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FORT SAM HOUSTONA PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING – JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO – FORT SAM HOUSTONMAY 10, 2012VOL. 54, NO. 19ARMEDFORCESDAY 5KMAY 197 a.m.JimmyBroughtFitnessCenterArdent Sentry 12showcases Army Northsupport capabilitiesBy Sgt. Carolyn Hawkins318th Public Affairs Operations CenterU.S. Army North’s Task Force 51deployed to Naval Air Station CorpusChristi May 4 for Ardent Sentry 2012,a joint service training exercise toprepare them in the event that localcommunities need their support aspart of an overall federal responsefollowing a hurricane.The task force, based out of FortARSOUTHDCGRETIRESBrig. Gen. ManuelOrtiz Jr., the U.S.Army Southdeputy commandinggeneral, speaks toattendees during hisretirement ceremonyat Fort SamHouston’s MacArthurParade Field May4. For story and additionalphotos, gotto Page 4.Photo byMaster Sgt.Kevin L. DohenySam Houston, can be called upon toassist the Federal Emergency ManagementAgency as they providecapabilities to local and state agenciesif they need the additional assets andhelp following a major disaster.“TF-51 is U.S. Army North’s deployablecommand post,” said Maj.Gen. Charles Gailes Jr., task forcecommander.See SENTRY 12, P6Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Christopher DeHartMaj. Gen. Charles Gailes Jr., commander, Task Force 51, U.S. Army North, addresses the task force followinginitial set up of the operations center that will be working in support of Ardent Sentry 12. AS12 isa joint service training exercise designed to prepare them in the event that local communities need theirsupport as part of an overall federal response following a hurricane.ARSOUTH, Chile kick off PeacekeepingOperations-Americas exerciseBy Robert R. RamonARSOUTH Public AffairsU.S. Army South joinedits Chilean army partnersand 14 other partner nationsfor the official start ofthe Peacekeeping Operations-Americas2012 commandpost exercise during aceremony in Santiago, ChileMay 7.The opening ceremonywas the culmination ofexceptional preparation byrepresentatives from eachpartner nation, said CPXdirector Brig. Gen. LeonardoMartinez Menanteau, theChilean Joint Staff InternationalOperations director.“A lot of hard work hasbeen done in organizing thisexercise in order to ensuresuccess,” Martinez said.Martinez’s fellow CPXdirector, Brig. Gen. ManuelOrtiz, Jr., Army South deputycommanding general,agreed.“(The exercise participants)have done a lot ofwork and are well preparedfor the exercise,” Ortiz said.U.S. Army South, as theArmy service componentcommand of U.S. SouthernCommand, conducts theannual exercise in supportof U.N. peacekeeping initiativesin Central and SouthAmerica and the Caribbean.The five-day CPX, designedto enhance communicationand challengethe participants’ abilities toimplement and sustain U.N.peacekeeping standardsand to ensure participantsare prepared to respondto peacekeeping operationalchallenges, is the lastportion of the four-phasedPKO-A 2012 exercise takingplace this year in Chile andVISIT NEWS LEADER ONLINE: HTTP://WWW.SAMHOUSTON.ARMY.MIL/PAOSee CHILE, P8

PAGE 2 NEWS LEADER MAY 10, 2012FORT SAM HOUSTONA PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING – JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO – FORT SAM HOUSTONEditorial Staff502nd Air Base Wing CommanderBrig. Gen. Theresa C. CarterPublic Affairs OfficerKarla L. GonzalezEditorSteve ElliottAssociate EditorL. A. ShivelyWriter/EditorLori NewmanLayout ArtistJoe FuntanillaNews Leader office:2330 Stanley RoadBuilding 122, Suite CFort Sam HoustonTexas 78234-5004210-221-1031DSN 471-1031News Leader Advertisements:Prime TimeMilitary NewspapersAve E at Third StreetSan Antonio, Texas 78205(210) 250-2519(fax) 250-2570News Leader email:usaf.jbsa.502-abw.mbx.fsh-news-leader@mail.milNews Leader online:www.samhouston.army.mil/PAOThis Air Force newspaper is an authorizedpublication for members of the Departmentof Defense. Contents of the News Leaderare not necessarily the official views of, orendorsed by, the U.S. government or Departmentof Defense. It is published weekly bythe 502nd Air Base Wing and Fort SamHouston Public Affairs Office, 2330 StanleyRoad, Building 122, Suite C, Fort Sam Houston,Texas 78234-5004; 210-221-0615, DSN471-0615. Printed circulation is 10,000.Everything advertised in this publicationshall be made available for purchase, useor patronage without regard to race, color,religion, sex, national origin, age, maritalstatus, physical handicap, political affiliation,or any other nonmerit factor of thepurchaser, user or patron. If a violation orrejection of this equal opportunity policy byan advertiser is confirmed, the printer shallrefuse to print advertising from that sourceuntil the violation is corrected. The editorialcontent of this publication is the responsibilityof the