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A publication of the 502nd Air Base Wing – Joint Base San Antonio
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH No. 11 • MARCH 16, 2012
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WINGSPREAD
COMMENTARY
Women’s History Month highlights education
By Tech. Sgt. Farah Martinez
340th Fighter Training Group/Financial Management
From the very beginning of your
enlisted military career, you are
bombarded with training. First
there is basic military training,
then technical training, followed by
career development courses and
on-the-job training. Additionally, as
soon as you complete your CDCs,
there is a strong push to complete
a Community College of the Air
Force degree.
There have always been earmarks
and goals set for education
and training in order to achieve career
progression, but why? Is it just to create
another box that needs to be filled?
The answer is no. It is to create
members who are experts in not only
their jobs, but who can become an
educated group of citizens. The more
knowledge we have, the greater the
effect will be on performing and accomplishing
our mission.
March commemorates Women’s
History Month, and this year the
theme is “Women’s Education – Women’s
Empowerment.” Education is one
of the best means to help you stand
out from the crowd and set you up for
success so the leaders around you will
feel confident in empowering you. The
pursuit of education shows a willingness
and propensity for learning and
bettering oneself.
In my unit alone, the women
around me hold CCAF degrees,
bachelor of science degrees in
mathematics and MBAs, and others
are pursuing degrees in business
Main gate to be closed
St. Patrick's Day
Due to maintenance and repairs to the vehicle barrier
system, the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph main
gate will be closed Saturday, 6 a.m.-7 p.m. The west
and east gates will be open during this time to accommodate
traffic. Call 652-5700 for more information.
administration, human resources,
information technology and aeronautical
science, to name a few. It was
really inspiring when I started finding
out what everyone’s educational
goals were.
A good education is essential for
your career both in and out of uniform,
so take advantage of the education
benefits you’ve earned. While
serving, members can take advantage
of $4,500 a year in tuition assistance.
There is also the GI Bill, which is a
big part of our education benefits. The
GI Bill includes the Post-9/11 GI Bill,
The Montgomery GI Bill for Active
Duty and Veterans and Montgomery
GI Bill for Selected Reserves. There
are also many other programs such
as the Reserve Education Assistance
Program and Spouse and Dependents
Education Assistance. More and more
schools are also taking advantage of
the Yellow Ribbon Program.
There are also state programs depending
on which state you claim as
"There are no limits to what
women can accomplish in the
military. The percentage of
women in the U.S. military
has gone from 1.6 percent in
1973, to 14.6 percent as of
September 2011."
your place of legal residency such as
The Hazelwood Act here in Texas.
There are no limits to what women
can accomplish in the military. The
percentage of women in the U.S.
military has gone from 1.6 percent
in 1973 to 14.6 percent as of September
2011. The year 1990 marked
the 10th year women have graduated
from the military academies of the
Army, Navy and Air Force. A woman
graduated at the top of her class in
the Air Force Academy in 1986. In
2008, the armed forces promoted its
first female four-star general, Gen.
Ann E. Dunwoody. In 2011, Maj.
Gen. Margaret Woodward was the
first female commander to lead a U.S.
military campaign in Libya.
I will conclude this commentary
with a quote by Marian Wright Edelman,
an American children’s rights
activist, “Education is for improving
the lives of others and for leaving
your community and world better
than you found it.”
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MARCH 16, 2012
ON THE COVER
Diana Bailey, 902nd Force Support
Squadron Dining Facility salad technician,
stocks the salad bar in preparation
for lunch time at the Joint Base
San Antonio-Randolph Dining Facility
March 9. For the complete story on
the JBSA-Randolph National Nutrition
Month observance, see page 3.
Photo by Rich McFadden
Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph
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Commander
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Chief of Public Affairs
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Editor
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MARCH 16, 2012 WINGSPREAD
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'MyPlate' shapes 2012 National Nutrition Month
By Robert Goetz
Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture last year unveiled
MyPlate as a simpler, more direct successor to the food
guide pyramid it introduced 20 years ago.
This year the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is
promoting the same concept with its theme “Get Your
Plate in Shape” for National Nutrition Month, which is
observed in March.
“That theme follows the USDA’s plate method,” Jennifer
Sides, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Health and
Wellness Center registered dietitian, said. “Fruits and
vegetables should take up half of your plate, and whole
grains and proteins should take up the other half, with
low-fat or fat-free dairy on the side.”
Sides, who called the MyPlate concept more userfriendly
than the food guide pyramid, said a healthy,
balanced meal should also contain more vegetables than
fruits – in a variety of colors.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, formerly
the American Dietetic Association, also recommends a
variety of vegetables, “especially dark-green, red and
orange varieties, as well as beans and peas.” The organization
advises consumers to buy reduced-sodium
or no-salt-added canned vegetables.
“Vegetables and fruits are what most people are lacking
in,” Sides said. “They are good because they fill you
By Staff Sgt. Melissa White
JBSA-Lackland Public Affairs
up and have a lot of health benefits.”
