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Armed Forces Day
May 16, 2015
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Representatives from Joint Base San Antonio will participate in the Armed Forces River Parade May 16 in downtown San Antonio. The event is one of the largest Armed Forces celebrations in the region. Armed Forces Day was established Aug. 31, 1949, after former President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together
and give thanks to military members for their service.
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MAY 15, 2015
May is Asian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month
By Dr. Robert B. Kane
Air University, director of history
I
n 1978, Congress
established Asian-Pacific
American Heritage Week
to celebrate the achievements
and contributions of Asian
and Pacific Islander Americans to U.S. history and
culture. In 1990, President
George H.W. Bush extended
the celebration to the entire
month.
On Oct. 23, 1992, Congress
officially designated May of
each year as Asian American
and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to recognize the
achievements and contributions of Americans of Asian
or Pacific Islander ancestry to
the rich heritage and cultural
fabric of the U.S.
The theme for 2015 is
“Many Cultures, One Voice:
Promote Equality and
Inclusion.”
Congress selected May for
this celebration because it
includes the anniversaries of
the arrival in the U.S. of the
first Japanese immigrants on
May 7, 1843 and the completion of the first transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869,
partially by the labor of thousands of Chinese immigrants
The term “Asia-Pacific
Islands” includes the continent of Asia; the Pacific island
groups of Melanesia, Micronesia
and Polynesia; the island
groups of the Western and
Central Pacific, such as the
Philippines and the Marianas;
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and Hawaii, the 50th state of
the U.S. About five percent of
the population of the U.S. is
of Asian or Pacific Islander
descent.
Perhaps the most wellknown Air Force member of
Asian-Pacific Islander ancestry is Ellison Onizuka. Born
in 1946 in Hawaii, he entered
the Air Force in January 1970
and flew a variety of aircraft,
eventually logging more than
1,700 flying hours. In January
1978, he became an astronaut
candidate for NASA.
Onizuka flew his first space
shuttle mission aboard the
Discovery in January 1985.
He was a mission specialist
aboard the orbiter Challenger
Straight Talk Line
when it exploded a little over
one minute after launch from
the Kennedy Space Center,
Florida, on Jan. 28, 1986.
Congress posthumously promoted him to colonel, and the
Air Force renamed Sunnyvale
Air Force Station, Calif., after
Onizuka on Jan. 26, 1994.
The Air Force officially closed
the installation in September
2011.
Another part of Asian-Pacific
American heritage is the
Army’s 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd
Regimental Combat Team,
which was made up of Japanese-Americans from Hawaii
and others that were held in
detention camps.
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The detention camps were
established by the U.S. government in February 1942 as
a result of the attack on Pearl
Harbor by the Japanese Imperial Navy on Dec. 7, 1941 and
housed 120,000 JapaneseAmericans who had been living in Pacific Coast states.
By May 1945, the 442nd
RCT and the 100th IB, fighting in Italy and southern
France, had become the most
highly decorated U.S. military units of their size. They
had accumulated more than
18,000 individual decorations
for bravery, including 18
Medals of Honor; 52
Distinguished Service Crosses;
and 9,500 Purple Hearts, with
many Soldiers earning multiple awards. In addition, the
two units collectively received
seven Presidential Unit
Citations.
One of the most well-known
members of the 442nd RCT
was Daniel K. Inouye, the first
U.S. congressman of Japanese ancestry and the second
longest-serving senator.
During World War II, he received a battlefield commission
and promotion to second lieutenant. He also received many
decorations to include the
Distinguished Service Cross,
which was later upgraded to
the Medal of Honor in 2000.
He is among 30 Asian-Americans who have received America’s highest military award.
He served as U.S. senator from
Hawaii from to 1963 until his
death on Dec. 17, 2012.
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usaf test pilot school applications due in june
The 2015 U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School
selection board will convene July 20-24
to consider candidates for July 2016 and
January 2017 classes. Applications are due
to the Air Force Personnel Center by June 5.
The board will select applicants for
fighter, multi-engine aircraft, helicopter
and remotely piloted aircraft pilot, combat systems officer (including navigators,
electronic warfare officers and weapons
system officers) and military and civilian
engineer opportunities.
TPS trains officers and civilians to
develop, test and evaluate the newest
aircraft and weapons systems. The
48-week course covers experimental test
pilot, experimental test combat systems
officer, experimental test remotely piloted
aircraft pilot and experimental flight test
engineer curricula.
Eligible regular Air Force, Air Reserve
component and civilians may apply for the
program. Eligibility criteria and application
procedures are available on the myPers
website under 2015 USAF Test Pilot School
Selection Board.
For more information about Air Force personnel programs, go to myPers at https://
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have a myPers account can request one at
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document/AFD-120510-068.pdf.
502nd abw to conduct exercises tuesday
through may 20
The 502nd Air Base Wing will conduct
natural disaster/chemical, biological, nuclear/anti-terrorism exercises Tuesday through
Wednesday at all Joint Base San Antonio locations. Department of Defense and higher
headquarters guidance requires exercise response plans be carried out to remain ready
for emergency situations. “These exercises
allow our first responders and disaster response forces to enhance their interoper
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news
Obama nominates new chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
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By Cheryl Pellerin
DOD News, Defense Media Activity
During an announcement in the
White House Rose Garden, the
president said that among military
leaders, the chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff is the principal military adviser to him and his national
security team.
Members of that team, including
Defense Secretary Ash Carter, were
in the audience.
“In recent years, I have been
deeply grateful for the service of
our chairman, Gen. Marty Dempsey,
and our vice chairman, Adm. Sandy
Winnefeld. Marty and Sandy will
complete their terms later this year,”
Obama said.
To Dempsey and Winnefeld, the
president said he’s relied on their
advice, counsel and judgment as the
nation has navigated the urgent challenges of recent years. Obama also
thanked their families for decades of
support.
“From ending our combat mission
in Afghanistan to leading the international coalition to destroy (the
Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant),
conducting humanitarian operations
from typhoon relief in the Philippines
to fighting Ebola in West Africa, and
strengthening our security alliances
from Europe to Asia at every step,
you have been critical to our processes, and I have valued not only
your counsel but your friendships,”
Obama said.
Introducing his choice to be the
next chairman of the Joint Chiefs,
Obama called Dunford one of the
military’s most admired officers.
“Fightin’” Joe Dunford
Dunford has served as commandant of the Marine Corps since
Oct. 17, 2014.
Dunford is a Boston native, the son
of a retired Boston police officer and
Marine veteran of Korea, the president said, adding, “Joe followed in
his father’s footsteps and has distinguished himself through nearly 40
years of military service.”
White House photo by Pete Souza
President Barack Obama delivers remarks announcing Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F.
Dunford, Jr. as the nominee for chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Air Force Gen.
Paul J. Selva, far right, as the nominee for vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in the
Rose Garden of the White House, May 5, 2015. National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice,
Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Vice President Joe Biden participated.
Dunford has commanded Marines
in the field from the platoon level to
a Marine expeditionary force. During
the invasion of Iraq, he led Marines
in the charge to Baghdad, Obama
said.
According to a post on MarinesBlog, the official Marine Corps blog,
it was in Iraq that he earned the
nickname “Fightin’ Joe,” while serving in 2003 under Marine Corps Gen.
James Mattis and leading Regimental Combat Team 5 during the initial
invasion.
“I have been extraordinarily
impressed by Joe, from the situation room where he helped to
shape our enduring commitment to
Afghanistan, to my visit last year to
Bagram, where I saw his leadership
firsthand,” the president said.