Director of Public Affairs. The NewsLeader is published by Prime Time, Inc.,Military Newspapers, Ave E at Third Street,San Antonio, Texas 78205, (210) 250-2519,a private firm in no way connected with theU.S. government, under exclusive writtencontract with the 502nd Air Base Wing andFort Sam Houston Public Affairs Office. Thecivilian printer is responsible for commercialadvertising. The appearance of advertisingin this publication, including inserts orsupplements, does not constitute endorsementby the U.S. Air Force. Stories and photosfor publication consideration may be e-mailed tosteven.j.elliott2.civ@mail.mil or lori.a.newman.civ@mail.mil by close of business Friday.2012 Air Force Climate Survey coming soonBy Jon HansonAir Force Personnel, Services andManpower Public AffairsAir Force active duty,Reserve, Guard, appropriatedfund and non-appropriatedfund civilianshave an opportunity tovoice their concerns toleadership during the2012 Air Force ClimateSurvey, which kicks offMay 14 and runs throughJune 22.The chief of staff ofthe Air Force-directedsurvey enables Air Forcepersonnel to providefeedback to senior leadershipand commandersat all levels.“This is a perfect opportunityfor all TotalForce Airmen to providecandid feedback on awide range of topics,”said Col. Kent White, AirForce Manpower Agencycommander. “The resultswill help leaders determinethe health of theirorganization and makechanges if necessary.”Topics in this year’ssurvey include impact ofdeployment, trust in AirForce leadership, satisfaction,resources, recognitionand performance.Individual e-mail invitationsfor the survey willgo out the third week ofMay. As in past surveys,unit leaders will receivetheir units’ results, if10 or more membersrespond, to improve theirorganization and theirorganization’s ability toaccomplish the mission.More than 172,000people responded inthe 2010 Air ForceClimate Survey. Resultsshowed that more than80 percent of the surveyrespondents were happywith their jobs and 95percent agreed theirStage II water restrictions in effect for JBSABy Anthony MartinezJBSA Civil EngineerStage II water restrictionsare now in effect atall Joint Base San Antoniomilitary installations.The aquifer level atthe Bexar County indexwell J-17 read 649.9 feetabove sea level April 30.Stage II restrictions areenforced when water levelsin the Edwards Aquiferdrop below 650 feet.Stage II restrictionsinclude adherence to thefollowing conservationguidelines:Housing residents andfacility managers mustensure that lawns arewatered only once aweek. The major differencebetween Stage I andStage II restrictions isthat watering is now onlyEdwards Aquifer Levelin feet above sea level as of May 8CURRENT LEVEL * = 650.3'*determines JBSA water conservation stageNormal - above 660'Stage I - 660'Stage II - 650'allowed between 3-8 a.m.and 8-10 p.m. on designatedwatering days.Watering days arebased on the last digit ofaddresses or facility buildingnumbers:• If address/facilitynumber ends in 0 or 1,Monday is the wateringday.• If address/facilitynumber ends in 2 or 3,Tuesday is the wateringday.• If address/facilitynumber ends in 4 or 5,Wednesday is the wateringday.• If address/facilitynumber ends in 6 or 7,Thursday is the wateringday.• If address/facilitynumber ends in 8 or 9,Friday is the watering day.Other major notesStage III - 642'Stage IV - 640.5'Stage V - 637'For water restrictions, visit http:\\www.502abw.af.mil.for Stage II restrictionsinclude: new landscapingshould be avoided unlessmaterial is already onorder, government vehicleswashing is allowedonly twice per month andpersonally owned vehiclesmay be washed onlyon landscape wateringdays.As we continue duringthis drought, we muststrictly adhere to wateringrules and conserve water.This is tantamount tounit is successfully accomplishingits mission.Additionally, 82 percentof all survey respondentsindicated they were generallysatisfied with theAir Force.“Through the AirForce Climate Survey, allAir Force members havethe chance to highlightconcerns that directly affectthem and their units’mission,” said GroverLindsey, chief of the performancemanagementdivision at the Air ForceManpower Agency.“This feedback servesto improve each organizationand our entireAir Force. Look for yourpersonal invitation tothe survey in your inboxand Speak Today, ShapeTomorrow!”For more informationabout the 2012 Air ForceClimate Survey and toview the Air Force-wideresults of the 2010 AirForce Climate Survey, goto the Air Force SurveyOffice web page on theAir Force Portal at http://www.my.af.mil.For more informationon other personnel issues,check the Air ForcePersonnel Services websiteat https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil.protect our base missionsand support the region’sconservation efforts.We need everyone’shelp to conserve.For more information,or to report misuse, callthe JBSA Water ConservationHotline at 466-4420.

