8-10 ������������������������������������������������������������call 295-7577.
the Warhawk swimming pool May 26-30. The course is open to patrons ages 15 and older. A pre-requisite swim test ���������������������������������������������������������is due after the swim test has been passed. To register, call 671-2413. Space is limited.
Make a reservation for JBSA Recreation Park Reservations for JBSA Recreation Park lodging through
October are being accepted for active duty members and through the end of August for all others
(military retirees and civilian DoD ID card holders). The park has fa-�������������������������������������desire--from the austere camping
experience to the premium three-bedroom cottages that overlook beautiful Canyon Lake, and everything in-between. For more information or to make a reservation, call (830) 226-506/5357 or 800-280-3466.
Randolph hiring lifeguardsRandolph Outdoor Recreation is hiring lifeguards for the
2012 pool season. Appli-cants must be currently ��������������������������������������������������be at least 16 years of age or older and willing �����������������������
For more information, call 652-3702/3698.
Youth swim team openings
Lackland youth swim team is open to ages 6-15. Patrons must be able to pass a swimming test. The participation fee is $30 per month. Practices are scheduled every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 6-7 p.m., at the Skylark Aquatic Center, Bldg 6482. Call 671-2187 for details.
��������������Daughters can enjoy tea time with mom
Mothers and daughters, ages 5 and older, may enjoy tea at Randolph Youth Programs May 5, noon-2 p.m. While enjoying a nice cup of tea participants will learn about the �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������also be provided. The cost is $5 per mother and daughter. To make a reservation, call 652-2088 by May 3.
Cake-making for Mother’s DayTeens are invited to make and decorate Mothers’ Day cakes
May 11, 4:30 p.m., at the Fort Sam Houston Youth Center, Bldg. 1630. Participants who are interested in this special Mother’s Day activity should call 221-3502 to reserve their space.
Youth Center to host lock-in Games, activities, food and music will highlight the Middle
School lock-in May, 18, 7 p.m.-7 a.m. at the Fort Sam Houston Youth Center, Bldg 1630. The cost is $7 per person and is for 6-8 grade students. For more information, call 221-3502.
America’s Kids Run The American’s Kid Run takes place May 19, 9 a.m., at
�������������������������������������������������������������run a half-mile, seven- and eight-year-olds will run one mile and nine- to thirteen- year-old children and parents will run �������������������������������������������������������������be offered as well. This is a FitFactor/FitFamily event worth double points for the month. To register for this event, go to www.americaskidsrun.org from May 1-17, select the “Reg-istration Button” and Randolph AFB. Participants can also register for this on the day of the event from 8:30-9 a.m. This �����������������
Midnight basketball dribbles to Fort Sam Houston Teens can play Midnight Basketball May 19, 7 p.m.-
midnight, at the Fort Sam Houston Youth Center, Bldg 1630. Middle school youth will play from 7-9 p.m. and high school youth will play from 9-12 p.m. Parents and old timers are welcome. For more information, call 221-3502.
Youth Center to honor diversityDuring the week of May 21-25, at 4:30 p.m., teens will
gather at the Fort Sam Houston Youth Center, Bldg. 1630 to ������������������������������������������������������������and teens will learn fun facts on diversity and will look at clothing from different countries or regions.
Youth Center to celebrate end of school year������������������������������������������������������������
barbecue May 31, 4 p.m., at the Fort Sam Houston Youth Center, Bldg. 1630, to celebrate the end of the school year. Activities will include water battles, games and contests. For more information, call 221-3502.
Youth bank money for college �����������������������������������������������������
active duty Air Force dependents in 9–12 grades. Registered teens can “bank” $4 per volunteer hour (up to $1,000) by volunteering through the Air Force Aid Society sponsored program. Teens are placed in a Randolph AFB organization togain valuable skills. For more information, call Andrea Black at Randolph Youth Programs at 652-3298.
��������������������������������Parents may register their students in K-12 for Fort Sam
Houston summer camps Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., at Parent Central, Fort Sam Houston Roadrunner Community Center, Bldg. 2797. Parents and guardians should ensure all registration documentation is accurate and complete to prevent processing delays. Registration checklists and medicalaction plans are available on WebTrac. For more information call 221-4871.
Lackland summer camp registration is ongoing through �����������������������������������������������������������are planned for campers ages 5-12. The fee is based on household income. For details, call 671-2388.