“I know Joe. I trust him. He’s already proven his ability to give me his
unvarnished military advice based
on his experience on the ground,”
Obama said.
Under Dunford’s steady hand,
the president added, Afghanistan
achieved key milestones, including
the taking the lead for their own
security, historic elections, and the
drawdown of U.S. forces, all of which
set the stage for the end of the U.S.
combat mission there.
Obama thanked Dunford and his
wife, Ella, for their continued service
to the nation before introducing his
choice to be vice chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen.
Paul Selva.
Selva is a pilot and a commander
with 35 years of military service.
“As leader of Air Mobility Command,
he earned a reputation as a force for
change and innovation,” Obama said.
“I understand that when it was time
to deliver the final C-17 (Globemaster
III) to the Air Force, Paul went to the
cockpit and helped fly it himself.”
As head of U.S. Transportation
Command, the president said Selva
has been committed to partnerships
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MAY 15, 2015
Suicide prevention training gets more personal
By Staff Sgt. Michael Ellis
59th Medical Wing Public Affairs
Airmen at the 59th Medical Wing partook
in the new face-to-face platform for Air Force
Suicide Prevention Training May 1 at the Wilford
Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center.
As of February, the Air Force has replaced the
annual computer-based training for active duty
and Reserve members; civilians can choose the
CBT or to attend the in-person training.
“It’s a personal issue,” said Senior Master Sgt.
Lamond Barnes, training group facilitator. “Group
discussions are more personal. Having someone
in the room sharing their perspective and experiences is definitely valuable.”
The training encompassed a five-segment video
that addressed protective measures, risk factors
for suicide and intervention strategies. Each segment had an intermission for group discussion and
reflection.
Students discussed why individuals contemplate
suicide and what steps to take when a person does
not want to open up or receive assistance.
Recommend resources include: a chaplain,
mental health, the Military and Family Readiness
Center or even over-the-phone counseling in the
comfort of one’s home through Military OneSource.
Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Ellis
Senior Master Sgt. Lamond Barnes, training facilitator, briefs 59th Medical Wing Staff members during a face-to-face Suicide Prevention Training May 1 at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. In
February the Air Force replaced the computer-based training with the in-person Suicide Prevention Training for active duty and
Reserve members.
One attendee, 59th MDW Chaplain (Maj.)
Charles Seligman, mentioned how normalizing the situation can be extremely helpful.
“When a person is going through a situation,
you can let them know that other people in
their situation also consider suicide as an option,” he said. “And then simply ask ... Are you
considering suicide?”
The video explained how suicide prevention is the
responsibility of the whole Air Force community.
The Air Force strives to take care of its people
by focusing on caring for oneself and each other.
There’s no shame if you need help, just ask.
Barnes emphasized the need for effective suicide training.
“Suicide is a major issue,” Barnes said. “Even
if significant progress was made and we only lost
one person to suicide each year, it’s still worth
sitting down and reflecting on what it takes to
save that one life.”
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the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey
said he’s known Dunford for nearly half his 39
years of service.
“He is a phenomenal, combat-tested leader and
a man of integrity, courage and humility,” Dempsey
said.
“Gen. Selva is also a leader of competence and
character,” the chairman added. “He has a tremendous understanding of the global security
challenges we face and experience at every echelon of command, most recently leading our global
transportation network.”
As Obama concluded his remarks, he told
Dunford and Selva that the nation continues to call
on its armed forces to meet a range of challenges.
“We have to keep training Afghan forces and
remain relentless against al-Qaida. We have to
push back against ISIL and strengthen forces in
Syria and build moderate opposition in Syria,” he
said.
The nation also must stand united with its allies in Europe and keep rebalancing its posture
as a Pacific power, and continue to invest in new
capabilities to meet growing threats, including cyberattacks, Obama added.
“As commander in chief, I’ll be looking to you
for your honest military advice as we meet these
challenges,” he said.
that are a core principle of the national security
strategy, “whether it’s supplying our joint force
around the world in operations large and small,
to supporting and keeping safe our diplomats and
embassy personnel overseas.”
And because Selva served as former Secretary
of State Hillary Clinton’s military adviser for the
first years of Obama’s presidency, he grasps the
strategic environment in which U.S. forces operate, the president added.
“He understands that our military, as powerful as it is, is one tool that must be used in concert with all the elements of our national power,”
Obama said, thanking Selva and his wife, Ricki,
who also served in the Air Force, for taking on this
next chapter of their service together.
Carter said in a statement released May 5 that
Dunford has been an infantry officer at every level
and that Selva has been an innovator throughout
his career.
“They’re exemplary leaders,” Carter added,
“and they both have the strategic perspective and
operational experience to help guide our military
and advise the president at a time of much change
in the world.”
Also in a statement issued May 5, Chairman of
MAY 15, 2015
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Website improves, simplifies military child care search
By Shannon Carabajal
Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Public Affairs
With frequent moves, Air Force families face the
challenging and often frustrating task of making new
child care arrangements every few years. A new
Defense Department website is helping ease those
moving transitions by simplifying the search and
registration process for child care.
MilitaryChildCare.com offers access to comprehensive information on military-operated and subsidized
child care options, including installation child development centers, school-age programs and family child
care. Serving as the single gateway for child care information, the site gives families a streamlined, convenient process for finding and requesting care, said Patti
Mehrens, the chief of the Air Force Services Activity
Child Development Programs Branch.
The site is available now at Nellis Air Force
Base, Nevada, MCC will roll out in phases across
the Air Force. By June 30, the system is projected to be implemented at 10 additional installations: Joint Base Langley–Eustis, Va; Joint Base
Charleston, S.C.; MacDill Air Force Base, Fla.;
Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.; Moody Air Force Base,
Ga.; Patrick Air Force Base, Fla.; Seymour-Johnson
Air Force Base, N.C.; Shaw Air Force Base, S.C.; and
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Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla.
“MCC is a great tool. The site will standardize child
care access across the DOD for the first time,” Mehrens
said. “And because it’s online, parents will be able to
look at all child care options available at the installation they are moving to and make arrangements before
arriving on station.”
Improved waiting list management is another
feature that will benefit families and help centers better anticipate future placement needs. Upon requesting care, families receive an anticipated placement
time and email reminders confirming placement is
still needed or wanted, Mehrens said.
The DOD initiative began as a pilot project in 2013
and is expected to be fully functional worldwide by
September 2016.
“Child care is a workforce issue that impacts the
readiness and retention of the force,” said Barbara
Thompson, the director of military community and
policy’s office of family policy/children and youth/
special needs.
“As families relocate to other areas, it’s really challenging to make sure your child care needs are being met, and this tool gives parents an opportunity in
advance to find those child care spots that will work
for the family,” Thompson said.
Using the site is simple, Mehrens said. Families
simply create a profile and begin their search for child
care options. They can submit requests for care and
manage their requests at any time from any location.
According to sources, no training is needed; the
site was designed to ensure that families could easily
navigate the website without help. If families do have
questions or experience issues, they can contact the
help desk for support. An interactive chat feature will
soon be added to the site as well.
For more information, visit http://www.militarychildcare.com or contact your local child development
center.
(Content provided by Terry Moon Cronk, DOD News)
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MAY 15, 2015
First female F-35 pilot begins training
Photo by Staff Sgt. Marleah Robertson
Lt. Col. Christine Mau, the 33rd Operations Group deputy commander, puts on her helmet before taking her first flight in the F-35A Lightning II at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 5.
Mau, who previously flew F-15E Strike Eagles, made history as the first female F-35 pilot in the program.
By 1st Lt. Hope Cronin
33rd Fighter Wing Public Affairs
The Department of Defense welcomed its first
female F-35 Lightning II pilot May 5.