MAY 10, 2012 NEWS LEADER PAGE 3News BriefsChange of ResponsibilityHeadquarters Company, ArmySupport Activity will host a change ofresponsibility ceremony at 10 a.m. May11 at 2115 North Pine Street, Building2195. 1st Sgt. Steven Miller Jr. willrelinquish responsibility to Master Sgt.Anthony Walls. Call 221-0347 for moreinformation.LMH Quarterly Town HallHousing residents are invited toattend the Lincoln Military Housingquarterly town hall meeting at 6 p.m.May 15 at the Main Resident CenterBuilding 407 on Dickman Road. Refreshmentswill be served and Sparkythe fire dog and McGruff the CrimeDog will be on hand to meet withthe children. Call 270-7638 for moreinformation.JBSA Summer Safety Kick-offThe Joint Base San Antonio-FortSam Houston community is invited tothe Summer Safety Kick-off from 10a.m.-2 p.m. May 24 in the Scott Roadparking lot adjacent to the Lemon Lot.Event includes a seatbelt convincer;jaws of life demonstration; best lookingsports, cruiser and scooter contest;slowest motorcycle event; vendorsand members of the TxDot Traffic JamCoalition.Active Shooter BriefingThe 502nd Security Forces Squadronwill conduct an active shooterbriefing from 1 to 2 p.m. May 24 at theRoadrunner Community Center Building2797. This briefing provides theworkforce the necessary tools requiredto identify and mitigate their chancesof becoming a victim of an activeshooter. Personnel may complete thistraining online at https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at/ for Army personnel and https://golearn.csd.disa.mil/kc/login/login.aspfor Air Force personnel. By completingone of these trainings, personnel havemet their annual active shooter trainingrequirement. Call 221-1721.W.W. White Road ClosureW.W. White Road, west of theGarden Avenue intersection, will beclosed May 25 to June 25. The closurewill help facilitate the installation ofcommunications equipment alongwith sidewalk and pavement repairs.Anyone requiring access to areasSee NEWS, P4U.S. Army South concludes staff talks with BrazilBy Eric R. LuceroARSOUTH Public AffairsU.S. Army South and adelegation of senior staff officersfrom the Brazilian armyclosed out the annual army-toarmystaff talks between thetwo countries by signing theminutes to the meeting duringa closing ceremony at the ArmySouth headquarters May 3.Maj. Gen. Simeon G. Trombitas,the commanding general ofArmy South, was joined by Maj.Gen. Luiz Guiherme Paul Cruz,the 5th deputy chief of staffof the Brazilian army and thehead of the Brazilian delegation,for the week-long stafftalks conference.U.S. Army South conductsannual bilateral staff talkswith the Brazilian army tostrengthen professional partnershipsand increase interactionbetween armies.“Through this forum, we’llchart a course for our armyto-armyactivities and developa plan that will strengthen ourrelationship with Brazil and allowus to become more interoperable,”Trombitas said.The U.S. Army has engagedin annual bilateral staff talksPhoto by Eric R. LuceroMaj. Gen. Simeon G. Trombitas (right), the commanding general of U.S. Army South,signs the minutes of the meeting with Brazilian Maj. Gen. Luiz Guiherme Paul Cruz(left), the 5th deputy chief of staff of the Brazilian army, during the closing ceremonyof the annual army-to-army staff talks at the Army South headquarters May 3.with Brazil since 2005. U.S.Army South, as the Armyservice component commandfor U.S. Southern Command,conducts staff talks on behalf ofthe Chief of Staff of the Army.“The bilateral talks are animportant forum to discuss ourmutual interests and to sharesome insights about manysubjects,” Cruz said. “For us, itis very important to have thoseopportunities to enhance moreand more the close relationshipsboth armies have.”The staff talks have beeninstrumental in enhancing theinteroperability and cooperationbetween the two armies, whichcontributes to increased securityand stability in the region.During the week-long conference,the two delegationsdrafted a list of 11 Agreed toActions that covered a widerange of professional exchangesdesigned to improve the workingrelationship between thetwo armies.Some of the ATAs include:enhancing operational readiness,force modernization,enhancing army engineer capabilities,strengthening specialoperations capabilities, andinitiatives in support of nationalsecurity of partner nations inwhich the U.S. Army and Brazilwill co-host a conference onsecurity cooperation for theWestern hemisphere partnernations.One of the major ATAs thatmade the list was improvingmilitary support to civilianauthorities for global events. Inaddition to humanitarian assistanceand disaster relief subjectmatter expert exchanges, a U.S.delegation will visit Brazil toobserve the country’s efforts inpreparation of the 2014 WorldCup and the 2016 Olympics.“These talks allow ourarmies to map out a courseof training and assistance toSee BRAZIL, P6Fort Sam Houston runners take part in Army Ten-Miler QualifierPhotos by Sharon V. Andrews1st Sgt. Charles Hall (left) congratulatesSpc. Japheth Ng’ojoy, the overall winnerof the 10-Miler Qualifier.By Sharon V. Andrews502nd FSS MarketingOne-hundred and ten ofFort Sam Houston top runnersgathered at the Jimmy BroughtFitness Center May 5 to participatein the annual ArmyTen-Miler Qualifier.A team made up of the top10 male and female Soldiersfrom the event will representFort Sam Houston in October’sArmy Ten-Miler in Washington,D.C., competing against than30,000 runners from Armyinstallations worldwide.Onlookers broke into cheersand applause as Spc. JaphethNg’ojoy blistered the finish linewith a first-place time of 55minutes, 23 seconds.“I had to pick up my speedto keep him from passing me,”said pace bike rider 1st Sgt.Charles Hall of Company B,264th Medical Battalion, 32ndMedical Brigade. “He smokedthe course, and he’s barelybreathing hard.”Born in Kenya, this quiet,unassuming young man hasresided in the United States forthe past six years.“I’ve been running for aboutnine years,” Ng’ojoy said. “Iused to run a little before that,but not for competition.”Ng’ojoy, assigned to CompanyA, 264th Medical Battalion,is awaiting the start of his 68K/Medical Laboratory Specialistclass at the Medical Educationand Training Campus.See TEN-MILER, P6A jubilant Chief Warrant Officer 3 BeofraButler approaches the finish line.