Fruits and vegetables contain essential vitamins,
minerals, fiber and antioxidants that may
protect people from chronic diseases, including
stroke, cardiovascular diseases and certain
cancers, according to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
“Your plate should be half fruits and
veggies for a reason,” Sides said. “If you
can increase your fruit and vegetable
intake, that’s a good place to start.”
She said the HAWC’s class Nutrition and
Fitness 101 addresses the MyPlate concept.
“We talk about making healthy choices
for each portion of the plate,” Sides said.
The class’ nutrition-related topics also include
serving sizes and reading food labels.
Staff Sgt. Dennis Wichter, HAWC diet technician,
said serving sizes are an important part
of good nutrition. Portion sizes in the American
diet are often too large.
“It’s more about moderation than cutting things
out completely,” he said.
As an example, Wichter said a serving of
lean meat – one protein source – is just three
ounces.
See NUTRITION P7
502nd ABW, mission partners, rated ‘excellent’ during Compliance Inspection
“I’m incredibly proud of everyone
here. You all put forth a tremendous
amount of effort and should be proud
of the work you put in.”
Brig Gen. Theresa C. Carter
502nd Air Base Wing commander
The 502nd Air Base Wing and its mission partners,
the 12th Flying Training Wing and the 37th Training
Wing, all earned overall “excellent” ratings as a result of
recent compliance inspections conducted by the Air Education
and Training Command Inspector General Team.
The inspections were held independently at Joint Base
San Antonio-Randolph and JBSA-Lackland Feb. 6-13
and March 5-9, respectively.
Brig Gen. Theresa C. Carter, 502nd ABW commander,
briefed 502nd ABW personnel on the results during a
series of commander’s calls held Wednesday.
“I’m incredibly proud of everyone here,” Carter said
during the out-brief. “You all put forth a tremendous
amount of effort and should be proud of the work you
put in. My challenge for you now is to sustain this level
of excellent performance.”
The 802nd Mission Support Group and 902nd MSG
were rated “excellent.” Prior to this assessment, only
one of the last seven MSGs inspected in AETC earned a
rating higher than satisfactory.
In addition, both the Installation Exercise Program
Office and the first emergency management exercise
conducted in February at JBSA-Randolph earned an
“outstanding” rating. This marks only the second time in
14 years that an EME earned an “outstanding” rating.
“The IEPO and EME grades are particularly noteworthy
when I consider where we were last July and
how far we’ve come as a joint base team,” Carter said.
“The ABW and all of our mission partners, especially
our medics with the 59th Medical Wing, clearly demonstrated
our ability to work together in response to an
emergency and manage the consequences.”
“This inspection took a lot of hard work by a lot of
people and I’m very proud,” Maj. Gen. Byron Hepburn,
59th MDW commander, said. “But, we can’t rest on our
laurels. We will take the IG findings and learn from them
as we continue to build a premier ambulatory surgical
center here at Lackland.”
“Going into the inspection, I told our squadron commanders
that I wasn’t worried too much about grades
because ‘it’s clear that you all are the engine that makes
Team Lackland go. You deliver excellent base support
every day, and you do it right,’” Col. Richard Houghton,
802nd MSG commander, said. “No matter what rating
your individual team was assessed, you all are part
of an excellent mission support group and an excellent
air base wing. Congratulations.”
The 37th Training Wing also earned an overall
“excellent” rating from the AETC IG team. Two of
the wing’s groups, the Defense Language Institute
English Language Center and the Inter-American
Air Forces Academy, received “outstanding” overall
ratings as did the wing’s inspection office. The 37th,
737th and 937th Training Groups all were rated “excellent”.
At the wing’s AETC IG team out-brief held Monday,
Col. Eric Axelbank, 37th TRW commander, paid close
attention to everyone’s reaction while the inspectors narrated
the slide presentation.
“I am proud of this wing and its people,” Axelbank
said. “It was a rewarding experience seeing the group
and squadron leadership team reactions to the IG’s superlative
reviews of our wing. I value the quality of our
people and the effort we make in fulfilling Air Force
core values and our vision as the training standard of
excellence.”
“Regardless of the result, units are always better after
an inspection because we have an independent evaluation
of what we’re doing well and where we need to
focus additional attention and resources,” Carter said.
“Col. Mike Brown and his inspection team did a fabulous
job providing all AETC units with a comprehensive,
thorough and fair evaluation.”

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JBSA-Randolph
Air Education and Training
Command
Emily Bradley
Jeremy Burdick
William Green
Harold Hauser
Charles Havenner
Wesley Howsare
Christopher Mercado
Matthew Romero
Brian Schlemmer
Lorie Smeznik
Arnoldo Valenzuela
Joshua Wren
Air Force Personnel
Center
Travis Armstrong
William Forsythe
Chanicke Floyd
Diana Gonzalez
John Koger Jr.