Lt. Col. Christine Mau, the 33rd Fighter Wing
Operations Group deputy commander, completed
her first training flight in the single-seat fifthgeneration fighter following 14 virtual training
missions in the full mission simulator at the F-35
Academic Training Center.
“It wasn’t until I was taxiing to the runway that
it really struck me that I was on my own in the jet,”
said Mau, formerly an F-15E Strike Eagle pilot.
“I had a chase aircraft, but there was no weapons
system officer or instructor pilot sitting behind me,
and no one in my ear like in simulators.”
And with that, like the other 87 F-35A pilots
trained over the last four years, Mau thundered
down the runway and was airborne as the first
woman in the Air Force’s premier fighter.
“It felt great to get airborne. The jet flies
like a dream, and seeing the systems interact is
impressive. Flying with the Helmet Mounted Display (System) takes some adjusting, but it’s an easy
adjustment,” Mau said. “The training missions in
the simulator prepare you very well, so you’re
ready for that flight.”
The initial flight in the F-35 training syllabus is designed to orient pilots with the physical
aspects of flying the F-35 compared to other fighters they’ve flown previously, such as the F-15E
Strike Eagle, F-15C Eagle, F-16 Falcon, A-10
Warthog or F-22 Raptor.
Women have served in combat aviation roles in
those and other aircraft for more than 20 years.
Mau acknowledged that although she may be
the first female in the F-35 program, her gender
has no bearing on her performance as a fighter
pilot. She joked that the only difference between
her and her fellow F-35 pilots is the size of her
G-suit and facemask — they are both extra small.
“Flying is a great equalizer,” Mau said. “The
plane doesn’t know or care about your gender as a
pilot, nor do the ground troops who need your support. You just have to perform. That’s all anyone
cares about when you’re up there — that you can
do your job, and that you do it exceptionally well.”
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MAY 15, 2015
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Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph to host
JBSA Air Show Open House 2015
The 12th Flying Training Wing, with direct support from the 502nd Air Base Wing,
will hold a Joint Base San Antonio air show and open house from Oct. 31 through Nov. 1.
Co-hosted by Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio
commander, and Col. Matthew Isler, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, the two-day
event will take place at JBSA-Randolph.
“This year’s theme, ‘Taking Military City USA to New Heights,’ is certainly befitting
as we have dedicated an entire weekend to showcasing air, space and cyber power by
opening the gates of JBSA-Randolph to our incredibly supportive public,” LaBrutta said.
“It’s no secret that the region and surrounding community have established a tremendous
partnership with all 266 Army, Marine, Navy and Air Force missions that reside on Joint
Base San Antonio.”
Headlining the schedule are the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, along with the Wings of
Blue and U.S. Army’s Golden Knights parachute teams.
Along with 300 minutes of flying time, the show will also feature static displays and
fun for all ages.
“This event is about Airmen,” Isler said. “You’ll see on our flight line the evolution
of joint air power and the incredible advancements in technology that have occurred
throughout the Air Force’s extraordinary history. War birds representing each of those
generations of Airmen will be on display, from World War II, Korea and Vietnam eras, to
today’s 5th Generation of remotely piloted aircraft, trainer, and fighter weapon systems.”
At this time, some of the scheduled flying acts are a T-6, Mig- 17, T-33, T-38, P-51 and
the B-25. The schedule is subject to change and will be updated as information becomes
available. The free event is open to the public and gates for base access will be publicized
as the event nears.
The air show and open house web page features current information on acts and
frequently asked questions. The website address is http://www.jbsa.af.mil and posts from
now and all the way through the air show will be made at http://www.facebook.com/
JBSA-Randolph.
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Mau’s combat experience and technical prowess in the cockpit were the
primary draws for her selection to her position with the 33rd OG.
“Lt. Col. Mau brings a valuable level of combat and operational knowledge
to our team,” said Col. Todd Canterbury, the 33rd FW commander. “We’re
nearly a year out from declaring Initial Operational Capability with the F-35.
We need battle-tested pilots to help us put the F-35A through its paces and
ensure we have a trained and ready force of F-35 pilots to feed into our
combat air forces.”
Canterbury witnessed Mau’s leadership and combat effectiveness first
hand when they were both deployed to Afghanistan in 2011, where she
was part of another important milestone for women in the combat aviation
community.
While with the 389th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Mau was part of
the first all-female combat sortie. The combat mission provided air support
to coalition and Afghan forces in the Kunar Valley, Afghanistan. From the
pilots and weapons system officers of the two F-15E jets to the mission planners and maintainers, the entire mission was carried out entirely by women.
“As a service, we need to attract the most innovative and skillful Airmen
possible for one reason -- it makes us more effective,” Canterbury said. “The
broader the net that we cast into the talent pool, coupled with a laser focus
on performance, ensures we have the best Airmen in place to carry out the
mission. Performance is key, and it’s the standard we hold all of our Airmen
to in the Air Force.”
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Air Force establishes new key
developmental reporting identifiers
By Master Sgt. Lesley Waters
Secretary of the Air Force Public
Affairs Command Information
The Air Force has
established four new
reporting identifiers to
identify Airmen serving
in key developmental
positions outside of their
control Air Force specialty, effective April 30.
The four new key
developmental position
reporting identifiers are:
key developmental senior
master sergeant and
chief master sergeant
enlisted positions on
headquarters Air Force
staff and the Air Force
Senior Noncommissioned
Officer Academy (9D100),
enlisted engagement
manager/international
affairs (9L100), secretary of the Air Force enlisted legislative fellows
(9N000) and Military Entrance Processing Command senior enlisted
advisor (9M000).
“These positions confirm our continued commitment to the development of our enlisted
force, and the ability
for enlisted Airmen to
serve at the highest levels,” said Chief Master
Sergeant of the Air Force
James A. Cody.
Airmen assigned to
these positions will be
considered performing
outside of their normal career progression
pattern, requiring a different duty Air Force
specialty code from the
current AFSC. Their duty
AFSC will reflect the reporting identifier. The
Airman’s control AFSC
will match the primary
Air Force specialty code
(except for skill level, if
necessary).
For example: Senior
Master Sgt. Smith, 3S091,
is selected for 9N100
duties. Smith’s CAFSC
will remain 3S091, the
primary AFSC will remain 3S091 and the
DAFSC will be updated
to 9N100.
Eligibility to serve in
one of these positions
includes the following:
• Grades: senior master
sergeant – chief master
sergeant
• Skill level commensurate with grade.
• Overall enlisted performance report rating
of 5 on the last three
enlisted
performance
reports.
• 80 percent or above on
the last two fitness tests,
or 90 percent or above
on the most recent fit-
ness test, with no failure
on any portion within
the last 12 months.
• No assignment on
file - personnel with an
approved follow-on assignment can be considered on a case-by-case
basis.
Airmen receiving a
selective
reenlistment
bonus are eligible to apply. For those selected
to serve in a key developmental position, future SRB payments will
be affected. Although
members would maintain their primary and
control AFSCs and could
stay qualified within
their respective AFSCs,
they would no longer
serve within the specialty, which is a requirement to maintain SRB
payments.
For Airmen to avoid
recoupment of an SRB,
they must have completed at least 50 percent of
the current enlistment
and agree to waive
all remaining payments.
However, if an Airman
accepts a key developmental position before
completing at least 50
percent of the current
enlistment, recoupment
will be required.
Permanent change of
station consideration:
• For permanent change
of station consideration,
an Airman’s return from
an overseas date must
be within the report-no–
later-than-date window
to apply. Airmen with
an indefinite overseas
return date are eligible
for nomination and PCS
consideration.