PAGE 4 NEWS LEADER MAY 10, 2012News Briefsfrom P3around this location are encouraged touse alternate routes.Army Emergency ReliefFund Campaign ExtendedThe 2012 Army Emergency ReliefFund Campaign, originally set toend April 30, has been extendedthrough May 15 to allow all units mayparticipate.Foster a PuppyThe Department of Defense dogbreeding program needs families tofoster puppies for three months. Potentialfoster families need time and patienceto raise a puppy age 12 weeksto six months, a stimulating and safehome environment and a desire tohelp raise a military working dog. Call671-3686 for more information.All-Day Appointmentsfor CAC/ID CardsThe 502 Air Base Wing replacedthe walk-in customer services at itsmain ID Card/CAC issuance facilitieswith an all-day appointment-only processfor all military members, retirees,dependents, civil service employeesand contractor customers. Appointmenttimes are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday, scheduled in 20-minuteintervals. Changes to existing ID Card/CAC and DEERS services only affectthe main DEERS ID Card/CAC issuancefacilities at these locations: 502ndForce Support Squadron, Building 367,Fort Sam Houston, 221-0415; 802ndForce Support Squadron, Building5616, Lackland AFB, 671-4178; and902nd Force Support Squadron, Building399, Randolph AFB, 652-1845.Customers can schedule appointmentsat any of these facilities by visitinghttps://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/ or call the numbers listed to setup an appointment.Change with Processing DFASPCS Travel Order VouchersAre you a civilian employee relocating?The DFAS-Columbus office nolonger processes civilian PCS vouchers.This function will now be done byDFAS-Rome. For additional details, visitthe Fort Sam Houston CPAC website athttp://www.samhouston.army.mil/cpac/or the DFAS website at http://www.dfas.mil/pcstravel/civlatestnews.html.Army South deputy commanding generalunlaces his boots after 42 yearsBy Eric R. LuceroARSOUTH Public AffairsPhotos by Eric R. Lucero(Top) Brig. Gen. Manuel Ortiz Jr. (left), the U.S. Army South deputy commandinggeneral, and Maj. Gen. Simeon G. Trombitas (right), ARSOUTH commandinggeneral, salute during the presentation of colors during Ortiz’ retirementceremony May 4. (Above) Brig. Gen. Manuel Ortiz Jr., the U.S. Army Southdeputy commanding general, speaks to attendees of his retirement ceremony.Brig. Gen. Manuel OrtizJr., the assistant adjutantgeneral-Army, TexasNational Guardand the U.S. ArmySouth deputy commandinggeneral,called an end tomore than 42 yearsof military serviceduring a retirementceremony at FortSam Houston’s Mac-Arthur Parade FieldMay 4.Ortiz served 10 years asan enlisted service member,followed by 32 years as a commissionedofficer.He received his first companycommand in Septemberof 1985 with Company A, 2ndBattalion, 142nd Infantry Regimentfollowed by a tour as thecommander of Company E,2nd Battalion, 142nd InfantryRegiment in Wellington, Texas.His third command began inSeptember of 1989 with CompanyD, 2nd Battalion, 142ndInfantry Regiment in Lubbock,Texas.After serving in several staffpositions at the battalion andbrigade level, he served asbattalion commander of 3rdBattalion, 141st Infantry Regimentin Weslaco, Texas, fromSeptember 1997 to October2000.In September 2004, followingseveral brigade-level staffpositions, Ortiz became thebrigade commander of the72nd Brigade Combat Team,36th Infantry Division.Ortiz joined Army South in2007 and was appointed thedeputy commanding generalof the command. During muchof his time at Army South, hewas also dual-hatted as the assistantadjutant general-Army,Texas National Guard.Maj. Gen. Simeon G. Trombitas,the Army South commandinggeneral, recapped Ortiz’importance to Army Southby playfully describing what hemeant to each commander.“He was the right-hand manfor three different generals,”Trombitas said. “And in thatcapacity, he not only did thosethings that we couldn’t do,but quite frankly he did thosethings we didn’t want to do.And I thank you for that,” headded motioning toward Ortizas the crowd laughed.During his time at ArmySouth, Ortiz traveled throughoutthe hemisphere to includetrips to Argentina, theDominican Republic, Ecuador,El Salvador, Guatemala,Haiti, Nicaragua, Panama andUruguay.In Trombitas’ absence duringArmy South’s 2010 missionto support the humanitarianand disaster response missionin Haiti, Ortiz remained atthe Army South headquartersto ensure that operations in31countries and 15 areas ofspecial sovereignty continuedseamlessly.In describing his years withArmy South, Ortiz showedthe crowd a circularpatch with a Spanishgalleon on it; ArmySouth’s unitpatch.“It’s alove story,”he stated.“Throughout mycareer, this patchkept crossing my path.I first saw it at FortBenning as a young officer.I would see guyswearing it … and it wouldmake me think, ‘who are theseguys?’“I then saw it again laterin my career in Bolivia andPanama and I didn’t know itat the time, but someone wasgiving me a hint that somedaythis would be significant tome,” Ortiz added. “I’m in lovewith this patch and to be ableto retire with it really means alot to me.”Despite his retirement ceremonyMay 4, Ortiz acceptedone last mission on behalf ofArmy South and traveled toChile as the command’s seniorrepresentative at the PeacekeepingOperations-Americas2012 exercise.PKO-A is a command-postexercise designed to test participants’abilities to implementand sustain United NationsSecurity Council peacekeepingstandards.Upon his return May 12, hisretirement will become officialand he will unlace his bootsfor the final time.“Manuel Ortiz is a remarkableman, who’s had a remarkablecareer, and has hada remarkable life that willcontinue after he hangs up hisuniform,” Trombitas said.“He embodies all thingsthat make our nation strongand I think as a citizen-Soldiermore so than the rest of us,he embodies our United StatesArmy.”