Timothy Krkosa
Tammy Lafferty
W.T. Littlejohn
Brian Marshall
Geoffrey Phillips
Martin Plata
David Smith
Air Force Public Affairs
Agency
Krista Valentine
Air Force Recruiting
Service
Pedro Colon
Derek Edwards
Cory Frommer
John Longo Jr.
Matther Schneider
19th Air Force, Staff
Judge Advocate
Marilyn Propst
Air Force Security Assistance
Training Squadron-
Demetrius Roberts
359th Medical Support
Squadron
Lamond Barnes
902nd Force Support
Squadron
Virgil McCullough
558th Flying Training
Squadron
Greg Carrico
JBSA-Lackland
Air Force Band of the West
Martha Garcia
Air Force Intelligence,
Surveillance & Reconnaissance
Agency
Daniel Benedict
Charles Buchert
Michael Cruz
Marlon Daniels
Rodolfo Gamez Jr.
Arlan Gaskin
Everett Jennings
Michael Oliver
Luis Reyes
Brian Wunderlin
Dale Yates
Air Force Medical Operations
Agency
Yolanda Barber
Christopher Gent
Carissa Parker
Air Force Public Affairs
Agency
Quinton Burris
Air Force Security Forces
Center
Ryan Sprauer
Air Force Services Agency
Christopher Phillips
Stephanie Thomas
Air Force Space Command
Jackie Harris
Cryptologic Systems Division
Salomon Vieyra
24th Air Force
Kevin Hardman
Peter Franco
Brian Meeks
688th Information Operations
Wing
Tammy Bean
26th Network Operations
Group
Roderick Walker
59th Medical Support
Group
Brandon English
Juan Vargas Jr.
369th USAF Recruiting
Group
Craig Blevins
Thomas Farrill
WINGSPREAD
NEWS
Dale Roeder Jr.
737th Training Group
James White
624th Operations Center
Jeremiah Ross
James Zimmer
Inter-American Air Forces
Academy
Jaime Santiago
3rd Combat Camera Squadron
Sarah Webb
26th Operations Support
Squadron
Marco Alfaro
33rd Network Warfare
Squadron
James Miller
35th Intelligence Squadron
Marcus Glover
Chad Houck
37th Training Support
Squadron
Kevin Richards
59th Clinical Support
Group
John Jacob
59th Laboratory Squadron
Elizabeth Morales
59th Orthopedic & Rehab
Squadron
Judy Hickman
59th Pharmacy Squadron
Misty Shaffer
59th Medical Inpatient
Squadron
Kristen Smith
59th Surgical Inpatient
Squadron
Lorraine Hieskill
59th Surgical Specialty
Squadron
Mabel Mercadozayas
93rd Intelligence Squadron
Maria Harris
Bret Miller
326th Training Squadron
Christopher Clark
Craig Ferguson
Phillip Monk
331st Training Squadron
Carlos Salgado
342nd Training Squadron
Howard Watkins
344th Training Squadron
MARCH 16, 2012
JBSA master sergeants earn promotion
Air Force officials announced March 8 the
selection of more than 1,700 master sergeants for
promotion to senior master sergeant.
Those selected represent 13.78 percent of the
12,351 eligible, with an average score of 670.44,
4.12 years average time in grade and 19.27 years
of time in service. The average score was based
on the following point averages: 134.99 for enlisted
performance reports, 20.66 for decorations,
70.62 for the Air Force supervisory exam and
Nineteen of JBSA-Randolph's selected senior master sergeants pose for a group photo in front of the Taj March 8.
392.56 board score.
Those selected for senior master sergeant will
be promoted according to their promotion sequence
number beginning in April. The following
NCOs in Joint Base San Antonio were selected.
Photo by Rich McFadden
Christopher Gradel
Shannon Hughes
Ronald Reiff
Sheila White
559th Aerospace Medicine
Squadron
Evelyn Bell
690th Intelligence Support
Squadron
Eric Black
773rd Enterprise Sourcing
Squadron
Larry James Jr.
JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
502nd Air Base Wing
Shae Alamo
502nd Mission Support
Group
Nancy Caro Windham
382nd Training Squadron
Chantel Libby
Angela Langhorne
Gregory Tate
Shawn Thompson
383rd Training Squadron
Jose Gonzalez-Parra
Jason Hodges

MARCH 16, 2012 WINGSPREAD
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Air Force Personnel Center sets application deadlines
By Debbie Gildea
Air Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs
Applications for intermediate and senior developmental
education for officers are due April 9, Air Force
Personnel Center officials said.
Civilians interested in basic developmental education
or intermediate and senior developmental education will
need to turn in their applications by May 1.
Basic civilian programs include squadron officer
school, education with industry and others. Intermediate
programs include the Air Command and Staff College,
Air Force Institute of Technology, international services
program opportunities and a variety of fellowship and
internship programs. Senior programs include Air Force
and defense fellowships, Army War College, Air Command
and Staff College with an Air War College followon,
international services senior development program
opportunities and more.