U.S. Army Soldiers attending the DLIELC play volleyball.
new AMIGOs to our students,” Garrett said. “We're al-ways short of AMIGOs and can use more sponsors to show the American way of life and introduce our culture in a personal way.”
For more information or to sponsor a DLIELC student through the AMIGO program, call 210-671-2167.
PICNIC from P10
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Lt. Col. Bonnie Ward, DLIELC dean of academics, takes a water balloon to the head during the
water balloon splash event at the DLIELC AMIGO Picnic.
U.S. Army Lt. Col Gregory Dutka, DLIELC deputy commandant, emerges after getting dunked at the picnic.
The San Antonio Pipes and
Drums, sponsored by the San
Antonio Scottish Heritage
Society, perform at the DLIELC
picnic. Courtney Smith, an
instructor at DLIELC, right,
performs with the troupe.
rett, andant,
Mariachi Las Coronelas performs at the picnic.
AMIGO sponsor Francesca Anderson
line dances alongside DLIELC students and
staff.
The John Jay High School Air Force JROTC drill team
performs at the picnic.
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Col. James Garrett,
DLIELC commandant,
prepares to get
dunked at the
picnic.
U.S. Army Soldiers attending the DLIELC play volleyball.
new AMIGOs to our students,” Garrett said. “We're al-ways short of AMIGOs and can use more sponsors to show the American way of life and introduce our culture in a personal way.”
For more information or to sponsor a DLIELC student through the AMIGO program, call 210-671-2167.
PICNIC from P10
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Lt. Col. Bonnie Ward, DLIELC dean of academics, takes a water balloon to the head during the
water balloon splash event at the DLIELC AMIGO Picnic.
U.S. Army Lt. Col Gregory Dutka, DLIELC deputy commandant, emerges after getting dunked at the picnic.
The San Antonio Pipes and
Drums, sponsored by the San
Antonio Scottish Heritage
Society, perform at the DLIELC
picnic. Courtney Smith, an
instructor at DLIELC, right,
performs with the troupe.
rett, andant,
Mariachi Las Coronelas performs at the picnic.
AMIGO sponsor Francesca Anderson
line dances alongside DLIELC students and
staff.
The John Jay High School Air Force JROTC drill team
performs at the picnic.
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Edwards Aquifer Levelin feet above sea level
CURRENT LEVEL 650.5'
Normal - above 660’Stage I - 660’Stage II - 650’Stage III - 642’Stage IV - 640.5’Stage V - 637’
For water restrictions, visit www.502abw.af.mil
STAGE I
For more news and information go to www.lackland.af.mil
PRESCRIPTION DRUG ‘TAKE BACK’ DAY Drug Enforcement Agency “Take
Back” Day on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is Saturday.
Old, outdated or unwanted prescription medications can be turned in for disposal at the Satellite Pharmacy parking lot, between the base Exchange and the commissary, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For details, call Charles Nail, 559th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, at 210-671-9470 or Lisa Frantz, 802nd Security Forces Squadron, at 210-671-2262.
ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER KICK OFF
The opening ceremony for Asian American Pacifi c Islander Heritage Month sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Asian American Pacifi c Islander Heritage Associa-tion is Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Mitchell Hall. The event, themed “Striving for Excellence in Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion,” includes ethnic food and live entertainment.
For details, contact Master Sgt. Paul Bell at 210-671-3035/3703.
SNCO INDUCTION CEREMONY
Tickets go on sale Monday for the Joint Base San Antonio senior NCO induction ceremony at the JW Marriot resort on June 23.
For ticket information, contact:JBSA-Lackland – Master Sgts.
Rebecca Luckie, 210-671-8129, or Paul Zavitz, 210-671-8038;
JBSA-Randolph – Master Sgts. Cindy Wittnebel, 210-565-4825; Chad Peerboom, 210-565-9261; Timothy Trace, 210-652-5424; or Aimee Hernandez, 210-652-6331;
JBSA-Fort Sam Houston – Master Sgt. Debra Massa, 210-808-0215.
SAPR SEEKS VICTIM ADVOCATES
The Joint Base San Antonio-Lack-land Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program needs volunteer victim advocates.
VAs provide support, liaison services and care to victims of sexual assault. Active-duty military, active status Reserve and National Guard, and Department of Defense civilian employees are eligible to serve as VAs. Selected individuals must attend mandatory 40-hour training June 4-8. The application deadline is May 4.