MAY 10, 2012 NEWS LEADER PAGE 5AMEDD NCO Academywelcomes new commandantBy Phil ReidingerAMEDDC&S Public AffairsThe Army MedicalDepartment NoncommissionedOfficer Academywelcomed Command Sgt.Maj. Christopher A. Wallsas the 12th commandantduring a ceremonyat the Army MedicalDepartment MuseumApril 23.Walls previouslyserved as the commandsergeant major of Carl R.Darnall Medical Centerat Fort Hood, Texas.Walls is no strangerto Fort Sam Houston,previously serving as apatient care specialistand squad leader, 41stCombat Support Hospital;small group leader,Company A, Academyof Health Sciences; anddrill sergeant, CompanyC, 232nd MedicalBattalion.In 1989, he wasrecognized as the Non-Commissioned Officerof the Year at Fort SamHouston.“The NCO Academyprepares Army MedicalDepartment NCOs forleadership in the 21stcentury,” said Col. DawnSmith, AMEDD Centerand School chief of staff,and host for the ceremony.“As we rethink medicineand move from asystem of healthcare toa system of health ourNCOs must be versatile,educated and experiencedto take on the newchallenges of not onlyproviding health care butalso Soldier and familywellness, keeping ourforce strong and preparedfor service to ournation.”The AMEDD NCOAcademy is located onW.W. White Road andnamed for former SergeantMajor of the ArmyLeon Van Autreve.The two-story buildinghas more than 27,000square feet of spaceincluding 16 classrooms,a learning resourcecenter equipped with20 multimedia systems,staff offices and studentlounges. The academycan train 300 studentsand conduct an AdvancedLeader Courseand Senior LeaderCourse concurrently.Photo by Phil ReidingerIncoming commandant Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Walls returns the NCO Academy colors to 1stSgt. Daniel Pimental, Advanced Leader Course, during the change of responsibility ceremony April 23at the Army Medical Department Museum. Col. Dawn Smith, AMEDDC&S chief of staff was host for theceremony assisted by Command Sgt. Maj. James Diggs, AMEDDC&S senior NCO.

PAGE 6 NEWS LEADER MAY 10, 2012SENTRY from P1“We move forward,represent, commandand control the Title 10forces that may respondto any domestic emergency,”Gailes added.“We collaborate, communicateand cooperatewith our state and federalpartners in responseto alleviate the sufferingof the American people,save lives and restoreour local communitiesafter a disaster.”“The assistance weoffer after a hurricanedepends on what help isrequested of us,” said Lt.Col. Gregory Hill, the TF-51 chief of operations,and that could be anywherefrom medical aidto evacuation support.“The training teamconsists of the taskforce, joint enablers andaugmentees,” Hill added.“It is an important opportunityfor those of allranks and military occupationalspecialties tolearn the skills they needto respond effectively ina catastrophic event.”Many personnel, whohave valuable skills tobring to the table, areinvolved in this mission.Spc. Laura Pabst,a geospatial engineerassigned to the 100thEngineer Company, 30thPhoto by Sgt. Matthew AlfordSoldiers with U.S. Army North’s Task Force 51 arrive at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi May 4 for theArdent Sentry 2012 Hurricane Exercise. AS12 will provide an opportunity for the military to practiceworking within the Incident Command System and National Response Framework, a nationwide planused by all first responder agencies.Engineer Battalion, 20thEngineer Brigade, FortBragg, N.C., is one of themany participants in thehurricane exercise with avital job.“We’re here to providesupport for each branchof the mission, from theengineers to aviation,”Pabst said. “We workwith a lot of differentdepartments and agencies.We get data fromthem and we make mapsdepicting infrastructureand flood levels. We canmake damage assessments.”The task force willuse all these personnel,resources and tools toensure they are on trackand in the best positionto support local andstate agencies as neededthroughout the exercise.“We’re ready, andwe’re building to bebetter,” Gailes said.“But understand that ifthe disaster is on thatlarge of a scale, there’sa headquarters that isable to bring forces toalleviate that sufferingand build a foundationfor recovery.“These are greatAmericans,” Gailes saidabout his forces. “We, asthe Department of Defense,fight our nation’swars but we’re alsohere for our citizens andwe’re deeply honored toprovide assistance to thesurvivors of an incident.We want to do everythingwe can to sustainthem and help them.”TEN-MILER from P3Eight minutes later, thesecond runner, Pfc. EmmanualLazu-Rodriguez ofCompany D, 264th Med.Bn., crossed the line.1st Lt. Ariel Richards,an Army Medical DepartmentCenter and Schoolstudent at the Doctorateof Science OccupationalTherapy Program andrunning her first Ten-MilerQualifier, was the firstwoman to cross the finishline, with an overall timeof 1:18:05.“That’s pretty good;it’s my personal best. Iusually run eight,” saidRichard, who has been onactive duty since March1. “I think all my PT haspaid off.”BRAZIL from P3each other in the nextyear,” Trombitas said. “Inthis manner, we gain agreater understanding ofeach army’s capabilitiesand the challenges weface.”Last year the staff talkswere held in Brasilia,Brazil, and both armieshave been conductingvarious events, training,exercises and exchangestogether as a result ofthe agreements made in2011.“The U.S. and BrazilianChief Warrant Officer3 Beofra Butler of U.S.Army North crossed thefinish line 32 seconds laterfor a time of 1:18:37.“I’ve run on about 10other Ten-Miler teamselsewhere and two yearsfor the Fort Sam Houstonteam.”A sprinter and hurdlerin high school andcollege, Butler joined theArmy 18-and-a-half yearsago, and spent two yearson the All Army Trackand Field Team.Butler is a veteran ofthe Boston Marathon andcurrently training to completean ultra marathon(anything over 26.2 miles)in 2013, with a trainingschedule that covers sixdays a week.armies have an enduringrelationship that datesback as far as World WarII, and was strengthenedwhen we worked togetherduring the Haitian earthquakerelief in 2010,”Trombitas said. “TheBrazilian army is a verycapable and a highly professionalforce and thesestaff talks help strengthenour close relationship.”In addition to Brazil,U.S. Army South conductsstaff talks with the armiesof Chile, Colombia and ElSalvador on behalf of theChief of Staff of the Army.

