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Photo by Robbin CresswellLt. Col. Patrick Barnett, headquarters Air Force Special Operations Command, Operations Direc-torate, Hurlburt Field, Fla., left, Senior Airmen Stone Hazlett, 21st Special Tactics Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, N.C., right, and Senior Airman Tyler Knaub, 58th Rescue Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., not shown, carry batons engraved with the names of fallen Special Tactics Airmen as they march through downtown San Antonio Sunday. The three Airmen are members of an 18-man team honoring their fallen comrades by marching from Lackland to Hurlburt Field, Fla.

18 Airmen begin812-mile journeyto honor fallen comrades

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TALESPINNER OCTOBER 21, 2011

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commentary

By Dennis Seeger802nd Civil Engineer Squadron

Lackland is contributing to Texas’ battle with the 2011 drought. Civil engineers at Lackland are not sitting it out, waiting for others to stand up to the challenge. We are identifying and getting projects funded to help secure the Air Force’s water future in the San Antonio community.

Summer in Texas is always hot. But for most of us, we have never before seen the state so dry over a one-year period. With just 0.72 inches of rain statewide, July 2011 ranks as the third-driest on record. From last August through July, the state received just 15.16 inches of rain, beating the previous record low of 16.46 inches set in 1925.

These statistics rank the current drought as the most severe one-year drought ever for Texas, according to cli-matologist John Nielsen-Gammon.

Lackland has long considered itself to be squarely in the middle of the battle with the harsh south Texas environment. It’s much more than the scorching heat that our Airmen must endure in their basic training programs. It’s a commitment to duty, and the necessity of the base to con-tinue providing the life-dependent water that Lackland requires to be effective in its training missions. Our fi ght is in support of reducing the overall water usage as a mandated conservation requirement of Executive Order 13423.

Lackland is not in this fi ght alone. We have excellent resource management in our local San Antonio Water System, the commercial entity that supplies water to the entire San Antonio community.

Water conservation efforts on base rely on supporting three fronts – recycling water, repairing leaking distribution pipes, and reducing demand for more water.

RecycleOver the past few years, Lackland has

been proactive in implementing a variety of water recycling projects.

We installed a wash-rack recycling system for the fl eet of hospital and emer-gency vehicles at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, and we have another similar recycling system for the remainder of our base vehicle maintenance needs.

Our most aggressive recycling project was a $5.5 million wash-rack recycling

system. Completed late in 2010, the wash-rack is used for the 433rd Airlift Wing’s fl eet of C-5 cargo transport planes. These are among the largest aircraft and it can take up to three days to wash each plane.

During typical operation, 100 percent of the water collected by the new system is recycled. The system is fully automatic, operating 24 hours a day. During the day, it purifi es the water during discharge at the wash-rack; during the night, it breaks down residual bacteria growth.

The spent wash water is collected and piped to the recycling system for treat-ment, then made available for reuse. This measure is a major contributor to reduc-ing the overall water usage at the base.

Base recycling efforts didn’t stop with wash-racks. Since 2005, the base has been purchasing recycled water from a sepa-rate distribution system. This non-drinking water is used to irrigate our parade fi eld and fairways and greens at the base golf course.

RepairThe second front of our battle with

wasted water relies on maintaining a reli-able water distribution system.

Older distribution systems typically ex-perience loss of line pressure, and consid-erable amounts of water can be wasted because of leaks. Some of the oldest distri-bution systems may lose up to 50 percent of water fl owing through them.

At Lackland, we determined that our water losses were about 30 percent. This drove us to initiate a pipeline repair and

replacement program.In 2007, we identifi ed 15 independent

pipeline repair and replacement projects estimated to cost $15.8 million. In 2009, we were able to fund the fi rst 25 percent of these repairs using $5 million in U.S. Federal government stimulus grants to begin the work.

Plugging these leaks represents a poten-tial savings. The fi rst group of identifi ed repairs has been completed and we are looking to continue repairs with future funding.

ReduceReducing water consumption is our

third front in promoting water conserva-tion. We expect funding for a proposed fi s-cal year 2012 water conservation project.

Our demand reduction project will replace plumbing hardware to low-fl ow fi xtures on a very large scale. Our sub-mitted $587,000 project will save 51.8 million gallons of water per year. Lackland is planning on the funding to contract the installation of vanity sink reducers, shower head reducers, and low-fl ow toilet up-grades.

Lackland has been recognized, both locally and nationally, for its water con-servation efforts. Awards include the 2004 SAWS Water Saving Award, and a 2007 EPA Water Conservation Leader Award.

With a formulated plan that utilizes new technology and implements the simplest of upgrades, Lackland has truly realized the importance of helping the community by preserving our natural water resource.

Recycle, repair, reduce ...

Base attacks water waste on 3 fronts

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OKTOBERFEST AT KELLY CLUB

The annual Lackland Oktoberfest celebration is today, 4:30-10 p.m., at the Kelly Field Club. The event features a free German dinner at 5 p.m., children’s activi-ties from 4:30-7:30 p.m., entertainment, an assortment of German beverages and giveaways, prizes and sponsor booths.