For details, contact Sandra Cer-vantes at 210-671-7273 or via email.
THRIFT SHOP SEEKS ASSISTANT MANAGER
The Lackland Thrift Shop is ac-cepting applications for a part-time assistant manager.
Job hour requirements are two days a week, one Saturday a month or as needed.
Requirements include strong people, leadership, managerial and computer skills.
Applications are available on the thrift shop website, www.lacklandosc.org, or at the shop during business hours.
LEAVE REQUESTS, AUTHORIZATIONS
Service members are reminded to fi ll out Air Force Form 988 for leave requests or authorizations carefully to avoid having it returned.
The most common errors for a returned form are:
• Missing or incorrect date of separation (block 6a)
• Convalescent leave annotated in block 7; however, leave dates missing in blocks 11-13
• Incorrect number of days for type of leave (blocks 8-9)
• Missing phone number in leave address (block 16)
• Incorrect approval authority for type of leave (block 23-25)
Successive leave is not authorized. Members cannot stop leave on Friday and re-start leave on Monday without taking leave over the weekend; leave must be taken over the weekend.
For questions, contact 802nd Force Support Squadron Customer Service at 671-3646/3447/9202.
AIRMAN’S ATTIC OPEN
The Airman’s Attic, located in the One Stop facility, targets senior airmen and below, providing uni-forms and uniform items limited to active-duty Airmen and a variety of household goods for free.
The facility is open to all active-duty service members, dependents and retirees with a valid identifi cation card.
The hours of operation for the Airman’s Attic are Monday through Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., for active duty only.
For details, contact 210-671-1780.
802ND LRS SUPPLY TRAINING
The 802nd Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Equipment Accountability Element conducts three customer supply training classes on the third Wednesday of each month in Bldg.
5160, second fl oor conference room. The classes are Block I General Sup-ply Training, 8 a.m.; Block II Bench Stock Training, 8:45 a.m.; and Block III Equipment Custodian Supplemen-tal/Refresher Training, 9:30 a.m.
Contact Ray Holland or Rain Virgino at 210-925-1140/2514 to register.
JBSA AFSO21 8-STEP WORKSHOPS
Joint Base San Antonio 8-Step Problem Solving Workshops are May 24 at JBSA-Randolph, Bldg. 100, and June 14 at JBSA-Lackland in 37th Training Wing Headquarters, Bldg. 2484.
The Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century program’s 8-Step Problem Solving Workshop provides Air Force military and civilian person-nel with in-depth knowledge of the 8-Step process.
The process is the standard meth-odology for addressing problems and opportunities for improvement used by the Air Force.
To register, visit the AFSO21 Community of Practice page on the Air Force Portal or contact Brian Marchitello at 210-652-9168 for JBSA-Randolph or Sean Harrington at 210-671-8295 for Lackland.
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LOCAL BRIEFS
community
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.lackland.af.milMy Air Force Life www.MyAirForceLife.com
KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCESChristianCatholicMonday-Friday:Freedom ChapelDaily Eucharist, 11:30 a.m.
Saturday:Freedom ChapelEucharist, 5:30 p.m.Reconciliation after Eucharist
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For more details, contact
Freedom Chapel 671-4208
Gateway Chapel 671-2911
Hope Chapel671-2941
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APRIL 27BMT 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.
For details, call 210-671-3722.
APRIL 30RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR
The 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 deploying
personnel is Monday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.
The briefi ng is for personnel who are deploying, or are going on remote assignments or extended temporary deployments.
For details, call 210-671-3722.
MAY 1PRE-SEPARATION RETIREES’ CLASS
A mandatory counseling class for retiring personnel is Tuesday, 9-11:30 a.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.
Participants will be briefed on benefi ts and services.
For more information, call 210-671-3722.
AMVET 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 details, call 210-699-5087.
DISABILITY TAP SEMINAR
The disability transition as-sistance program seminar is Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to noon, at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.
MAY 2HEARTS APART MEETING
A Hearts Apart meeting for fam-ily members of deployed Airmen is
Wednesday, 4:30 p.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.
For details, call 210-671-3722.
FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT SEMINAR
A “How to Apply for Federal Employment” seminar is Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.
The class teaches participants how to enhance the job-hunting process.
For details, call 210-671-3722.
PERFORMING ARTS GROUP MEETING
The Lackland Performing Arts Group meets Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., at Arnold Hall Community Center. “Expressions,” an open microphone forum, follows the meeting from 7-9 p.m.