Requirements and eligibility vary depending on the
program, so applicants should carefully review the program
guide before preparing application documents,
Maj. Cotina Jenkins-Sellers, AFPC Officer Developmental
Education Branch chief, said.
• Officer Application Process
IDE and SDE are part of the Air Force education
continuum that helps develop strategic thinkers
capable of leading the Air Force into the future,
Jenkins-Sellers said.
Officers use their AFPC secure web-based 3849 form
to apply for developmental education, as in past years.
Eligible officers and raters will be able to access the
form hrough April 9.
“The web-based 3849 is only accessible to IDE/
SDE eligible officers and senior raters,” Jenkins-
Sellers said. “It is on the AFPC secure website, so
eligible officers should log in and click on the IDE/
SDE icon to access it. Then, follow the site’s instructions
to complete the form.”
Candidates may apply for up to five IDE or SDE programs,
and must be nominated by the senior rater to
compete for development team and Air Force Developmental
Education Designation Board consideration.
Candidates must also ensure their Airman Development
Plan is up-to-date, the major said.
“If you haven’t updated or used your AFPC secure
account in the past 120 days, you need to make sure
it’s accessible or re-establish your password and register
your common access card as soon as possible to avoid
delays,” she advised.
All resources necessary to complete the application
package are available on the Air Force Personnel
Services website, under the officers’ force
development section.
• Civilian Application Process
Civilian developmental education is also part of the
Air Force education continuum designed to develop
leaders, Susan Lang-Krudwig, AFPC CDE program manager,
said.
“Our goal is to ensure promising employees are
able to pursue developmental education that suits
their goals and supports Air Force mission needs,”
Lang-Krudwig said.
This year, approximately 700 candidates between
GS-7 and GS-15 will be selected for basic developmental
education, intermediate developmental education or
senior developmental education with funding provided
by the AFPC Leadership Development Office, she said.
Civilians must be nominated for CDE by their leadership
and endorsed by their chain of command. Once
an employee receives an endorsement, the nomination
package must be submitted by the employee through
AFPERS, unlike previous years when an employee or
their major command mailed the hard copy application.
Upon submission, the employee will receive confirmation
that the nomination was received.
“This process also allows the nominee to use the question
box in the submission area to begin a dialogue with
the AFPC leadership development staff about their package,”
Lang-Krudwig explained.
Nominations must include, at minimum, a resume (in
the mandated format), CDE checklist and the Air Force
Form 4059 with proper endorsements. Other documents
may be required depending on the program.
For more information about developmental education
programs, to access application documents,
resources and submission instructions or for information
about other personnel issues, go to the Air
Force Personnel Services secure website at https://
gum-crm.csd.disa.mil.
Officials urge families to practice fire safety
By Airman 1st Class Alexis Siekert
Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs
At night when family members sleep,
a smoke alarm could be the difference
between life and death, giving them time
to evacuate their home.
Monthly smoke alarm checks and
annual battery replacements are paramount
in home fire safety.
“To test your home smoke alarm, all
you do is press the button; to change the
battery, twist the alarm, pull down and
replace the nine-volt battery,” Staff Sgt.
Devin Blue, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron
Fire Services station captain, said.
Since smoke and heat rise, smoke
alarms should be placed high on walls
or on ceilings in each bedroom and
at least one on each floor, to include
basements, Eloy Uresti, 902nd CES/FS
fire prevention chief, said.
Each floor should also include a fire
extinguisher, he said.
“Our families’ safety is very important
to all of us,” Uresti said. “A working
smoke detector is an early warning
system, especially at night when
you’re sleeping.”
The effects from smoke inhalation
could be serious and dangerous. Before
the fire fully ignites, the smoke is hot
and can burn the nose, throat, lungs and
esophagus, Blue said. Smoke is the beginning
stage of the fire.
“Families should have an evacuation
plan and practice exit drills in their
homes,” Uresti said. “They should also
designate a rally point outside of the
home and have everyone meet there.”
Blue urges everyone to get out of the
house if the smoke alarm ever goes off.
“Don’t act like a hero and get yourself
hurt,” he said. “Just stay safe and call the
fire department.”
Fire hazards in the home include space
heaters, fireplaces, dirty chimneys and
unattended ovens and stoves.
“In case of a fire, never go back
into a burning building for any reason,”
Uresti said. “It’s been well documented
how people have returned
into a burning structures to retrieve
pets or personal belongings, only to
succumb to the heat and smoke and
become a fatality.”
For more information on fire safety
and smoke alarms, call the Joint Base
San Antonio-Randolph Fire Department
at 652-6915.
Photo by Rich McFadden
Airman 1st Class Kevin Lutker, 902nd Civil
Engineer Squadron firefighter, tests a smoke
alarm Monday.

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WINGSPREAD
MARCH 16, 2012
Senior Airman
Andrew Speicher
902nd Contracting Squadron
Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Siekert
Duty Title
Contract specialist
Hometown
Reading, Pa.