For details, call 210-925-8254, 210-671-3906 or visit www.lacklandfss.com.

JOINT BASE ENERGY FAIR

The Joint Base San Antonio energy fair is Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Randolph Air Force Base Kendrick Club. The event will host energy and utility man-agers from Fort Sam Houston, Lackland and Randolph discussing sustainability goals at each installations as well as innovations and relevant technologies. Other fair participants include Schneider Electric, CPS, General Electric, and the Texas A&M Center on Applied Technology. The fair features giveaways, door prizes, light snacks and refreshments.

For more details, call 210-652-5205.

JBSA TRAVEL SURVEY

The 502nd Air Base Wing is conducting a Traffi c Points of Origin study to evaluate military, retiree and civilian population traffi c patterns at Lackland and Randolph Air Force Bases, Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis. All Joint Base San Antonio active-duty service members, Reserve, Department of Defense civilians and con-tractors, retirees, and dependents age 18 and older who travel on and around Joint Base San Antonio installations are eligible to participate in the survey.

Each respondent will receive a coupon for a free cup of coffee at any JBSA AAFES Express store and automatically be entered to win one of three prizes – a $100 gas card, or one of two $50 exchange gift cards. The survey is online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JBSAsurvey.

OPERATION HOME COOKING VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are needed to man tele-phones and take reservation requests for Operation Home Cooking. Reservations will be taken from Oct. 31 through Nov. 23, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. The program gives families the opportunity to share Thanksgiving Day meals with Air Force Airmen and basic trainees. Last year, local residents hosted 3,662 service members. To volunteer, call 210-671-8060.

NEWS IN BRIEF

By Mitch GettleAir Force Public Affairs Agency

WASHINGTON – Changes are coming to the Air Force and offi cials are work-ing with the Department of Defense to prioritize current and future resources as part of a national priority to reduce spending.

In the spring of 2010 the Defense Department began a comprehensive effort to increase effi ciencies, reduce overhead costs, and eliminate redun-dant functions in order to improve the effectiveness of the DOD enterprise.

This effort focused on reprioritizing how DOD can use resources to more effectively support and sustain the total force and most importantly the warf-ighter.

According to the Secretary of the Air Force, Michael Donley, the Air Force is following that guidance.

“We have been examining the full spectrum of operations – from base-level to headquarters – to develop ef-fi ciency initiatives that streamline and right-size the organization and redirect resources where we need them most to forge a leaner, more-effective Air Force,” said Donley.

Air Force leaders are also focused on shaping the force within the established budgetary guidelines.

“We can’t afford business as usual,” said Donley. “We are developing new ways of doing business as we build the Air Force of the future.”

The future force will refl ect reduc-tions in some areas and growth in oth-ers, he said.

“We will need to reduce overhead and consolidate wherever possible to meet budget targets,” said Chief of Staff

of the Air Force Gen. Norton Schwartz. “We will have to make diffi cult choic-es.”

To begin shaping the workforce to meet future needs, the Air Force imple-mented hiring controls in May, followed by a 90-day hiring freeze in August, and Voluntary Early Retirement Au-thority/Voluntary Separation Incentive Program offerings in September.

Mandated by the Fiscal 2012 budget, these actions are designed to accommo-date the reduced growth in the civilian workforce by allowing the Air Force to consider where new positions will best support future missions and where cur-rent tasks need to be eliminated or re-duced.

As the Air Force approaches the end of the 90-day hiring freeze in No-vember, and employees approved for VERA/VSIP approach separation by 31 December, the Air Force will consider what additional measures may be re-quired to meet future needs.

Air Force members should expect continued workforce shaping measures, affecting military, civilians, and support contractors.

Some of the consolidation and shap-ing includes organizational changes at the MAJCOM and installation level.

“Air Force organizations and instal-lations of the future may not operate the same tomorrow as they do today,” said Schwartz. “In fact, we are con-sidering a restructure of AFMC – our largest employer of civilians – to stan-dardize processes, streamline decision making and align missions for more ef-fective operations. The new structure will focus on reducing overhead costs and redundant layers of management while largely protecting the command’s

rank and fi le workforce.”Given the scale of the coming reduc-

tions, functional communities are tak-ing a look at their processes seeking opportunities to streamline operations, Schwartz said.

Additionally, Air Force leaders have been examining numerous base-level support activities, looking for better ways to support Air Force missions.

According to Schwartz, the Air Force will establish new baselines for many functions across the Air Force.

The Air Force will also focus on providing the essential services mem-bers need and taking more advantage of local communities and the valuable services they provide for Airmen and their families. For example, some ser-vices commonly available on installa-tions, but either not fi nancially viable or not often used, may be consolidated or closed in order to redirect resources to other places where Airman and fam-ily needs are greater, he said.

The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force expressed confi dence in the abil-ity of Airmen to adapt to change as the Air Force evolves.

“As specifi cs of these challenges start to take shape, I’m confi dent our Airmen will exceed all of our expectations,” Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, James Roy said. “In the end, we will remain the world’s fi nest Air Force.”