• Airmen stationed stateside must have at least
24 months’ time on station as of the RNLTD to
be eligible to PCS.
Approximately
six
months prior to a senior
master sergeant key
developmental position
becoming vacant, the
vacancy will be advertised on the Equal Plus
listing. The key developmental chief master
sergeant enlisted positions on headquarters
Air Force staff and
the Air Force Senior
Noncommissioned Officer Academy commandant position (9D100)
will be filled through the
Air Force Chief’s Group
nomination process.
Once the advertisement period ends, the
Air Force Personnel Center enlisted assignments
branch will forward
eligible applications to
the hiring authority for
selection.
“The Airmen serving
in these positions will
shape our future,” Cody
said. “They will lead Air
Force initiatives and influence future policies.
The Air Force will benefit for years to come.“
Key developmental
position reporting identifiers are outlined in
the enlisted classification directory accessible
via https://mypers.af.mil.
MAY 15, 2015
AF Surgeon General
Visits WHASC
Photo by Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla
Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas
Travis visited the 59th Medical Wing at Wilford Hall
Ambulatory Center, marking his final official visit before
he retires from active duty in early June. Travis paid a
special visit to the medical wing May 7 during which he
spoke with leaders about some new medical initiatives
and processes involving the various clinics in WHASC
as well as basic military training.
NEWS IN BRIEF from Page 3
ability and integration while also highlighting and testing
their own capabilities,” said Master Sgt. Thompson, 502nd
ABW Inspector General office’s superintendent. During this
exercise, expect to see increased activity from the emergency
responders, hear exercise announcements over the Giant Voice
system and at some locations, individuals could see road closures as well. There should be minimum impact to missions.
For additional information, call 808-0010.
starbase kelly summer program
The 433rd Airlift Wing will be sponsoring the Starbase Kelly
summer program, a free summer educational program, for children who are associated with Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland
and who have completed either the fourth or fifth grade and
have not attended the program before.
The program includes aircraft tours, scientific experiments,
teamwork and goal setting, rocket building and launching, computer aided design and computer flight simulation.
Two sessions are offered, July 13-17 and July 20-24. Program
hours are 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The sessions will be held on Starbase Kelly at the 433rd AW
ramp in building 909. Children attending will need to bring
a lunch.
To register, submit the child’s name, address, home telephone, and school grade completed this year via email. Include
the sponsor’s name, organization, duty phone and the session
being requested.
Submit registration information, to starbasekelly@gmail.
com. For additional information, call 925-5397.
seAT BeLTs sAVe LiVes!
BUcKLe Up AND weAr YoUrs!
MAY 15, 2015
TALESPINNER
Congratulations to the
following 47 Airmen
for being selected as
honor graduates among
the 478 Air Force basic
military trainees who
graduated May 8:
Avery Cruz-Ramos
Brian Dooley
Samuel Frisell
Austin Gooding
Michael Karnes
Barrett Lowry
Charles Williams
320th Training Squadron
–Flight 251
Kyle Colgrove
Ryan Crowley
Tyler Garland
Alexander Heaton
Bryan Jeffus
Kristian Kiburz
Jamison Lewis
Everett Mia
Marc Pecson
Trevor Perreault
Jon Wanser
–Flight 254
Alana Bauman
Kirsten Crow
–Flight 252
Wesley Brekke
Damian Burke
Joseph Pagan
Luis Rosales
Tyler Skiff
Duyne Van
321st Training Squadron
–Flight 259
Houston Brooks
Tyler Graves
Loren Heldreth
Jacob Mills
Christian Vergori
–Flight 260
Chelsea Johnson
Ashley Michonski
323rd Training Squadron
–Flight 253
Jacob Becker
–Flight 257
Joseph Chevalier
Michael Johnson
Brendan Mcgee
Ethan White
–Flight 258
Colleen Bloomquist
Carmen Clicquot
Makayla Hathaway
Leah Luke
Angelina Pangelinan
331st Training Squadron
–Flight 255
Andrew Belotti III
Stefan Fike
Isaac Robb
–Flight 256
Camarena Meza
Top BMT Airman
Wesley Brekke
320th TRS, Flight 252
Most Physically Fit
–Female Airmen
Stephanie Plaskoff
323rd TRS, Flight 258
Callie Flood
321st TRS, Flight 260
Jordan Bryan
323rd TRS, Flight 254
Melanie Candelaria
321st TRS, Flight 260
–Male Airmen
Donald Elliott
320th TRS, Flight 251
Anthony Rodriguez
320th TRS, Flight 251
Thomas Carney
331st TRS, Flight 256
Brandon Acks
320th TRS, Flight 251
–Female Flights
323rd TRS, Flight 258
321st TRS, Flight 260
323rd TRS, Flight 254
–Male Flights
320th TRS, Flight 251
320th TRS, Flight 252
323rd TRS, Flight 257
321st TRS, Flight 259
323rd TRS, Flight 253
331st TRS, Flight 256
331st TRS, Flight 255
Top Academic Flights
323rd TRS, Flight 258
331st TRS, Flight 255
320th TRS, Flight 251
323rd TRS, Flight 253
320th TRS, Flight 252
321st TRS, Flight 259
323rd TRS, Flight 257
331st TRS, Flight 256
321st TRS, Flight 260
323rd TRS, Flight 254
Fraud, Waste or Abuse
Report suspicious activity concerning fraud, waste or abuse
and employee or management misconduct.
Report suspected FWA to your local inspector general, the
502nd Air Base Wing IG or the DOD FWA Hotline.
502 ABW/IG FWA Hotline 808-1000, http://www.jbsa.af.mil/
fwa.asp
DOD Hotline 800-424-9098, http://www.dodig.mil/hotline
Congratulations to the
following 55 Airmen
for being selected as
honor graduates among
the 550 Air Force basic
military trainees who
graduated today:
321st Training Squadron
–Flight 263
Jared Briggs
Nils Dillmann
Mark Gede
Collin Goetz
Brandon Hansen
Jake Sanchez
Gabriel Shell
–Flight 264
Justin Bussell
Richard Nicely
–Flight 269
Zachary Labree
Jerome Reyes
Juan Rodriguez
Ruben Sigala
Taylor Walker
–Flight 270
Alyssa Enomoto
Jameisha Wattley
322nd Training Squadron
–Flight 271
Kevin Bays
Kaz Hanna
Travis Luze
Giovanny Marmolejo
Michael Raucci
Andrew Wilks
–Flight 272
Celia Arick
Melanie Breslin
Ellen Katuska
Mariam Miller
Adabel Ortega-Jimenez
323rd Training Squadron
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–Flight 267
Tyler Anderson
Kyle Rempel
–Flight 268
Cristian Catalan
Dustin Johnson
Adrian Santos
Kael Troxel
331st Training Squadron
–Flight 261
Alan Boone
Luke Derry
Jeremy Dorlouis
Zachary Flannery
Kristopher King
Avery Prai
Nathan Riss
Jared Sabin
Tyler Uhlry
–Flight 262
Tanner Jacobsen
Kyle Mcgregor
Taylor Miller
John Morgan Jr
Michael Phillips
–Flight 265
Anthony Jackson
Samuel Lisby
Collin Meeker
Devin Stewart
–Flight 266
Ayla Ballard
Lisa Meinke
Kaeley Murphy
Alexis Stanley
Top BMT Airman
Ellen Katuska
322nd TRS, Flight 272
Rosa Young
322nd TRS, Flight 272
Samantha Murray
331st TRS, Flight 266
Shaniqua Adams
331st TRS, Flight 266
Maygan Straight
321st TRS, Flight 270
–Male Airmen
Avery Prai
331st TRS, Flight 261
Jared Ball
331st TRS, Flight 261
Juan Rodriguez
321st TRS, Flight 269
Clay Blair
331st TRS, Flight 265
–Female Flights
331st TRS, Flight 266
322nd TRS, Flight 272
321st TRS, Flight 270
–Male Flights
331st TRS, Flight 261
322nd TRS, Flight 271
331st TRS, Flight 262
323rd TRS, Flight 268
331st TRS, Flight 265
321st TRS, Flight 264
321st TRS, Flight 269
323rd TRS, Flight 267
321st TRS, Flight 263
Top Academic Flights
321st TRS, Flight 263
321st TRS, Flight 269
322nd TRS, Flight 272
331st TRS, Flight 261
322nd TRS, Flight 271
331st TRS, Flight 262
323rd TRS, Flight 267
321st TRS, Flight 270
321st TRS, Flight 264
323rd TRS, Flight 268
331st TRS, Flight 266
331st TRS, Flight 265
Most Physically Fit
–Female Airmen
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TALESPINNER
Air Force Installation and
Mission Support Center
stands up at JBSA-Lackland
By Michael Briggs
Air Force Civil Engineer Center Public Affairs
remaining eight are scheduled to
activate by May 26.