Hobbies
Watching Philly pro sports, traveling and golf
Greatest Accomplishments
Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business
marketing from Ohio University, receiving Senior
Airman BTZ and finding the woman I want to
spend the rest of my life with
Pet Peeve
People who don't show up on time
Personal Inspiration
Shaking the hand of a retired veteran and receiving
thanks
Goals
Graduate with a master's in business, obtain Contracting
Level-3 certification Warranted Contracting
Officer
Personal Motto
“Do good, be good, learn a marketable trade and
stay out of debt and you’ll have a leg up on roughly
90 percent of the general public.” - My father
Commander’s Comments
"Senior Airman Speicher is a very mature, selfmotivated
and hard-working individual with
unlimited potential. He is extremely professional
and displays a positive attitude. He sets a great
example for everyone to follow."
Lt. Col. Rick Bailey
902nd Contracting Squadron commander
NOW SHOWING
at JBSA-Randolph Theater
"The Grey" (R)
Liam Neeson, Dermot Mulroney
Today at 7 p.m.
"Big Miracle" (PG)* *Special Needs Matinee
Drew Barrymore, John Krasinski
Saturday at 3 p.m.
"Chronicle" (PG-13)
Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell
Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.
$4.50 for adults – $2.25 for children 11 and younger
Freedom Flyers to Reunite
The 560th Flying Training Squadron at Joint Base San
Antonio-Randolph hosts the 39th annual Freedom Flyer Reunion
Symposium and wreath-laying ceremony March 30. The
symposium features experiences from former POWs and their
spouses and starts at 8:45 a.m. in the base theater.
A wreath-laying ceremony takes place noon-1 p.m. at the
Missing Man Monument and features a flyby. Expect traffic
delays. Washington Circle will be closed noon-1:30 p.m.
Base BRIEFS
Ceremony welcomes vets home
The American Legion Audie L. Murphy Post No. 336 will host a
“welcome back, welcome home ceremony” Wednesday for all military
veterans who served in the Persian Gulf, Iraq or Afghanistan
from Aug. 2, 1990, to the present. The event will be held in the
Leon Valley Elementary School Cafeteria 7-8:30 p.m.
For more information, contact Commander Geraghty at 684-
4189 or Dom Cardonita at 673-6246.
Restoration Advisory Board meets
JBSA-Randolph is scheduled to hold a Restoration Advisory
Board meeting Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at the Schertz
Public Library. The Air Force will also hold a public meeting
5:30-6:30 p.m. to obtain public comment on the Proposed Plans
for Military Munitions Response Program Sites TS-255 and TS-256,
former skeet ranges located on JBSA-Randolph. For additional
information, contact Katherine Mehaffey at 652-5605.
Seminar educates on sexual assault awareness
Brett Sokolow, a specialist in campus safety, security and highrisk
campus health and safety issues, will be at the Skylar Lounge
in the Parr Club April 2, 10 a.m., to provide a seminar on sexual
assault awareness. For more information, contact Jacqueline
Shiftlet at 652-4386.
Water levels return to normal
With the J-17 well level measuring over 660 feet for more
than 30 days, the Joint Base San Antonio Water Conservation
Stage has returned to normal condition.
JBSA-
Randolph
Chapel
• CATHOLIC
Daily Mass - Monday-Friday
11:30 a.m. - Chapel 1
Saturday Mass
5:30 p.m. - Chapel 1
Sunday Mass
8:30 a.m. - Chapel 1
11:30 a.m. - Chapel 1
Confession - Saturday
4:30 p.m. - Chapel 1
Sunday Religious Education
9:45-11 a.m.
Bldg. 208
• PROTESTANT
Traditional Sunday Service
8:15 a.m. - Base theater
Contemporary Sunday
Service
11 a.m. - Base theater
Sunday Religious Education
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Bldg. 103
For more information, call the
Chapel Center at 652-6121.
CATHOLIC
HOLY WEEK
AND EASTER
SCHEDULE
March 28
Lenten Penance Service
5:30 p.m.
April 5
Holy Thursday
Last Supper Service
5 p.m.
April 6
Good Friday
Stations of the Cross
5 p.m.
Communion Service
6 p.m.
April 7
Easter Vigil
7 p.m.
April 8
Easter Sunday Services
8:30 and 11:30 a.m.
All services held in
Chapel 1. For more information,
call the Chapel Center at
652-6121

MARCH 16, 2012 WINGSPREAD
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JBSA-Randolph advances 'green' initiative with new vehicles
By Alex Salinas
Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs
Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph is
answering the call to consume less energy
with the addition of new fuel-efficient
vehicles to the base motor pool.
Dennis Bazzel, 902nd Logistics
Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance
manager, said JBSA-Randolph
received three new Ford Fusion hybrids,
purchased by the Air Force, and
that 20 more are expected to arrive on
base by late summer.
“This is an Air Force-wide effort to
push for using alternative fuel,” Bazzel
said. “Hybrids use less fuel and will
be environmentally friendly, especially
on a low-speed driving base like Randolph
because the cars will use more
battery power. All of the Air Education
and Training Command bases will be
receiving Ford Fusion hybrids.”