“These are challenging times, but we have a unique opportunity to shape the future of America’s Air Force, and we are committed to doing everything possible to balance fi scal responsibility with our investments in our people and the nation’s defense,” said Schwartz.

“I have no doubt our Airmen will rise to the challenges before us.”

Building future Air Force“These are challenging times, but we have a unique opportunity to shape the futureof America’s Air Force …”

– Gen. Norton SchwartzChief of Staff of the Air Force

DOD, Air Force offi cials working to prioritize resources, reduce spending


37TH TRAINING WING PERSPECTIVE

Photo by Robbin Cresswell 502nd Air Base Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Theresa C. Carter, right, listens as Maj. Manuel Sotelo, 318th Training Squadron Maintenance Operations Offi cer, discusses the capabilities of his unit’s new training facility Sept. 28. Carter’s visit to the 318th TRS, a subordinate unit of the Inter-American Air Forces Academy, was one of several stops for the general, who was at Lackland to familiarize herself with the 37th Training Wing and its diverse technical and basic training missions. IAAFA provides technical training and leader-ship development to students from 21 Latin American partner nations.

Photo by Alan Boedeker Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr., commander of Air Education and Training Command, second from left, and Col Eric Axelbank, 37th Training Wing commander, fourth from left, join Air Force basic military trainees for Victory Lunch after the future Airmen successfully completed Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training Oct. 14. General Rice visited Lackland to famil-iarize himself with the 37th TRW and its diverse technical and basic training missions.


By Mike JosephSenior Writer

When dawn broke Sunday morning, 18 active-duty Airmen began their trek from Lackland, a memorial ruck sack march in honor of 17 fallen special tactics teammates killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. An estimated 812 miles later, on Wednesday, the Warrior Air-men will arrive at Hurlburt Field, Fla.

On the way, six three-man teams will relay through fi ve states, 24 hours a day, averaging 12.5 miles per leg. Each team will walk approximately 144 miles during the 11-day journey, carrying with them a 50-pound ruck sack and a commemorative baton engraved with a fallen Airman’s name.

This is the third year of the Tim Da-vis Memorial March, begun in 2009 in memory of Staff Sgt. Tim Davis. Davis was an Air Force combat controller killed by an improvised explosive de-vice on Feb. 20, 2009 during Operation Enduring Freedom.

“This is an event to commemorate fallen members of Air Force Special

Tactics and honor their families,” said Capt. Dan Breiding, one of the march organizers and a student in the Special Tactics Training Squadron at Hurlburt Field. “These men paid the ultimate price to defend our freedoms, and we hope to educate everyone along the way of their sacrifi ces.

“It’s not just about the men; it is also about the families and communi-ties who support these warriors. This march is one way to show that these men may be gone but they are never, ever forgotten.”

Together, the 18 Airmen left the Lackland Training Annex at 5 a.m. and marched through the base be-fore exiting Kelly Field and breaking out into three-man relay teams. Five of the teams will rest while the sixth continues the march, taking turns for the next 800-plus miles followed by a support convoy.

The marchers will reunite in Wyn-nhaven Beach, Fla., on Oct. 26 to com-plete the fi nal 4.6 miles as a team, where they will be joined by family members of the 17 fallen Airmen, sev-eral wounded warriors and members

of the Hurlburt Field community. To-gether, they will march the fi nal dis-tance to the Special Tactics memorial at Hurlburt.

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Steven Haggett, another march organizer, said there is special signifi cance to starting at Lackland and ending the march in Florida.

Special tactics training begins at the 342nd Training Squadron on the Lack-land Training Annex and Hurlburt Field is where combat controllers and para-rescuemen complete their training be-fore joining their team, he said.

Haggett said the march not only hon-ors the special tactics Airmen who have fallen in defense of America, but also helps raise awareness for Air Force specialties like special operations, com-bat control and pararescue.

Participants represent units from around the country and include mem-bers from nearby Randolph Air Force Base; Hurlburt Field; headquarters Air Combat Command headquarters at Langley AFB, Va.; Pope AFB, N.C.; Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.; and the Pentagon.

To follow the memorial ruck sack march, visit www.specialopswalk.com for information and updates.

Airmen march to honor fallen heroesSpecial Tactics teams embark on 812-mile ruck march from Lackland to Hurlburt Field

Photos by Robbin CresswellAbove: Special Tactics team members Lt. Col. Patrick Barnett, headquarters Air Force Special Operations Command, Operations Directorate, Hurlburt Field, Fla., left, Senior Airmen Stone Hazlett, 21st Special Tactics Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, N.C., center, and Senior Airman Tyler Knaub, 58th Rescue Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., right, walk past the north wall of the Alamo in downtown San Antonio Sunday. et. Below: Senior Airman Stone Hazlett, a combat controller stationed at Pope Air Force Base, N.C., holds the original baton bearing the name of Staff Sgt. Tim Davis, a combat controller killed by an improvised explosive device Feb. 20, 2009 during Operation Enduring Freedom.

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By Gregory Ripps470th Military Intelligence Brigade Public Affairs

The passing of a ceremonial sword marked a change in com-mand sergeant major for the 717th Military Intelligence Battalion at the Lackland Training Annex Sept. 22.