For more details, call 210-671-2619 or 210-671-2352.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
A women’s Bible study group meets every Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., at Freedom Chapel. The study group will meet through the end of May.
For details, call 210-671-4208.
MAY 3PRE-SEPARATION CLASS
A mandatory counseling class for separating personnel is Thursday, 9-11:30 a.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.
Attendees will be briefed about benefi ts and services.
For details, call 210-671-3722.
DISABILITY TAP SEMINAR
A disability transition assistance program seminar is Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to noon, at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.
For more details, call 210-671-3722.
PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL
The Protestant Women of the Chapel group meets for Bible study Thursday, 6 p.m., at Freedom Chapel.
For details, call 210-671-4208.
MAY 4SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP
A “How to Start a Small Busi-ness” workshop is May 4, 1-4 p.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.
Among the topics for discussion taught by the Small Business Development Center are writing an effective business plan, doing market research, selecting a location and time management.
For details or class enrollment, call 210-671-3722.
Monthly MeetingsENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB
The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the month at the Gateway Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.lacklandesc.org.
OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB
The Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the month. For meeting location information, visit www.lacklandosc.org.
MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
The Military Council of Catholic Women meets the fi rst Friday of the month, 9:30 a.m., at Freedom Chapel. For information, call 210-671-4208.
On the web www.lacklandfss.com
What’s HappeningFamily Support Events
April 27, 2012 TALESPINNER PAGE 19sports
By Jose T. Garza IIISports Editor
The No. 1 seeded Air Force Intel-ligence, Surveillance, and Reconnais-sance Agency men’s volleyball team completed what the women’s team started, a clean sweep of the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland intramu-ral volleyball championships.
AFISRA defeated No. 2 seeded 737th Training Group 21-17, 21-9 to win its fi rst men’s title Tuesday at the Warhawk Fitness Center.
Two weeks ago, AFISRA’s women’s team won the intramural volleyball title as the sixth seed.
That meant the pressure was on the men’s team to add another volleyball trophy to the agency’s collection, said AFISRA middle/outside hitter John Tanaka,
“The women pretty much told us, ‘It’s up to you guys to win another championship for AFISRA,’” Tanaka said. “I’m just glad our team lived up to expectations.”
The eventual base champions jumped to a early 7-2 lead in the fi rst set, capitalizing on 737th TRG’s fatigue. The training group had just defeated the Cryptologic Systems Divi-sion before taking on AFISRA.
AFISRA defeated 802nd Logistics Readiness Squadron in its semifi nal match earlier in the day.
“We just had fresher muscles com-ing in,” said AFISRA outside/middle hitter Chris Miranda, who had seven of his eight kills in the opening set.
Never trailing in its fi rst set 21-17 win, AFISRA continued to exert its muscle in the second.
AFISRA never looked back in open-ing a 14-6 second-set lead, scoring seven of the set’s last 10 points to complete the victory in a unortho-doxed intramural men’s volleyball season.
The season produced only four teams and several unexpected schedule changes. Ten teams participated in the league last year.
“This season was weird because the schedule would change. We wouldn’t know which schedule to follow and when we were going to play,” Tanaka said.
737th Training Group’s John Ramirez said there just wasn’t enough interest in volleyball this season.
“Volleyball can be a stress relief for a lot of people," he said. “This year, there just wasn’t much base-wide emphasis on volleyball and that was more disap-pointing than losing the game.”
Although gracious in defeat, Ramir-ez said fatigue wore on the group af-ter competing in back-to-back playoff matches.
“It just wasn't our day but I’m proud of everybody," Ramirez said. “It was tough. We lost our momentum. We were in the championship against a great team.
“We play with the other teams all the time so we all know each other’s weak-nesses and strengths. This season was fun overall,” he added.
Looking back on the season, Tanaka said there was nothing more fun than winning the base championship while playing the sport they love with friendly rivals.
“We and the other teams play vol-leyball all the time together so there is really good camaraderie around the league,” he said. “We know each other so there is never any animosity between us.”
AFISRA reigns supremeMen, women teams completesweep of intramural volleyball
AFISRA’s Road To The TitleApril 23 -- AFISRA vs. 802nd LRS
21-7, 21-13Tuesday -- AFISRA vs. 737th TRG
21-17, 21-9
Photo by Alan BoedekerAir Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnais-sance Agency’s Mark Smith, front left, looks on as teammates Ryan Zimmer and Nate Burney and 737th Training Group’s Warnia Daigle battle at the net.