In addition to fuel efficiency, the new
vehicles will have lower carbon dioxide
emissions, which will enhance the Air
Force's commitment to 'green' initiatives.
Carbon dioxide pollution is still
rampant in the United States with an
annual carbon output of 20 tons per
person. That’s 16 tons more than the
world average, according to the United
Nations Environment program.
Another major pollutant tracked by
the Environmental Protection Agency
is ground-level ozone.
There is a direct relationship between
temperature and concentrations
of ground-level ozone. As temperatures
increase, primarily from
the amount of carbon dioxide vehicles
emit, ground-level ozone increases,
creating smog.
Kerry Williston, 902nd Civil Engineer
Squadron air quality program
manager, said this can greatly damage
our overall health.
The reduction of air pollution should
be everyone’s concern, Williston said.
“We (San Antonio) are close to reaching
a nonattainment level during ozone
season, which means the city is at risk
to breathe in sub-par levels of air quality
from May to December,” she said.
These months are especially pertinent
to Texas because of perpetually dry climates
and high temperatures that create
the perfect storm for air pollutants to
stagnate into the atmosphere.
In fact, the northwest region of San
Antonio registered nine days during
summer 2011 on the Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality’s monitor
where the city exceeded the eight-hour
ozone average. These days occurred
from May to October. The air quality
during those days was unhealthy for
sensitive groups, such as children and
people with heart and lung disease.
“Younger children with developing
lungs and elderly people with depressed
immune systems are also the
most affected by poor air quality,” Williston
said. “With poor air quality, they
have to limit their time outdoors.”
Because of summnertime outdoor
activities and vacation travel, Williston
placed a heavy emphasis on drivers to
improve their fuel efficiency, reduce
their carbon dioxide emissions and
improve air quality.
According to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, the average American
drives 13,476 miles per year. There
are a variety of ways to help slash
that average.
“It’s not so much what type of vehicle
you drive, even though that is important
regarding your fuel efficiency, but it’s how
you drive your vehicle,” Williston said.
“Combine as many errands as possible
into one trip. Several short trips taken
from a cold start can use twice as much
fuel as longer, multipurpose trips.
“Taking advantage of carpools, rideshare
programs and public transportation
can cut your weekly fuel costs in half
and save wear on your car if you take
turns driving with other commuters.”
Also, avoiding long idles when your
engine is on and avoiding high speeds
should be on every driver’s mind. Depending
on your vehicle, taking these
measures can save up to 3 cents and
24-80 cents per minute on the road respectively,
Williston said.
Keeping your tires properly aligned
and inflated, avoiding carrying unnecessary
items in your trunk, reducing
the use of air conditioning and getting
regular engine tune-ups are also
Photo by Rich McFadden
Dennis Bazzel, 902nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance manager, stands
with one of three new Ford Fusion hybrid vehicles received by transportation on Joint Base
San Antonio-Randolph Monday.
great fuel economy benefits that can
save you money.
“Try not to drive during rush hour if
possible, and fill up your gas tank after
6 p.m., when the heat waves begin to
dissipate,” especially in the summertime
during ozone season, Williston said.
Driving less equates to a lower carbon
footprint, which decreases groundlevel
ozone and can help improve overall
quality of life.
Katy Breyer, 902nd Civil Engineer
Squadron Environmental section chief,
said that you can learn more about
what you can do to reduce your environmental
footprint during the Earth
Day celebrations at the end of April.
Check out the fuel economy your vehicle
at www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/drive.
shtml, or see what your carbon footprint
is at www.carbonfootprint.com.
NUTRITION from P3
Sides said an online tool she recommends is
www.myfitnesspal.com. A website that promotes
good eating habits and weight loss, myfitnesspal.
com provides members with the ability to track
what they eat, a database of more than 1.5 million
food items that lists information such as calories
and fat grams, a personalized diet profile and discussion
forums.
“It’s all about accountability and awareness of
what you’re taking in,” she said. “People don’t realize
how much they’re eating, so it’s a very good
awareness tool.”
Sides said the traditional American meal is “a
large portion of meat, something starchy like potatoes,
then a little bit of vegetables,” so the theme
“Get Your Plate in Shape” is an admonition to consumers
to rearrange their mealtime priorities.
“It’s reshaping your plate,” she said. “It helps you
put in perspective how much you’re eating – it’s
moderation and portion control.”
Sides said people should also be aware of the
drinks they consume – because sugar- and calorieladen
drinks can pack on the pounds and lead to
health issues.
A nutrition education and information campaign
created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,
National Nutrition Month was initiated in March
1973 as a week-long event before it became a monthlong
observance seven years later. The academy’s
year-long mission is to promote optimal nutrition
and well-being for all people.

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MARCH 16, 2012 WINGSPREAD
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Chief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis, 502nd Air Base
Wing command chief, celebrates with Joint
Base San Antonio Honor Guard members
following their graduation ceremony April 6,
2011, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.