MAY 10, 2012 NEWS LEADER PAGE 759th MDW rolls out patient online secure messagingBy Linda Frost and1st Lt. Sean D. Rotbart59th Medical WingPatients seen at AirForce medical facilitiesin San Antonio can nowcommunicate with theirmedical provider in asecure online serviceto manage their healthcare.The 59th MedicalWing announcedpatient registration thisweek for MiCare, aninternet-based portalwith a confidentialsecure messaging service.The system allowsbeneficiaries to easilyinteract with their militaryhealthcare team,request medicationrefills, get lab results,and request appointments.“MiCare has beenshown to significantlyincrease patient satisfaction,and save timefor the medical staffand the patient,” saidCol. (Dr.) MarkhamBrown, deputy chief ofthe medical staff.“Patients can managewhat informationtheir providers seeand help control theirmedical data. They cancommunicate onlineabout test results andaccess health educationalresources,” headded.According to Brown,patients can uploadtheir military or civilianhealth documents andtake ownership of theirmedical care. Providerscan research a patient’shealth data, and alsoupload vital informationfor the patient to view.MiCare has beendesigned to supportpatients and healthcareteams and will beimplemented Air Forcewide,so once registered,a patient willremain in the systemnomatter where theAir Force takes them.The Air ForceMedical Service aims toenroll as many patientsas possible into MiCareand utilize secure messagingas the primaryform of communicationbetween patients andtheir healthcare teams.To register, patientsshould visit their PrimaryCare Clinic (FamilyPractice, Flight Medicine,Internal Medicineor Pediatrics) frontdesk to initiate theface-to-face registrationprocess. Each patientwill need to show theirmilitary identificationcard and provide basicinformation such asname, social securitynumber, birthday andemail address.In order to protectone’s healthcare privacy,all adults, includingfamily membersmust register in personto participate in this securemessaging service.For pediatric patients,the parent must firstcomplete their registrationbefore they will beable to communicatewith their child’s pediatricteam. An emailwill be sent for patientsto finish enrollment andconfidential messagesmay begin.For more information,visit http://www.afms.af.mil/.Photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney MosesTonya Giessmann, physician assistant for the Air Force Medical SupportAgency, helps Airman 1st Class Beverly Quintanar, medical technician, navigatethrough the MiCare portal at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical CenterMay 1.

PAGE 8 NEWS LEADER MAY 10, 2012FULL HOUSE FOR LEADERCAST 2012Col. Robert S. Bridgford, vice commander of the 502nd AirBase Wing and Joint Base San Antonio deputy commander,makes closing remarks at Leadercast 2012. The event wasbroadcast live from Atlanta to hundreds of sites throughoutthe nation, including well over 800 participants at all threeJBSA locations. This program focused on the power ofchoice. The diverse group of internationally-acclaimed authors,leadership experts and practitioners scheduled sharedinsights to help leaders empower and equip others at work,at home and in the community.Photo by Deyanira Romo RossellApproximately 200 civilian governmentemployees and militarymembers packed the Joint Base SanAntonio-Sam Houston CommunityCenter May 4 to watch Leadercast2012. The live broadcast featured10 renowned speakers, includingCNN anchor and special correspondentSoledad O’Brien, ESPN analystand former University of Florida headfootball coach Urban Meyer and NFLquarterback and Heisman Trophywinner Tim Tebow.Photo by Tiffany BoulezCHILE from P1the Dominican Republic fromMarch 19 to May 11.The first phase of PKO-A 2012was a battalion level trainingconducted March 19 to 23in Santo Domingo, DominicanRepublic. The second phase wasa junior leaders’ training April2 to 6 at the Military OperationUrban Training Facility in FortAguayo, Chile. The third phasewas a senior leader staff seminarin Santiago, Chile April 30 toMay 2.In addition to Chile and theUnited States, more than 300representatives from Argentina,Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada,Colombia, Dominican Republic,Guatemala, Honduras, Ecuador,El Salvador, Paraguay, Peru andUruguay are participating inPKO-A 2012.According to exercise leaders,training together with partnernations is more effective thannations training individually.“This helps in developingcomprehensive knowledge and acomprehensive point of view sothat we all can work jointly andin a combined fashion,” Martinezsaid. “There are some thingshere that may be very new tosome but well known for others.”Ortiz said working side-by-sidewith partner nation counterpartsis not only about learning fromeach other, but strengtheningpartnerships.“I’m very proud to be herewith them in this internationalenvironment,” Ortiz said. “In myopinion, I think the most valuablething about this is to knoweach other for the future, bothprofessionally and personally.”The multinational exercisesupports the U.S. Departmentof State’s Global Peace OperationsInitiative, which encouragespeacekeeping efforts in Centraland South America and the Caribbean.This initiative developsand enhances national trainingcapabilities and equips potentialpeacekeeping units for deployment.The venue also enables participatingU.S. service membersto learn from nongovernmentalorganizations and civilian andmilitary experts from the participatingcountries.