In the change of responsibility ceremony, Command Sgt. Maj. Mark Sinnard succeeded Command Sgt. Maj. Matildo Coppi as the signals intelligence battalion’s top noncom-missioned offi cer.

Lt. Col. Joseph Kushner, battal-ion commander, recognized Coppi’s service, noting that since he became commander on July 28, Coppi had provided “that expert council that all commanders rely on.” Kushner wel-comed Sinnard, saying he brought “years of experience, a wealth of

knowledge and a great sense of re-sponsibility” to the battalion.

Coppi, a 20-year Army veteran, has served in a variety of NCO leadership and staff positions in a number of stateside assignments. Before coming to the 717th MI Battalion, he served as combined intelligence operations ser-geant major while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Among his many distinctions, Coppi received the prestigious Military Intel-ligence Corps Knowlton Award.

In his farewell remarks, Coppi asked the battalion’s senior NCOs to remember three fundamental ques-tions Soldiers have: “Do you believe in me? Are you committed? Can I trust you?”

He explained that if senior NCOs can answer these questions positively in word and deed, then they can help

Soldiers “not to succeed, but to ex-cel.”

“The Army is the strength of the na-tion,” said Coppi.

“The Soldier is the strength of the Army, and family and friends are the strength of the Soldier. I’ve been suc-cessful because of my family.”

The brigade’s new command ser-geant major joined the Army in 1982. During the intervening years, Sinnard served in a multitude of combat and operational deployments, including Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada, Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Operation Provide Comfort, and twice in Operation Iraqi Free-dom.

“This ceremony means only a change of faces,” said Sinnard. “Your commitment to excellence and adher-ence to standards remain the same.”

717th MI Battalion welcomesnew command sergeant major

Photo by Gregory Ripps Command Sgt. Maj. Mark Sinnard holds the sword that symbolizes his acceptance of re-sponsibility as command sergeant major for the 717th Military Intelligence Battalion.


Celebrate America’s Military is an annual series of events honoring the active-duty military, the Guard and Re-serve, wounded warriors and veterans for their service to the nation.

The Greater San Antonio Chamber created the Celebrate America’s Mili-tary event in 1970 as a way for the busi-ness community to say, “Thank you” to the U.S. Armed Forces.

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

Oct. 28CAM KICKOFF LUNCHEON

The speaker is Ken Fisher, chairman of the Fisher House Foundation. Event hosted by the Greater Chamber, Mar-riott Rivercenter Hotel, 101 Bowie St., with 11:30 a.m. registration and noon lunch.SAN ANTONIO RAMPAGE HOCKEY GAME

Celebrate America’s Military Night at the AT&T Center, 7 p.m. Visit www.sarampage.com/home/ for more infor-mation.

Oct. 29-30AIRFEST 2011

The Joint Base San Antonio air show at Randolph Air Force Base, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Nov. 1CAM BEXAR COUNTY PROCLAMATION

Bexar County Courthouse, 11 a.m.Nov. 2

CAM SAN ANTONIO PROCLAMATION City of San Antonio Council Chamber,

5 p.m.Nov. 7

CAM GOLF TOURNAMENT

TPC San Antonio, 23808 Resort Park-way, 9:30 a.m. registration with noon shotgun tee time. Visit http://www.

birdiesforthebrave.org/ for more infor-mation.

Nov. 8AF ASSOCIATION COMBAT BREAKFAST

Kendrick Enlisted Club, Randolph AFB, 7 a.m.

Nov. 9SPIRIT OF AMERICA DINNER

The speaker is Gen. Philip M. Breed-love, Vice Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force. Event hosted by The Greater San An-tonio Chamber, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 123 Losoya, 6:30 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner.

Nov. 10SALUTE TO BOSSES LUNCHEON

The speaker is Maj. Gen. Eddy

Spurgin, Commanding General, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard. The Double Tree Hotel Down-town, noon lunch.

U.S. Military Veterans Parade As-sociation Proclamation – San Antonio City Council Chambers, 5 p.m.

Nov. 11VETERANS DAY CEREMONIES

Fort Sam Houston National Cem-etery, 9:30 a.m.BEXAR COUNTY BUFFALO SOLDIERS CEREMONY

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

Nov. 12US MILITARY VETERANS PARADE

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

Nov. 13ROCK ’N ROLL MARATHON/HALF

S. Alamo and E. Market Streets, 7:30 a.m. Military members can sign up with the code MILITARY 2011 for $15 dis-count.VETERANS DAY CONCERT

Event featuring the Air Force Band of the West, Majestic Theater, 7 p.m.

San Antonio celebrates America’s Armed Forces


IN HONOR

Photo by Robbin CresswellA U.S. Marine renders honors as a detail carrying the remains of Lance Cpl. Benjamin Schmidt makes its way to an awaiting hearse at Kelly Air Field Oct. 12. Schmidt was killed Oct. 6 in Afghanistan. About 400 service members and civilians lined the streets to pay respect to the San Antonio native as the hearse made its way through Port San Antonio.