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Upcoming
ScoreboardCompetitive W L1. 802nd FSS .............................4 02. NIOC/ Co H ...........................3 13. 149th FW ...............................2 24. 341st TRS ..............................2 25. 343rd TRS .............................1 26. Civil Eng Sq ...........................1 27. Radiology ...............................1 38 737th TRG ..............................1 3
A meeting to discuss the upcoming intramural golf sea-son takes place Wednesday.
Call 210-671-2517/3466 for more information.
table tennis
The San Antonio Table Ten-nis Club, a nonprofit organiza-tion dedicated to promoting table tennis in the community, is offering free table tennis les-sons and play five days a week.
The club is located at 16675 Huebner Rd. For more informa-tion, call 210-479-8282.
zumba jam
The Chaparral Fitness Center hosts the second annual Zumba Jam May 5, 10 a.m. to noon.
Call 210-671-2401/2361 for details on the free session.
softball
May fitness month tests mettleBy Jose T. Garza IIISports Editor
Now that the traditional Fiesta celebra-tion is almost over, Joint Base San Anto-nio-Lackland residents can recover and get ready for the summer, thanks to the 802nd Force Support Squadron fitness centers.
The six base fitness centers are hosting a celebration of their own by sponsoring May Fitness Month activities.
The slogan for May Fitness Month is, “Are you fit to fight?”
May 18 is May Fitness Day, and partici-pants can test their mettle at the JBSA-Lackland Amazing Race, which was in-spired by the CBS show of the same title.
Teams of four compete in a series of physical fitness activities taking place throughout the base. In order to proceed to the next checkpoint, team members must fulfill a challenge.
Unlike the TV show, however, partici-pants are not allowed to travel from point to point by car. It's all on foot.
The team that completes all stages in the least amount of time will be crowned Lack-land’s Amazing Race winner.
In addition to the Amazing Race competi-tion, the following activities will be taking place throughout the month.
Bennett Fitness Center210-925-4848
Sand volleyball tournament, May 4,•10 a.m.
Kickball tourney, May 11, 10 a.m.•
Chaparral Fitness Center 210-671-2401
Zumba jam- May 5, 10 a.m. to noon •
Mixed martial arts conditioning and •self defense for women, May 11 and May31, 5-7 p.m.
5K Xtreme, May 7, 11:30 a.m.•Total resistance exercise training•
50/50 clash, May 14-18Combat fitness, May 25, noon•Gateway fitness day, May 31, all day •
Gillum Fitness Center210-925-2354/2353
Tug of war, May 4, 7:30 a.m.•3-on-3 basketball tournament•
May 9, 7-9 a.m.Football combine, May 23-24,•
7:30-8:30 a.m.Team 5K run, May 31, 7:30 a.m.•
Medina Fitness Center210-671-4525/4477
60-mile Runner’s Club, all month•Max pull-up challenge, every•
Monday in MayMax fastest one-mile lunch run,•
every Friday in May, 11 a.m.Max sit-up challenge, May 2 and •
May 301,000 relay challenge, May 3•TRX 40-40-40 challenge, May 8, •
all dayMax push-up challenge, May 9•
and May 23Clash of the fittest contest, May 10,•
4 p.m.Bench press competition, May 15, •
2 p.m.Max AF PT score, May 15, 11 a.m.•Indoor triathlon, May 17, all day•3-point shootout, May 19, 11 a.m.•10-mile indoor spinning challenge •
May 22, all dayTug of war, May 24, 4 p.m.•3-on-3 basketball tournament •
May 26, 11 a.m.Squat press competition, May 29, •
2 p.m.Rescue athlete challenge, May 31, •
4 p.m.
Warhawk Fitness Center210-671-2016
Pull-up contest, every Monday in •May
Push-up contest- Every Thursday •in May
Squadron tug-o-war, May 9•Basketball tourney, May 12•TRX TRX challenge, May 15•Spinathon, May 19, 11 a.m. to noon•Volleyball, May 22 •
Call the fitness centers for more details.
Photo by Alan BoedekerWillie Adams, 802nd Force Support Squadron fitness assessment cell member, looks on as Master Sgt. Chris Perry, 91st Network Warfare Squadron, participates in a 2010 pull-up contest at the Gil-lum Fitness Center.