MAY 10, 2012 NEWS LEADER PAGE 959th MDW decontamination teamexceeds standardsFINAL TOUCHES AT NEW AF DENTALSCHOOL, CLINICThe 59th MedicalWing patientdecontaminationteam prepares tomove a simulatedpatient during anemergency managementexerciseApril 19 at JointBase San Antonio-Lackland AirForce Base. Theteam must set upand be ready todecontaminatepatients within20 minutes ofactivation in orderto receive a passingrate. It tookonly 6 minutesto do the job, farexceeding thestandard.Photo by Senior Airman Corey HookPhoto by Linda FrostA worker puts the final touches on the landscape at the new Air Force Post Graduate Dental School andClinic at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Air Force Base May 3. The building is a $38 million projectstarted in 2010. A ribbon cutting ceremony for the state-of-the art facility is set for June 20.

PAGE 10 NEWS LEADER MAY 10, 2012Tips for controlling mosquitoesBy Master Sgt. Tiffany Oliver559th Public Health FlightDue to the amplerains that Texas hasexperienced this spring,the insect population isthriving, to include mosquitoes.Not only are mosquitoesannoying, butthey can also transmitdiseases to humans.Some diseases thatare transmitted bymosquitoes in Texas areCourtesy PhotoStaff Sgt. Daniel Rodriguez collects mosquitoes from a Mosquito LightTrap at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Air Force Base May 1. Thetraps are used to collect mosquitoes that are frozen and sent to theArmy Public Health Command for identification and testing for possibleviruses. Rodriguez is a technician with the 559th Public Health Flight.West Nile Virus, Easternand Western EquineEncephalitis, St LouisEncephalitis and DengueFever.The number of reportedcases of mosquito-borneillnesses usuallypeaks at the end of thesummer as these virusesare amplified in the wildbird populations over thecourse of the summer.To minimize the annoyancefactor and therisk of disease transmission,Public Healthrecommends the followingsimple preventionmeasures:• Drain sources ofstanding water wheremosquitoes may breed,such as cans, tires, roofdrains, tree holes, puddlesbelow outdoor watertaps, saucers underflower pots, infrequentlyused hot tubs, etc.• Keep water fresh(change the water oftenso it does not stagnate)in pet bowls, birdbaths,and wading pools.• Make sure screens onwindows and doors arein good repair.• Dress in protectiveclothing (long-sleeveshirts and pants) whenoutside.• Limit outdoor activitiesbetween dusk and dawn.• When outside, useinsect repellent containingDEET or picaridin onuncovered skin.Additional informationon specific diseases canbe accessed at www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/arbor/arbdet.htmFor additional information,contact the559th Public HealthFlight at 671-9623/9625.JROTC CADETS VISIT FSHPhoto by Kathy SalazarHighlands High School Army JROTC Cadet Cpl. Anita Manjarrez stops to admire the PhilippineScouts Heritage of Valor display from 1902 through 1974 at the Fort Sam Houston Museum May3. The group of cadets visited Brenner and NCO Barracks, the Department of Combat Medicine,Engagement Skills Trainer and dined with service members during their tour of Joint Base SanAntonio-Fort Sam Houston.