CELEBRACIÓN

Photo by Annette JanetzkeDanielle Provorse, a Mexican folk dancer with the Mariachi Las Coronelas de Vanessa del Fierro performs at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center’s Hispanic Heritage celebration Oct. 14. The program featured guest speaker Gregg Barrios, DLIELC specialized English instructor and published poet, and George Minjarez, country program manager for DLIELC Far East.

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BMT HONORSCongratulations to the follow-

ing 85 Airmen for being selected as honor graduates among 856 trainees graduating today:

320th Training SquadronFlight 663Benjamin TerhaarFlight 664Zoie CuellarBene SmithKatie SwiontekFlight 679Joshua Bosworth Patrick Connah Jr.Jeremy FosterMatthew HawkRyan HicksDaniel LautzenheiserJustin RitzelAdam RuprightFlight 680John BettgerBrandon FruckJames GambleBrandon HartleyGlenn HendersonBrian JonesFrancisco LinarezSteven Mccracken

Wyatt ShannonMark VernacchiaCody Wirth321st Training Squadron Flight 669Domonic DoveJonathan EarlChad GregoryBenjamin HurstJustin LynchKenneth MayFlight 670Dena BraunLauren BrownBrittany Cost322nd Training SquadronFlight 667Austin BeatyChristopher BensonJohnathan FilsingerAndrew SmithFlight 668Jesse CraigSamuel MurphyJustin Riffl eBenjamin Smith

323rd Training SquadronFlight 665Brandon Barnett

Andreas LloydJoseph MatuszewskiJoseph McDadeChristopher MorrisMitchell PaykelMarcus RobertsonBradley WilliamsFlight 666Joseph Flores IINathaniel SmithDaniel TaylorJustin TerryTaylor Uhl

324th Training SquadronFlight 675Elvis AlvaradoJohn CavassaFlight 676John AllemanAnthony ClarkAustin EvansCarmen Simboli326th Training SquadronFlight 672Zachary LeddyGerson MedinaFlight 677Francis HerbertMichael Hill

Gregory MaddenKevin MattisonTravis MccurdyThomas MooreKeane PoeschlChanon SornmukFlight 678Misty AlcorizaCarly BosticElizabeth EllisRacheal GelacekSharon MurphyShannon ParkMarisa PlacieAlyssa SmithKrista SmithMariah Woodman331st Training SquadronFlight 673Scott McDonoughGarrett RailingDaniel WaymanFlight 674Colleen K. HutchesonKasey S. KoehlerKayla M. Melton

Top BMT AirmanMarisa Placie, 326 TRS, Flight 678Most Physically Fit

Male AirmenTyler Wright,320th TRS, Flight 679 Brock Partlow, 323rd TRS, Flight 666Michael McMillan, 323rd TRS, Flight 666Chad Gregory, 321st TRS, Flight 669Female AirmenMarisa Placie, 326th TRS, Flight 678Lauren Brown, 321st TRS, Flight 670Marcie Schottler, 321st TRS, Flight 670Chelsea Conley,320th TRS, Flight 664Male Flights320th TRS, Flight 679326th TRS, Flight 672326th TRS, Flight 677Female Flights326th TRS, Flight 678320th TRS, Flight 664331st TRS, Flight 674Top Academic Flights326th TRS, Flight 678324th TRS, Flight 675320th TRS, Flight 679

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Photos by Robbin CresswellChief Master Sgt. Michael Fluck, 341st Training Squadron, and Senior Master Sgt. Monique Slater, Air Force Public Affairs Agency, dance to the beat under the Stillman Park pavilion during the JBSA Junior Enlisted Appreciation Day picnic Oct. 14.

Top, left: Service members play video games inside the Games 2U Texas Big Rig Mobile Theater. Above: Staff Sgt. Bryan Boyett and Senior Airman Chris Jacobs, members of the Air Force Public Affairs Agency, go head-to-head on Guitar Hero outside the Games 2U Texas Big Rig Mobile Theater. Right: Tech. Sgt. Matthew Radaker, 543rd Support Squadron, tips the ball over as Airman Estephon Ramirez, 772nd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, attempts to block at the net.

More than 1,300 Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines were treated to food, fun and games Oct. 14 at the Joint Base San Antonio Junior Enlisted Appreciation Day picnic.

JBSA celebrates Junior Enlisted Day


CINDERELLA’S CLOSET

Photo by Robbin CresswellTeresa Rice, wife of Gen. Edward A. Rice, commander of Air Education and Training Command, left, and Athena Cody, wife of AETC Command Chief Master Sgt. James Cody, right, join Linda Slater, center, as they look at gowns Oct. 13 during a visit to Cinderella’s Closet at the Lackland One Stop facility. Cinderella’s Closet, a volunteer-run program supported by the Lackland Enlisted Spouses Club, loans gowns and cocktail dresses for on- or off-base events at no cost to military ID cardholders. Customers can also schedule an appointment online at www.lacklandesc.org, or by calling 210-925-3750.


Joint Base San Antonio military offi cials have lift-ed Stage III water restrictions at Fort Sam Houston, Randolph Air Force Bases and Lackland. Water re-strictions are now back to Stage II at all three JBSA military installations.