Photo by Alan Boedeker
FEATURE
Chief Lewis wraps up 28-year Air Force career
By Mike Joseph
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland
Public Affairs
The 502nd Air Base Wing’s
“Fired Up Chief” culminates 28
years of service to the U.S. Air
Force today at the same place
where it began – the basic military
training parade grounds
at Joint Base San Antonio-
Lackland.
Chief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis,
known as the “The Fired Up
Chief,” by his signature moniker
on all his email traffic,
ends his military career by
leading the Air Force’s newest
Airmen over the bomb run, and
one final time in front of the
BMT grandstand.
A fervent leader, the 502nd
ABW command chief is also
identified across JBSA for his PEP
– Pride, Enthusiasm and Passion.
It’s a message he has spread
throughout his four-year tenure
in San Antonio, first as command
chief of the 37th Training Wing,
and then at the 502nd ABW.
“The one thing I’m really going
to miss the most is helping the
Airmen,” Lewis said. “I’ll miss the
interaction with them and helping
them achieve their goals.”
As the 502nd ABW’s top enlisted
leader, Lewis was the primary
adviser to Brig. Gen. Theresa C.
Carter, 502nd ABW commander,
on all matters affecting the quality,
welfare, morale and management
of JBSA enlisted personnel.
It’s a role Lewis relished.
“We’ve got to communicate
with our Airmen in the lower
ranks, and let them communicate
with us,” Lewis said. “A great
responsibility has been placed on
our shoulders. Parents want to
know someone is going to take
care of their children when they
join the Air Force.”
A Houston native, Lewis
began his Air Force career in
1984. He served in numerous
enlisted positions, including NCO
in charge of the honor guard
and mortuary affairs at March
Air Force Base, Calif. Later, he
occupied top positions with the
48th Services Squadron, 48th
Mission Support Group and 48th
Fighter Wing at Royal Air Force
Lakenheath, England.
Then he landed his ideal job
as the 37th TRW command chief
master sergeant in 2008.
“This was my dream job and
I’ve lived the dream,” Lewis said
when he left Lackland in 2009
for his JBSA position at nearby
Fort Sam Houston.
Retiring at Lackland is
something Lewis said he’ll
always cherish.
“I could have done one more
tour, but what a place to retire –
Lackland Air Force Base, where
it all starts,” the chief said. “To
walk down the historic bomb run
in 1984 and then to retire walking
down the bomb run in 2012,
it doesn’t get any better than this.
“I look back at my time in
the Air Force and think about
all the people who helped me.
I really appreciate each and
every one of them.”
“To the family members
with heroes who are
proudly serving in the Air
Force, this was the best
decision I ever made, bar
none! Please continue to
encourage your heroes to
stick with it. It’s so funny
how fast time flies. Last
night I went to sleep and
it was 1984, today I woke
up it was 2012. Boy, have
I enjoyed the ride.”
Chief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis
502nd Air Base Wing command chief

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By Masao Doi
Air Force Safety Center
Air Force safety officials announced
today that since Feb. 17, 2011, the Air
Force has now gone for more than 12
months without an on-duty ground fatality.
After an exhaustive search of the
Air Force Safety Center’s safety mishap
database, officials confirmed the
service reached this milestone for the
first time in its history.
On-duty ground safety includes industrial,
occupational, sports and recreation
and traffic-related activities
while on the job.
“This wonderful feat is due to the
unrelenting commitment by commanders,
supervisors, safety professionals and
Airmen at all levels to accomplishing the
mission safely and effectively,” Maj. Gen.
Greg Feest, Air Force chief of safety, said.
“It’s truly a team effort.”
Bill Parsons, Air Force chief of ground
safety, echoed the Air Force’s commitment
to a safe work environment.
“The Air Force’s investment in
creating safe workplaces and procedures,
managing risk and eliminating
hazards clearly demonstrates that
it’s possible, even under tough situations,
to protect our Airmen from
harm,” Parsons said. “Airmen work
more confidently and efficiently, and
tragic loss to co-workers, friends and
family is avoided when organizations
emphasize safety.”
“I applaud the work done by all in
keeping our Airmen safe,” Feest added.
“Let’s apply the same vigilance when
you’re off-duty as well.”
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MARCH 16, 2012
AF achieves historic safety milestone
Girl Scout flag ceremony
Photo by Rich McFadden
Girl Scouts from the Randolph Service Unit fold the flag during their 62nd annual Flag
Retreat Ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph March 6. The Girl Scout
organization celebrated its 100th anniversary Monday.

MARCH 16, 2012 WINGSPREAD
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Sports
BRIEFS
Armed forces receive free
special access
Military members now
have free online access to the
National Collegiate Athletic
Association basketball championship
tournament.
Using their .mil email address,
military members can
register with the NCAA.com
website to receive free online
access to watch all 67 live
games using a personal computer,
tablet, Smartphone or
other select electronic devices
with Internet access.
Registration is ongoing and
runs throughout the championship
game. Mobile apps are
also available once registered.