The Air Force stood up a proviThe Air Force Installation and
sional AFIMSC Aug. 8, 2014, at Joint
Mission Support Center was officially
Base Andrews, Md. JBSA-Lackland
activated during a May 5 ceremony
was selected as the unit’s permaat Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.
nent headquarters Jan. 15 following
Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, comAir Force completion of a delibermander of Air Force Materiel
ate basing process to determine the
Command, appointed Maj. Gen.
location.
Theresa Carter as the first AFIMSC
After taking command, Carter said
commander at the event attended by
AFIMSC is still in the early stages of
more than 500 people at the Basic
building the organization.
Military Training Pfingston Reception
“Over the course of the next year
Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago, Air Force Installation
Center auditorium.
and a half, we’ll stand up the organiand Mission Support Center command chief master
“Today’s ceremonial actions are
zation, hire the permanent staff and
sergeant, unfurls the Air Force flag during the official
part of a larger strategic initiaestablish the necessary processes
activation ceremony for the Air Force Installation and
tive for our Air Force to reduce
and procedures to deliver resources
Mission Support Center May 5, 2015, at Joint Base San
operating costs and provide overall
and support to commanders,” she
Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger (left),
mission efficiencies,” Wolfenbarger
said. “We’ll work side-by-side with
commander of Air Force Materiel Command, presided over
said. “The Air Force has entrusted
the staffs at the major commands as
the ceremony during which Maj. Gen. Theresa C. Carter
Air Force Materiel Command with
we transition capabilities and workbecame the first AFIMSC commander.
the responsibility of centralizing the
load over the next six months and
management, the resourcing and reach back for installation and prepare to fully accept resourcing responsibilities on Oct. 1.”
mission support activities covering all of the Air Force’s 77 major
She said she expects the unit to reach initial operating capabilinstallations.”
ity later this summer and to be fully operational by October 2016.
As AFMC’s sixth center, AFIMSC joins the major command that
Carter said the unit’s success depends on establishing trust.
serves as the Air Force lead for fielding, basing, protecting, sup“One of the many things I’ve learned throughout my career, but
porting and sustaining combat capabilities.
particularly as a mission support group and air base wing comThe new center’s missions include security forces, civil engi- mander, is that the key to success is trust,” she said. “You don’t
neering, base communications, logistics readiness, installation have to own the organization providing support; you need to trust
ministry programs, services, operational acquisitions and finan- that they’ll deliver what you need, where and when you need
cial management.
it, in the quantity and quality required to get the mission done.
With headquarters at JBSA-Lackland, the center is the par“Trust must be earned … hour by hour … day by day …
ent organization of several Air Force units that include the Air through our words and actions.”
Force Security Forces Center, Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Air
Despite the enormity of the challenge ahead, the general said she’s
Force Installation Contracting Agency, Air Force Services Activity, “absolutely confident” the AFIMSC team can succeed. In addressing
Air Force Financial Services Center and Air Force Financial the members of her command about the capabilities they will deliver
Management Center of Expertise.
for the Air Force, Carter referenced a quote by Winston Churchill.
In addition, AFIMSC will serve major commands with collo“Your Air Force is tapping you on the shoulder,” she said. “This
cated detachments designed to provide effective and efficient is your moment and I know you’re ready. Make this your finest
installation and expeditionary combat support capabilities to hour and, in doing so, we’ll provide our Air Force an organizacommanders and mission partners. Two detachments activated tion that’s effective, efficient, responsive and focused on supporting
recently at Pacific Air Forces and Air Combat Command. The commanders.”
MAY 15, 2015
MAY 15, 2015
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Photos by Johnny Saldivar
Maj. Gen. Theresa C. Carter,
incoming Air Force Installation
and Mission Support Center
commander, provides remarks at the AFIMSC
activation ceremony May 5
at Joint Base San AntonioLackland. AFIMSC serves as
a single intermediate-level
headquarters for the delivery of installation support
capabilities throughout the
Air Force and reports to Air
Force Materiel Command.
AFIMSC is the parent organization for several field
operating units to include
the Air Force Security
Forces Center, Air Force
Civil Engineer Center, Air
Force Installation Contracting
Agency, Air Force Financial
Management Center of
Expertise, Air Force Financial
Services Center and Air Force
Services Activity. The new
center also administers
several other installation and
mission support functions
such as chaplain services,
logistics readiness and base
communications.
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MAY 15, 2015
Historians make history with latest history
By Wayne Amann
25th Air Force Public Affairs
One of the best things
about ICE is that people
can let service providers know when they do
a great job, not just for
poor service. It takes
five minutes or less to
submit a comment at
http://ice.disa.mil.
It’s ironic, but for all the awards the
25th Air Force History Office staff at Joint
Base San Antonio-Lackland has earned
through the years, one had eluded them
– until now.
The HO staff garnered its first
Excellence in Periodic History Award
from the U.S. Air Force History and
Museums Program. Specifically, they won
the Dennis F. Casey Award for Excellence
in Periodic History, Albert S. Simpson
Category, announced May 1 by Walter
Grudzinskas, director of the Air Force
History and Museum Program.
The announcement also included the
25th AF historians winning another Air
Force Excellence in History Programs
Award for providing superior historical
services to their unit plus a periodic history that exceed standards during the past
calendar year. They won in the Albert S.
Simpson Award for Best Numbered Air
Force, Center or Laboratory-Level History
Program Category.
The 2015 accolades add to the NAF
headquarters historians growing list of
accomplishments.
“It’s getting hard to count, but that
makes 10 major awards in five years,”
said Phil Myers, 25th Air Force Director
of History and Research. “I’m almost embarrassed. We earned an award for the
Best History Program again and for the
first time, an award for the best history.”
The reason for the first time award centers around the classified nature of the
organization’s intelligence, surveillance
and reconnaissance mission.
“Previously, we could not compete
for the best history award because the
Office of Air Force History did not
have access to the Joint Worldwide
Intelligence Communication System,”
Connect With Us!
Myers said. “Our reorganization (from
the AF ISR Agency to 25AF) eliminated
that problem because the Office of Air
Force History had to establish connectivity with the National Air and Space
Intelligence Center historian. We submitted the history this year believing it was
for the Simpson Award competition. Thus,
the best periodic history award was a surprise”
The competition timeline is a lengthier
process these days. The 25th AF 2013
history was judged in 2014 and awarded
in 2015.