As of Oct. 17, Bexar County index well J-17 was at 651.7 feet. The well has remained above the 642-foot mark for more than 30 days, according to offi cials. Stage II water restrictions permit persons to water lawns, landscapes and gardens only once a week, between of 3-8 a.m. and 8-10 p.m., on designated watering days. Designated watering days are based on the last digit of an address or facility number:• If address/facility number ends in 0, 1 Monday is the watering day.

• If address/facility number ends in 2, 3 Tuesday is the watering day.• If address/facility number ends in 4, 5 Wednesday is the watering day.

• If address/facility number ends in 6, 7 Thursday is the watering day.• If address/facility number ends in 8, 9 Friday is the watering day.

New landscaping is approved at the discretion of the base civil engineer. Government vehicles may be washed twice per month. Privately-own vehicles may be washed only on designated watering days. Drought conditions continue in the area. JBSA members can support water conservation efforts in Texas by adher-ing to watering rules.

The JBSA Drought Management Plan is available online at www.502abw.af.mil. For more information, or to report misuse, call the Water Hotline at 210-466-4H2O (4426).

Edwards Aquifer Levelin feet above sea level

CURRENT LEVEL = 651.0

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 II: Joint Base San Antonio relaxes water restrictions

Stay up-to-date during special events and

rough skies.

Call 6671-NNEWWSS


JBSA AMAZING RACE

The Joint Base San Antonio “Amazing Race,” sponsored by the 59th Medical Wing NCO Council, is Saturday at the Lackland Amphithe-ater. Race time is 8 a.m., followed by a barbecue.

For more information, call 210-292-6308 or 210-292-7176.

ITT FREE TRAVEL EXPO

A free travel expo by the Lackland Information, Tickets and Travel of-fi ce is today, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Arnold Hall Community Center ballroom.

Travel industry representatives will be on hand with giveaways and vacation information. Door prizes will be given away every half hour, and the grand prize is an Amtrak trip for two. For details, call 210-671-3133.

WHASC FLU SHOT PROGRAM MOVES

The fl u vaccine fast track program at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center has moved from the WHASC atrium to the Immunizations Clinic.

A designated room is available

weekdays, except Thursdays, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 6 months and older who only need the fl u vaccine. Fast track is available Thursdays until 3 p.m.

Flu vaccines are mandatory for all active-duty members, hospital per-sonnel, and daycare providers. Call 210-292-5730 for more information.

JBSA HOLIDAY CHORUS AUDITIONS

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

Auditions are from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. in the Skylark Commu-nity Center’s Longhorn Room. Weekly rehearsals begin in November. The chorus will perform at this year’s Holiday in Blue concert series, Dec. 17-18, at the Edgewood Theatre for the Performing Arts.

All active-duty Airmen, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, civilian employees, retirees and adult depen-dents are eligible to participate. For more information, call 210-627-5030 or visit www.bandofthewest.af.mil.

SKYLARK FLEA MARKET

The Skylark Community Center fl ea market is Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1

p.m., at the Warhawk Fitness Center. Vendor spots are available for $10 or for $15 with a table. For more infor-mation, call 210-671-2021/2282.

SAFETALK CLASS SCHEDULED

A SafeTALK training class is Tuesday, 1-4:30 p.m., at Freedom Chapel. The class teaches Airmen to recognize suicide warning signs.

Pre-registration is required to attend. To register, call 210-671-4208 or email [email protected].

MOAA MILITARY CAREER FAIR

A free career fair for active-duty members, retirees, former service members, Reserve and Guard service members, and their spouses is Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Marriott Riverwalk Hotel in downtown San Antonio.

More than 30 regional and na-tional companies will be at the fair, sponsored by the Military Offi cers Association of America.

For a list of seminars and times, visit www.moaa.org.

NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE DAY National Prescription Drug Take

Back Day, hosted by the Drug En-

forcement Agency, is Oct. 29.There are two locations on Lack-

land to dispose of old and outdated prescriptions: the Satellite Pharmacy parking lot, between the pharmacy and commissary, and on the Lack-land Training Annex, 915 Tejeda Dr., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For collection sites in San Antonio and the surrounding area, visit www.dea.gov and click on the "Got Drugs" banner.

For more details, contact Charles Nail, 559th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, at 671-9470/71-83/84/87 or Terry Miller, 802nd Security Forces Squadron, at 671-7250.

FREEDOM CHAPEL FALL FEST

The base fall harvest festival is Oct. 29, 6-8 p.m., at Freedom Cha-pel. The fest includes games, prizes, balloons and rides.

For more information, call 210-671-4208.

FIRST SERGEANTS SYMPOSIUM

Online registration is underway for the Air Education and Training Command First Sergeants Sym-posium hosted by AETC and the Lackland First Sergeants Council Nov. 14-18 at the Inter-American Air

Forces Academy Training Center.The symposium is open to those

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

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

SALSA AND MERENGUE LESSONS

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

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

ON-BASE HOLIDAY LODGING

Military ID cardholders may make on-base lodging reservations for their holiday guests. The facilities are newly renovated. Reservations are being accepted through Dec. 31.