To register, visit www.ncaa.
com/armedforces and, in the
appropriate area, enter the
.mil email address and then
confirm it. The .mil email
address is used to confirm the
military affiliation only and
is not needed to create the
account.
Once entered, a separate
email will be sent from the
NCAA.com website with a
unique link to create a free
2012 NCAA March Madness
LiveT account.
Once the military member’s
account is created, they will
be able go online with their
personal computer or electronic
device at www.ncaa.
com/marchmadness and login
to the NCAA March Madness
LiveT applications.
The offer is made possible
by the NCAA, CBS Sports and
Turner Broadcasting.
Attention bikers
The fitness center offers
bike rides every Thursday,
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. A
road bike or cyclo-cross bike
in good working condition is
needed. Appropriate cycling
attire and gear are required.
These rides are led by a
member of USA Cycling.
SPORTS - HEALTH - FITNESS
Dynamic stretching helps prevent sports injuries
By Robert Goetz
Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs
Base school district plans health fair, seeks sponsors
The Randolph Field Independent School
District’s School Health Advisory Council hosts a
Kids’ Fun Run March 24 starting at 8 a.m. and
a Health and Wellness Fair, 9-11:30 a.m., at Airmen’s
Heritage Park and the Randolph Elementary
School campus.
Photo by Rich McFadden
Lauren Cain, Samuel Clemens High School senior, performs a static stretch at the Rambler Fitness
Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Monday.
Now that spring is in the air, it’s time for
many people to shake their winter doldrums
and plunge into physical activities like running,
cycling and weight training or sports
such as tennis, golf and softball.
However, engaging in these activities with
too much gusto too early can have dire consequences
in the form of acute injuries, so fitness
experts urge a slow approach combined
with proper stretching exercises.
“The most common injuries in springtime
are sprains and strains in the ankle, knee or
shoulder,” Capt. Becky Azama, 359th Medical
Operations Squadron physical therapist,
said. “These injuries are typically the result
of people relaxing all winter. They want to go
out and take up where they left off without
proper preparation.”
Azama said many people reduce their
activity level in the winter because of bad
weather and busy holiday schedules.
“That will put them at risk for injury because
they don’t have the right strength and
flexibility for the activity they want to particiapte
in come spring,” she said.
Azama said people also run into problems
“when their conditioning program
doesn’t reflect the type of activity they
will engage in, like going from a 30-minute
workout on the treadmill three times a
week to playing two hours of football.
“My recommendation would be to take
into consideration the activity you are trying
to do and tailor your workout to that
specific activity,” she said. “Where cutting
is involved, such as in basketball or soccer,
you need to practice cutting.”
Azama recommends a dynamic stretching
routine – which involves stretching from head
to toe – to warm up before running or playing
a sport. Static stretching is reserved for
cooling down after a physical activity.
Dynamic stretching uses controlled leg
movements such as leg lifts and lunges to
improve range of motion, loosen muscles
and increase the heart rate. The movements
should be geared to the person’s
physical activity or sport.
“There’s been a great push for dynamic
stretching,” Azama said. “It’s better for
muscles to go through movement patterns.
You should be stretching afterward
as well, but it would not necessarily be
dynamic. You want the heart rate to come
back down, so you do static stretching,
getting the muscles to relax.”
She recommended the website www.
coreperformance.com as a resource for
dynamic warm-up routines, also known
as “movement prep.”
Marlin Richardson, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph
Rambler Fitness Center
fitness and sports manager, also stressed
the importance of the warm-up routine.
“Always warm up,” he said. “You’ll need
to stretch; flexibility is key in any sport or
exercise.”
Richardson offered other suggestions.
“When lifting weights, start lifting light
weights for a few weeks to strengthen your
The goal of this event is to promote a wide
variety of on- and off-base organizations that
showcase health and wellness, community
services and educational resources to our community.
There will be family- and child-friendly
activities and exhibits.
tendons and ligaments,” he said. “Monitor
your exertion level, using a heart-rate monitor,
and stay at the lower end of our level for
a few weeks before moving your level up.”
Richardson said it’s important not to increase
your level of exercise more than 10
percent a week. He also recommended training
with someone near your same fitness
level; cross training by engaging in activities
such as hiking, cycling, weight lifting, running
and walking; staying hydrated; and investing
in a good pair of training shoes.
Azama also said a workout program
should be varied, including cardiovascular
and strength training.
She urged people who are becoming more
physically active to “use common sense.”
“If you’re feeling pain, it’s not something
you should push past,” Azama said. “It’s the
body’s way of letting you know that something’s
not quite right. Soreness generally
goes away in a day or two. If the pain is sharp
and lingers, it should get attended to.”
Community members or organizations who
would like to participate as a sponsor, exhibitor
or volunteer for this event can contact Katie
Hodgkins at 357-2477 or email Hodgkins@
rfisd.net or Dan Castiglia at 609-668-2802 or
email dcrph@yahoo.com.