The competitive process also changed
this year. As a field operating agency,
AFISRA used to submit a nomination
package directly to the Office of Air Force
History. This year, as a subordinate NAF
under Air Combat Command, 25th AF
submitted its package to the ACC History
Office and competed against the other
ACC NAFs (1 AF, 9 AF, and 12th AF).
“It was an incredibly challenging time
to prepare the 2013 history while reorganizing from the Air Force ISR Agency to
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25th Air Force,” Myers said. “My deputy,
John Williamson, researched and sorted
through thousands of documents to come
up with the more than 500 documents we
used to write the 2013 history.”
The Dr. Dennis F. Casey Award for the
Best History is named after the late historian who was Myers’ predecessor here
on Security Hill.
“He served as my mentor for three
years, and I called him friend from 1976
until his untimely death in June 2007,”
Myers recalled.
Besides earning four Air Force awards
for his outstanding histories, Casey personally taught a whole generation of new
Air Force historians their craft.
“Winning the Casey award is a very
special honor,” said Gabe Marshall,
25th AF staff historian. “Casey is the man
who mentored me in my years as an Air
Force historian. He’s the primary reason
I’m standing where I am today.”
The generational excellence legacy is
not lost on the newest member of the
25th AF HO team, Justin Henderson,
who’s in the midst of a three-year history internship prior to becoming a fullfledged wing historian.
“It’s an extraordinary honor to work
among professionals who diligently
exemplify our award-winning 25th AF
history office,” Henderson said.
Twenty-Fifth Air Force leadership values the contributions of its history team
and takes pride in their accomplishments.
“The office performed at an outstanding level in 2014, continuing a five-year
record of achievement in the Air Force
History and Museum Program,” Maj. Gen.
John Shanahan, 25th AF commander
wrote in his award nomination recommendation. “The team strives to exceed
standards and be the very best in all
they do. They clearly are the best History
Office in the Air Force.”
FOSTER a PUPPY
The Department of Defense dog breeding program
needs families to foster puppies for three months.
Potential foster families need:
• time and patience to raise a puppy
age 12 weeks to six months,
• a stimulating and safe home environment, and
• a desire to help raise a military working dog.
Call 671-3686
MAY 15, 2015
TALESPINNER
Graduation Day equals
Family Day at JBSA-Lackland
Photos by Johnny Saldivar
Each Thursday and Friday of the year, with the exception of two weeks during the Christmas
and New Year break, thousands of family members and friends of the Air Force's newest Airmen
visit Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland for the Basic Military Training Graduation festivites. More
than 25,000 Airmen graduate from basic training each year. Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is
known as the "Gateway to the Air Force" because it is the Air Force's sole basic training location
for it's enlisted force. In addition to the graduation parade, the soon-to-be graduates participate
in the Airman's Run, followed by a coin ceremony where trainees officially make the transition to
Airmen and recieve their Air Force coin.
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community
LocAL Briefs
THURSDAY
jbsa safe summer kick-off
The 502nd Safety Office is
sponsoring a Safe Summer Kick-Off
and Motorcycle event from 10 a.m 2 p.m. in the main Base Exchange
parking lot at JBSA-Lackland.There
will be food, live entertainment, give
aways and much more.
veteran community outreach initiative
for clergy training
Educational sessions provided by
Veteran's Affairs chaplains about
the spiritual needs of veterans and
family members will be hosted at
the Christ the King Church, 1129 Pat
Booker Road, Universal City, from
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
This is a networking opportunity
for community clergy interested in
supporting veterans and their
families. To register, call 949-9231.
MAY 30
custom sportsguard clinic
Do you play contact sports? Do
you need a sportsguard? The 59th
Dental Group will be hosting a
Custom Sportsguard Clinic for active
duty Air Force members from
8-11 a.m. at Dunn Dental Clinic at
Bldg 6418, 1615 Truemper St.
This will be a walk-in, first-comefirst-served clinic and only the first
50 applicants will be accepted.
TALESPINNER
MAY 15, 2015
jbsa fap care line
Assistance to those in need of
services related to the prevention of
family maltreatment in our community. To report incidents of spouse
or child abuse and to coordinate an
emergency response for victims of
domestic violence, call 292-5967.
This line is monitored 24 hours per
day, 7 days a week.
INFORMATIONAL
car seat clinic
Family Advocacy is partnering
with SafeKids USA to provide a child
safety seat clinic at the Joint Base
San Antonio-Lackland Fire Station,
located at 1910 Kenly Ave., building
2325, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
We will be providing safety seat
check-ups, installation education,
and recall checks.
Only military ID cardholders
are eligible and child must be a
dependent. New car seats provided
only if current seat is outdated or on
the recall list.
Children must be present and
under 4 feet 9 inches or 100 pounds.
Only one seat will be replaced per
child. Registration is required; no
walk-ins.
Provide the following information:
child’s name and age, weight and
height, number of children and make
and model of vehicle. To register, call
292-5967.
Surgical Center and the Defense
Language Institute at Joint Base San
Antonio-Lackland. Contact vanpool
coordinator, at 671-3772.
professional framing available
The Joint Base San AntonioLackland Frame Shop professionals
are available to assist patrons in
making the best selection to frame
personal items. Call 652-5142.
dining facilities price change
The below rates apply to dining
facilities not using the a la carte
pricing system: Slagel, Rocco,
B5107, B5105, Medical Readiness
DFAC and all BMT facilities.
Breakfast – $3.45
Lunch – $5.55
Dinner – $4.85
In addition, Meals-Ready-to-Eat
and flight meals are priced at $5.55
each. For details on dining facilities
to include hours, contact information
and address, visit http://www.jbsa.
af.mil/library/diningfacilities.asp
vanpool seeks new drivers
The vanpool is seeking new drivers. Vanpool departs from Randolph
Park N Ride at Interstate 35 and
Loop 410 at 5:45 a.m. and drops
riders off at Wilford Hall Ambulatory
domestic abuse victim advocate program
Crisis intervention and support
services to domestic abuse victims,
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If
you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, you are not
alone. Help and support is available
at 210-367-1213
shape up with free workout classes
The JBSA-Lackland Gillum Fitness
Center offers high-energy cardio
programs guaranteed to get gym
enthusiasts in great shape. The
total body toning classes Monday,
Wednesday and Friday, 11:30 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m., target strength and
cardiovascular fitness.
The stand-up fighter workout
Tuesday and Thursday offers a
combination of mixed martial arts,
—WICCA
New BMT Reception Center – Building 6330
Daily Mass
Contemporary Service
Religious Education Sun.
Gospel Service
Sun.
Spanish Service
Sun.
Sun.
—ISLAMIC
Global Ministry Center – Building 7452
Sun.
8:00 a.m
CHURCH OF CHRIST
New BMT Reception Center – Building 6330
Sun.
7:30 a.m. (Rm. 175)
SEVENTH - DAY ADVENTIST
Gateway Chapel – Building 6300
Sat.
12:30 p.m.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
New BMT Reception Center – Building 6330
Sun.
7:30 a.m. (Rm. 112)
—ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN
Airmen Memorial Chapel – Building 5432
Sun.
9:30 a.m.
The JBSA-Lackland Military &
Family Readiness Center gives
spouses of deployed members free
vouchers for a free basic oil change
and vehicle safety inspection at the
Auto Hobby Shop. Call 671-3549.
food recall in effect
Blue Bell creameries has voluntarily expanded its recall to include
all of its products due to a possible
risk of Listeria monocytogenes contamination, an organism which can
cause serious and sometimes fatal
infection in young children, frail
or elderly people and others with
weekend immune systems. Although
healthy individuals may suffer only
short-term symptoms such as high
fever, severe headaches, stiffness,
nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause
miscarriages and stillbirths among
pregnant women. For concerns, call
Public Health at 652-1876.
KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES
—PROTESTANT WORSHIP SERVICES
Freedom Chapel – Building 1528
LITURGICAL SERVICE
Airman Memorial Chapel – Building 5432
car care available for spouses
JBSA-LACKLAND
CHAPEL SERVICES
Sun. 9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
basic boxing, Muay Thai and ground
defense boxing techniques focusing on cardiovascular aerobics and
stress relief. These classes are free.
For additional information, call
977-2353 or 977-2354.
9:00 – 11:00 (Auditorium)
Freedom Chapel – Building 1528
Wicca Open Circle
1st Tues.
6 – 7 p.m.
—REFUGE STUDENT CENTER
Building 9122 (Tech Training & TDY Students)
Wednesday 6 – 8 p.m.
Thursday
6 – 8 p.m.
Friday 6 – 11 p.m.
Saturday
12 – 9 p.m.
Sunday
11 – 5 p.m.
—JEWISH
Airmen Memorial Chapel – Building 5432
Sabbath & Kiddush Fri.
Religious Education Sun.
4:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
—ROMAN CATHOLIC
Freedom Chapel – Building 1528
Religious Education Sun.
Mass Sat. 5:00 p.m. Sun.
Reconciliation
Sat.
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
Mon., Tues. & Thur. 11:30 a.m.
Note: Reconciliation(s) may be scheduled by appointment
Jumu'ah Prayer
Fri.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
—BUDDIST
New BMT Reception Center – Building 6330
Sun.
10 a.m. (Rm. 175)
—ECKANKAR
Gateway Chapel – Building 6300
1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays
12:30 p.m.
—BAHA'I
Gateway Chapel – Building 6300
1st, 3rd, and 5th Sun.
11:00 a.m.
—THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF
LATTER-DAY SAINTS
Gateway Chapel – Building 6300
Religious Education Tues.
LDS Institute
Thurs.
LDS Service
Sun.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
For more details, contact Freedom Chapel - 671-4208 • Gateway Chapel - 671-2911
Air Force Aid Society
671-3722
Airman & Family Readiness Center
671-3722
Airman’s Attic
671-1780
American Red Cross
844-4225
Base Post Office
671-1058
Bowling Center
671-2271
DEERS
800-538-9552
Exceptional Family Member Program
671-3722
Family Child Care
671-3376
Legal Office
671-3362
Library
671-3610
Medical Appointment Line
916-9900
MPF ID Cards
671-6006
Outdoor Recreation
925-5532
TRICARE Info
800-444-5445
Thrift Shop
671-3608
Enlisted Spouses’ Club http://www.lacklandesc.org
Force Support Squadron http://www.lacklandfss.com
Lackland ISD
http://www.lacklandisd.net
Officers’ Spouses’ Club http://www.lacklandosc.org
JBSA Public website
http://www.jbsa.af.mil
My Air Force Life
http://www.MyAirForceLife.com
MAY 15, 2015
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Financial officer earns top honors for
leadership, health care contributions
By Staff Sgt Jason Huddleston
59th Medical Wing Public Affairs
The Air Force American College of Healthcare
Executives recently lauded the contributions, leadership
ability and executive capability of the 59th Medical Wing
financial officer.
Lt. Col. Craig Keyes earned the Air Force ACHE
Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Award recognizing the service’s best ACHE board-certified lieutenant
colonel, chief master sergeant or senior master
sergeant. Award winners must have served as a squadron commander, SGA hospital or clinic administrator,
aeromedical evacuation squadron director of operations, headquarters branch chief or an enlisted position
of similar executive-level responsibilities.
For Keyes, the award recognizes more than his individual accomplishments.
“This award is a reflection of the teamwork and
strong emphasis on quality and performance improvement in the 59th MDW. It is just one of many affirmations of the high-quality service Air Force medics provide to the military community in San Antonio,” he said.
ACHE is an international professional society of
more than 40,000 health care executives who lead
hospitals, health care systems and other health care organizations. ACHE’s established network of 80 chapters
provides access to networking, education and career
development at the local level.
In advancing members and health care, ACHE honors leaders with awards to recognize contributions and
achievements.
“I was a member of the Air Force Regents Advisory
Council which enabled me to work on a couple projects
for Air Force ACHE members,” Keyes said.
“Earning this award was a combination of good timing and long hours, as my division did very well on
major inspections, completing several quality improvement projects.”
The Air Force currently has 546 ACHE members, including 170 fellows who have earned the distinction of
board certification in health care management. The Air
Force ACHE selects the winner of the Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Award winner from the service’s fellows
who are recognized for their professionalism, ethical
decision making, competence, leadership and commitment to lifelong learning, according to the
ACHE website.
Courtesy Photo
Lt. Col. Craig Keyes (second from right) was presented
the Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Regent’s Award
by members of the American College of Healthcare
Executives March 17.
“Air Force units can never be complacent with
their work. We always need to be improving and
adding value to the outcomes of our respective
responsibilities,” Keyes said.
FRIDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
Friday
• 6 p.m. The Longest Ride (PG-13)
Sunday
• Noon The Longest Ride (PG-13)
• 3 p.m. Furious 7 (PG-13))
Saturday
• Noon The Woman in Gold (PG-13)
Thursday
• 3 p.m. The Longest Ride (PG-13)
• 4 p.m. The Longest Ride (PG-13)
• 6 p.m. Furious 7 (PG-13) )
Movie Line: 671-3985 or View schedules at:
https://www.shopmyexchange.com/reel-time-theatres/
Program Note
Locate the Day of the Week and Read across for
specific show times.
We have one movie screen, one movie per show time.
Doors open 30 minutes prior to each show time.
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MAY 15, 2015
Mind over mood: six ways to think positively
Positive thinking can improve your
mood and help you keep stress in check.
Here are six ways you can turn negative
thoughts into positive thoughts:
1. Don’t Overgeneralize. Overgeneralization is the belief that because
something happened once it will
happen again.
• You have trouble sleeping this
week and think “I will never get a
good night’s sleep.” Instead, replace
never with more accurate words such
as sometimes or occasionally.
2. Manage your Mental Filter. Using a mental filter means focusing on
the negative details of a situation and
ignoring the positive aspects.
• Your children say they love you
but wish you would not yell so often
and you think “I am a terrible parent.”
Instead, challenge yourself to use a
calm, positive tone in the future.
3. Avoid Jumping to Conclusions.
Jumping to conclusions is quickly mak-
ing assumptions without all the facts.
• A friend has not returned your
phone call and you think “I must have
done something to anger him.” Instead,
allow yourself time to rethink what may
have happened and check in with him
again.
4. Beware of Magnification. Magnification is blowing negative situations
out of proportion.
• Your boss points out an area
where you can improve and you think
“I am awful at my job.” Instead, choose
not to let a small mistake overshadow
your accomplishments.
5. Drop the Labels. Labeling is
attaching a general label to yourself or
others based on a limited amount of
information.
• You forget about a doctor’s appointment you scheduled and you think
“I am an idiot.” Instead, remind yourself that you only missed one appointment and come up with a reminder
system for the future.
6. Relieve yourself of Blame. Blaming is holding yourself responsible for
an act you did not do or placing your
pain onto others.
• You and your spouse get in an
argument and you think “It’s all your
fault. You always make me angry.”
Instead, use your energy to solve problems together instead of placing blame.