For more information, call the 802nd Force Support Squadron Lodg-ing Central Reservations Offi ce at 210-671-2556/0047.

LOCAL BRIEFS

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

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

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

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

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

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

IslamicFriday:Defense Language

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

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

Wicca1st Wednesday:Freedom Chapel Room 8,San Antonio Military Open Circle, 6 p.m.BuddistSunday:BMT Reception Center,10 a.m. - noon.

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

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

community

FOR MORE DETAILS, CONTACT:

Freedom Chapel

671-4208

Gateway Chapel

671-2911

Hope Chapel

671-2941

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

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

KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES


OCT. 21BMT FAMILY SEMINAR

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

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

OCT. 24FAMILY 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, going on remote assignments or extended temporary deployments.

Call 210-671-3722 for more information.

RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR

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

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


OCT. 25AMVET REPRESENTATIVE

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

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

HEART LINK ORIENTATION

Heart Link, the Air Force’s offi cial orientation program for spouses, is Tuesday, 8:30-2:30 p.m., at the Air-man and Family Readiness Center.

Heart Link is an interactive program targeted at all spouses new to Lackland or the military, as well as fi ancées and other service branch spouses assigned to the base.

Heart Link is designed to increase awareness of the mission, customs,

traditions, protocol and support resources in the Air Force. Reimburs-able childcare is offered.

For information call 210-671-3722.

PRE-SEPARATION RETIREES’ CLASS

A mandatory counseling class for retiring personnel is Tuesday, 9-11 a.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

Participants will be briefed on

benefi ts and services.For details, call 210-671-3722.

DISABILITY TAP SEMINAR

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

The seminar for separating or retiring personnel provides informa-tion on criteria and benefi ts for disabled veterans. For details, call 210-671-3722.

OCT. 26RIGHT START ORIENTATION

Right Start Orientation, a class designed for Lackland newcomers, is Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Gateway Club.


RESUME WRITING CLASS

A class on writing an effective resume is Wednesday, 1-3 p.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.


OCT. 27PRE-SEPARATION CLASS

A mandatory counseling class for separating personnel is Thursday, 9-11 a.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

Attendees will be briefed about benefi ts and services.


DISABILITY TAP SEMINAR

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


PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL

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


Monthly MeetingsENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB

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

OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB

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

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

On the web www.lacklandfss.com

Family Support Events

What’s Happening

OCTOBER 21, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 23 SPORTSHALLOWEEN XBOX TOURNAMENT

The free Halloween Xbox Mortal Kombat tournament starts tonight, 6 p.m., at Arnold Hall. Practice begins one hour prior to the event. Patrons are encouraged to wear Hallow-een costumes; prizes will be awarded for best costume. Call 210-671-2619 for details.

5K HALLOWEEN FUN RUN

The costume Halloween Fun Run starts Thursday, 5:30 p.m., at the Bennett Fitness Center. The event is free and open to all Department of Defense service members and employ-ees. Prizes will be awarded for most outrageous costume, best group costume, and fi rst and second place runners. Call 210-671-3716 details.

FLAG FOOTBALL POSTSEASON

The intramural fl ag football tournament begins Wednesday.

Upcoming

ScoreboardCOED W L1. 559th MDG ............................2 12. 344th TRS ..............................2 13. 33rd NWS ..............................1 14. 341st TRS ..............................1 15. Comptrollers ..........................1 16. Combat Camera ....................0 2

FLAG FOOTBALLDivision I W L1. Dental ....................................8 02. 737th TRG..............................6 23. 543rd Spt Sq .........................6 24. Security Forces .....................5 35. 559th MDG ...........................3 56. 59th Med LRS .......................3 57. 93rd IS ...................................3 58. NIOC/ Co C ............................2 69. 717th Mi Bn ...........................0 8Division II W L1. Clinical St Gp ..........................8 02. 690th NSG .............................6 2 3. 77nd ESS ...............................5 34. AFISRA ..................................5 35. 149th FW ...............................3 56. FSS ........................................3 57. Comm/ OSS ...........................3 58. 343rd TRS ..............................2 69. Crypto Div .............................1 7Division III W L1. 688th IOW .............................5 02. 341st TRS ..............................5 1 3. 37th TRSS ..............................3 34. JPPSO/AFVSA .......................4 25. Med Ops ...............................1 56. Surg Ops ...............................1 57. DLI .........................................1 5

VOLLEYBALL

By Jose T. Garza IIISports Editor

A GPS watch came in handy for 341st Training Squadron’s Michael Lyle Saturday when he won the 36-person, 10K Gate-way Classic Run in 12 minutes, 44.56 seconds.

The Garmin 405 watch as-sisted the material supply in-structor by telling him how fast he was running each mile so he could monitor himself to slow down or speed up accordingly.

“Today, I was able to look down on my watch and monitor my fi rst two miles, which were at this certain pace, so I’m do-ing okay so I don’t have to speed up or slow down,” he said. “I just have to maintain my speed, so it fl ashes and shows me the averages of how fast I’m run-ning.”

The Gateway Classic was the fi rst 10K run he'd competed in

after previously competing in and winning other marathons.

“It feels pretty good. This is pretty nice,” Lyle said after win-ning the event. “I just thought I’d try something different.”

He usually prefers to run half marathons or whole marathons, so the 10K classic was a compe-tition out of his element.

Lyle said the difference be-tween preparing for a 10K marathon versus other runs, besides preparing for varying distances. is running faster than normal.

“Say, for example, on a 400-meter track, you might do fi ve or six miles at a fast pace on a Tuesday, a lot faster than what you would normally run. That lets your body get used to going at a faster pace by breathing heavier and exerting yourself more than you normal-ly would,” he said.

“It’s just a matter of push-

ing the tempo a little bit,” he added.

The 20-year Air Force vet-eran, now a civilian material supply instructor for the 341st Training Squadron, trains up to four days a week, waking up at 4:30 a.m. to run before going to work at 6:30 a.m. He runs anywhere between seven and 22 miles.

“I’ll do one speed day on a track, say on Tuesday, maybe run a regular run at a normal pace on Thursday, and do both on weekends,” Lyle said.

For someone who began running 12 years ago and has run various marathons for fi ve of those years, Lyle has stayed injury free and hopes the day doesn’t come where quitting the sport becomes optional.

“As long as the Lord is will-ing, I’ll keep running,” he said. “I don’t plan on stopping any-time soon.”

341st TRS instructor bests 10K competition

Photos by Alan BoedekerMichael Lyle, 341st Training Squad-ron material supply instructor, won the 10-kilometer Gateway Classic Run Oct. 15.


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Jose T. Garza III

Talespinner Sports Editor

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Fitness & Sports Director

Payton Barnett

Dental pulls undefeated seasonBy Jose T. Garza IIISports Editor

For quarterback Ricky Guajardo and the rest of his squad, practicing during the hot summer hours in the off season paid off.

Guajardo led the 59th Dental Squad-ron to an 8-0 regular season record with a three-touchdown performance, defeating the 559th Medical Group 19-0 Tuesday in the Division I Flag Football season fi nale.

Guajardo came out gunning, throw-ing for 70 yards, before connecting with wide receiver Nakeithian Phillips on a fi ve-yard touchdown pass, giving Dental an early 6-0 lead on its fi rst drive.

Despite throwing two intercep-tions in the game, Guajardo connect-ed with touchdown passes to wide receivers Darrell Green and John "Country" Grey.

“They deserve it,” Guajardo said about the team’s undefeated season. “The team worked real hard for it.”

As good as Dental was on offense, its defense, led by safety Michael Smith, forced three turnovers in the game.

“Defense played strong as a unit,” Smith said. “I've got faith in these guys. We got each other’s back out on the fi eld. What they do up front allows me to do what I can do on the back end.”

Guajardo shared the same sentiments as Smith about Dental's strong defensive play. The team only allowed 12 points all season long.

“Our defense has been the backbone of our team,” the quarterback said.

Guajardo said going undefeated in the regular season is fi ne, but if they lose in the playoffs, then the undefeated season is all for naught.

“I know my team is hungry, and they are going to come out and play harder in the playoffs. I expect nothing but perfec-tion. So far, they have lived up to what I've expected from them.”

The quarterback expects nothing short of a championship.

“I don’t expect us to lose,” he said.

Photo by Alan BoedekerDental wide receiver John Grey shuffl es past a 559th Medical Group defender. Dental went undefeated in fl ag football, going 8-0 during the intramural Division I regular season.

NFL - WEEK 7 8-5 10-3 9-4 9-4 GRIDlocks GUEST

San Diego at N.Y. Jets, Sunday San Diego San Diego San Diego San Diego N.Y. Jets

Seattle at Cleveland, Sunday Seattle Seattle Seattle Cleveland Cleveland

Atlanta at Detroit, Sunday Detroit Detroit Detroit Detroit Detroit

Chicago at Tampa Bay, Sunday Tampa Bay Chicago Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Tampa Bay

Denver at Miami, Sunday Denver Denver Denver Denver Denver

Washington at Carolina, Sunday Carolina Carolina Washington Carolina Carolina

Houston at Tennessee, Sunday Tennessee Tennessee Houston Houston Houston

Pittsburgh at Arizona, Sunday Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh

Kansas City at Oakland, Sunday Oakland Oakland Oakland Oakland Oakland

Green Bay at Minnesota, Sunday Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay

St. Louis at Dallas, Sunday Dallas Dallas Dallas Dallas Dallas

Indianapolis at N.O., Sunday New Orleans New Orleans New Orleans New Orleans New Orleans

Baltimore at Jacksonville, Monday Baltimore Baltimore Baltimore Baltimore Baltimore

OVERALL: 54-34 (.614) OVERALL: 60-28 (.682) OVERALL: 57-31 (.648) OVERALL: 63-25 (.716)

“I must really like the abuse because I’m going out on a limb once more. Yes, I’m picking the inept Dallas Cowboys to eek out a win over the lowly St. Louis Rams. Should be exciting. Go Packers!”

– Joe Bela

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