• Cognitive behavioral therapy is a
type of counseling used to help you understand and change the way you think
and behave. Try the following strategies
on your own to increase your positive
thinking:
• Identify Your Negative Thoughts.
Write them down and determine which
forms of negative thinking you use often. Use the above examples to replace
negative thoughts with positive ones.
• Examine the Evidence. Ask yourself if your negative thoughts are
actually true. List the evidence that
supports and goes against your
thoughts. Come up with a more balanced
thought that takes all the evidence into
consideration.
• Show Yourself Compassion. Avoid
putting yourself down. Treat yourself in
the same kind way you would treat a
friend.
The way you choose to think about
an event in your life can influence how
you feel and act.
Challenge yourself to recognize and
change negative thoughts as a way to
improve your mood and behavior.
If you or a loved one needs additional support, remember that reaching out is a sign of strength. Contact
the DCoE Outreach Center to confidentially speak with trained health
resource consultants 24/7 by calling
866-966-1020, visiting http://www.
realwarriors.net/livechat or emailing
[email protected].
(Source: Real Warriors Campaign)
NCFC: Meeting the health care needs of beneficiaries around SA
By Staff Sgt. Michael Ellis
59th Medical Wing Public Affairs
TRICARE beneficiaries on the
north side of the City of San Antonio
no longer have to drive across town
to receive services at a military
treatment facility. Since the opening
of the North Central Federal Clinic,
members have more convenient
access to a wide range of services
closer to home.
“I like to get my care at North
Central Federal Clinic. I can always
find a parking spot and the wait
time to be seen by my doctor is usually minimal” said one NCFC patient.
“They even have a lab where you can
get your blood drawn and a pharmacy
for medications,” he added.
The North Central Federal Clinic
provides health care services to approximately 12,000 veterans and
TRICARE
beneficiaries
annually.
Services include primary care, nutrition counseling, pharmacy services,
laboratory,
radiology,
outpatient
mental health, social work, patient
education services and more.
Although the one-story facility may
Phot by Staff Sgt. Michael Ellis
The North Central Federal Clinic is an alternate location on the Northside of the City of San Antonio for TRICARE beneficiaries to receive
a wide-range of health care services. The NCFC provides services to approximately 12,000 veterans and TRICARE beneficiaries annually.
be modest in size, the standards for
quality of care is on par with all
military treatment facilities.
“I have to admit it is better than
going to the major facilities around
town,” said another patient. “Unless
it is an absolute emergency, I’ll stick
with NCFC for all my needs.”
Services are appointment-based.
To schedule an appointment, call
483-2929 or 866-909-5731. Hours
are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and
Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The clinic does not provide emergency care services. In case of a
medical emergency, call 911 or a
local emergency medical service.
MAY 15, 2015
Upcoming
fitness run
The Gillum Fitness Center
celebrates May Fitness
Month with a 1.5-mile
run, situps and pushups
at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Participants may sign up at
the Gillum Fitness Center
any time prior to the event.
For more information, call
977-2353.
co-ed obstacle course
The Gillum Fitness Center
hosts a free obstacle course
at 7 a.m. June 15. The twoperson teams will be comprised of one male and one
female. The obstacle course
includes a one-mile ride
on a spin bike, pushups,
situps, tire flips, burpees,
two-person wheel barrow
and concludes with an army
crawl. For more information,
call 977-2353.
intramural soccer
Interested in participating in
an intramural soccer league
on Joint Base San Antonio?
Contact intramural sports
director Brett Cannon to express interest in the league
at 671-2401/1880.
lunchtime volleyball
Join the lunchtime volleyball
gang for free indoor competition from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays at
the Warhawk Fitness Center.
Just show up and jump in
on the game.
trx atomic pushup competition
The TRX Atomic Pushup
Competition will be
conducted throughout May
for May Fitness Month from
5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday
through Friday. The sign up
roster will be at the front
counter. Call 671-1348 for
additional information.
sports
JBSA-Lackland volleyball intramural
program spikes interest and passion
TALESPINNER
Story and photo by Jose T. Garza III
JBSA-Lackland Public Affairs
The Joint Base San AntonioLackland intramural volleyball program was reinstated in
March after budget cuts forced
its hiatus in 2014.
For
longtime
intramural
volleyball participants Chris
Miranda and Mark Smith, 25th
Air Force employees, this season
has been a reunion with teammates and friendly foes.
“I enjoy playing intramurals
because I get to see some of my
old friends and get to teach some
of the up-and-coming players the
nuances of volleyball,” Miranda
said. “I love teaching new players
because if their level of playing
gets better then we get a better
pool of players to play against,
which leads to exciting and fun
games for everyone.”
Smith, who has 30 years of
volleyball experience as an active duty and civilian member,
said he is happy to see people of
all ages and skills participate in
the program this year.
“It’s great to see young people
come out and learn the game.
This program has been on and
off because of money, but I hope
they keep it going. We need activities that help keep the military
close.”
Their teammate, John Tanaka,
was especially happy to see the
program return after being sad
about its suspension last year.
“I would compare (not playing
volleyball last year) to making
plans to go out and do something
you enjoy, and when you get
there you find out that the picnic
was cancelled or the restaurant
or movie theater closed,” Tanaka
said. “It was pretty depressing.”
This year a total of 18 teams
are currently participating in coed volleyball compared to 2013,
which featured nine teams in the
men’s league and four teams in
the women’s league.
Brett Cannon, JBSA-Lackland
intramural sports manager,
said he was surprised about the
amount of teams that have participated this year after only a
handful of teams inquired about
the season before he put the
word out about registration.
Once word got out about
volleyball’s reinstatement, a
“domino effect” of teams signed
up to participate.
“I hope to see more teams
sign up in the future because
volleyball is a great sport and it
brings out the best in everyone,”
Cannon said.
One of the new teams participating in intramural volleyball
this season is the 772nd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron.
Senior
Airman
Terrence
Williams, a 772nd ESS contract
specialist, said he and his squadron co-workers joined volleyball
to have fun and build morale.
The squadron plays on Thursdays in the West Division.
“To see co-workers outside the
office who you may not hang out
with in a different light is fun,”
Williams said. “We like to have
fun and be energetic. We play
hard, are always smiling and,
glad to be in each other’s presence. Playing against different
units gives us an opportunity to
network.”
Staff Sgt. Angel Galindo, also
a 772nd ESS contract specialist,
said he has learned about his
teammates’ personalities outside
of work this season.
“We are fairly goofy and like to
have a great time,” he explained.
“Even though the games are very
competitive, we like to keep it
lively and display good camaraderie.”
Smith hopes to see the cama-
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Tech. Sgt. Michael Dicicco, a 343rd Training Squadron military training
leader, sets the ball for Staff Sgt. Jessica Abad, also a 343rd TRS MTL,
to score during an intramural volleyball matchup April 7 at the Chaparral
Fitness Center. The 343rd TRS are of one 18 teams participating in the
base intramural volleyball program, which was reinstated this season after
it was shelved in 2014 due to budget cuts.
raderie continue in future intramural volleyball seasons.
“Intramural volleyball is a
great place to learn the nuances
of the game, and you have the
camaraderie with your friends
and different units,” Smith said.
“Playing volleyball helps relationships at work because you
get to see co-workers outside
the work environment and learn
(things about them) like hobbies
and family life.”
The regular season ends
May 21 and the JBSA-Lackland
intramural volleyball playoffs are
May 26 and 27.
A total of eight teams – four
from the East Division and four
from the West Division – will
compete in tournament and
the remaining two teams will
compete in the JBSA-wide intramural volleyball tournament.