MAY 10, 2012 NEWS LEADER PAGE 11Army keenly aware of unique mental, physicalstressors facing Soldiers, familiesBy Kirk FradyArmy Medical CommandPublic AffairsAfter more than 10years of combat on twoseparate fronts necessitatingmultiple combatdeployments and theassociated family separations,the Army is keenlyaware of unique mentaland physical stressorsfacing Soldiers and theirfamilies.The Army is joiningthe nation in recognizingNational Mental HealthMonth throughout themonth of May.According to the Armydatabase, eight percent ofSoldiers deployed between2001 and 2011 receiveda mental health diagnosisof post-traumatic stressdisorder.But, while not allSoldiers deployed receivedthis diagnosis, manyexperienced related symptomsthat could benefitfrom behavioral healthtreatment.Military researchersnote that approximately15 percent of Soldiersdeployed during OperationIraqi Freedom experiencedpost traumaticstress symptoms, andanother 10 to 15percentwill experience otherbehavioral health-relatedproblems.Despite these statistics,overall, the total Armyrate of Soldiers with abehavioral health diagnosisis consistent with thatof the general US population,at 5.9 percent versus6 percent, according toLt. Cdr. Kathleen Watkins,chief of the administrativebranch, Behavioral HealthDivision, at the Office ofthe Surgeon General.“The Army is committedto decreasing thestigma associated withseeking behavioral healthcare,”Watkins said.“It is important thatSoldiers and familiesunderstand that issuesresulting from deploymentare treatable, usuallycurable and with propertreatment, the majorityof people with behavioralhealth issues can returnto productive and engaginglives.”To help Soldiers andfamilies better cope withthese stressors associatedwith combat and familyseparations, the Armyoffers an array of mentalhealth services at militarytreatment facilitiesacross the Army and aswell as in the theaters ofoperations.In theater, combat andoperational stress controlteams are forward deployedto provide psychologicalcare to combatantsas close to the battle aspossible. Additionally,behavioral health professionalsare assigned toMTFs wherever Soldiersare deployed.“In fiscal year 2012,the Army is increasingbehavioral health teamsassigned to all its brigadesize operational units thatwill provide two behavioralhealth providers andtwo behavioral healthtechnicians assigned toevery Brigade CombatTeam, Support Brigadeand Sustainment Brigadein the Active, Reserveand National Guard ArmySee HEALTH, P15

PAGE 12 MAY 10, 2012 NEWS LEADER PAGE 13Volunteer of the year award ceremony showsappreciation to dedicated, caring peopleBy Cheryl HarrisonWarfighter and Family ReadinessMarketingThe annual Fort SamHouston Volunteer of theYear Awards ceremony washeld at the Sam HoustonCommunity Center May 2to recognize individuals andgroups that have gone aboveand beyond with their time,dedication and commitmentto the community.Coordinated by theWarfighter and FamilyReadiness Volunteer Program,award recipients werehonored and presented withframed renditions of the FortSam Houston Quadrangleand clock tower.“Anytime I think of ourvolunteers, I think of theold saying, ‘Our volunteersare not paid, not becausethey are worthless, butbecause they are priceless,’”said 502nd MissionSupport Group commanderCol. John P. Lamoureux inhis introductions.“Every day, as we workto keep this post going, wecould not do it without ourvolunteers.”“You (the volunteers)are truly the VIPs,” said Lt.Gen. William B. Caldwell IV,commanding general of U.S.Army North and senior commanderof Fort Sam Houstonand Camp Bullis.“The amount of peopleyou touch, the amount ofFSH VOLUNTEER AWARD WINNERSlives that you change andthe difference you make, wecould not do what we do,as a military community,without your help,” Caldwelladded.“There is nothing moreimportant today, taking placehere on this installation thanwe wanting to say thanks,”the general said. “Thanksfrom all of us.”For more informationabout how and where tovolunteer, call 221-2611.INDIVIDUAL AWARDSMelody Haase, 201st Military Intelligence BattalionFamily Readiness GroupVictoria Sinclair, 401st Military Intelligence BattalionFamily Readiness GroupCrystal Pettay, 470th Military Intelligence Brigade,Headquarters and Headquarters Company FamilyReadiness GroupDebra Carter, 4th Mission Support Element, 4thExpeditionary Sustainment CommandSgt. 1st Class Nathaniel Burney, Company D, 701stMilitary Police BattalionRenee Sanchez, 717th MI BN Family Readiness GroupBarbara Rocklin, American Red CrossVictor Hancock, Department of Ministry and PastoralCare, Brooke Army Medical CenterSpc. Mary Velis, Better Opportunities for SingleService MembersStephanie Crotty, Boy Scout Troop 23Teague Crotty, Boy Scout Troop 23 (Youth)Danielle Villagomez, BAMC AuxiliaryJosephine Twedell, BAMC Retiree Activities GroupNancy Moore, Chapel Community (Catholic)Arthur Love, Chapel Community (Protestant)Amber Scott, Cougar Pride Club (Adult)Savannah Wessie, Cougar Pride Club (Youth)Shirley Masten, Fisher HouseBianca Eubanks, Fort Sam Houston Youth ServicesAntonio Halliburton, Fort Sam Houston Youth ServicesMaster Sgt. Alysa Burkman, Girl Scout Troop 492Sgt. Angela Keeling, Headquarters and HeadquartersBattalion, U.S. Army SouthEbonee Grinder, HHBn, ARSOUTHLeslie Moccia, IMPACT (Adult)Zachariah Moccia, IMPACT (Youth)Richard Muncy, Keith A. Campbell Memorial LibraryJim Cunningham, Military Officers Association ofAmericaPatsy Gagnon, Mobilization and DeploymentJo Ann Biskup, Retired Officer Spouses and WidowsClubKarla Seijas, Spouse’s Club of Fort Sam HoustonChief Warrant Officer 3 Beofra Butler, U.S ArmyNorthRilitsa Byers, Warfighter and Family ReadinessAlfredo Garza-Arizpe, Warrior and Family SupportCenterFAMILY AWARDSThe Vasquez Family, Boy Scout Troop 23 (Family)The Lamoureux Family, Chapel Community (Catholic)Victor and Cheryl Hancock, Chapel Community(Protestant)The Montoya Family, Cougar Pride ClubGROUP AWARDS701st Military Police Battalion, Company DBetter Opportunities for Single Service MembersBoy Scout Troop 23Broadway Bank Care CorpsBrooke Army Medical Center, informationdesk greetersFisher House, The Deco GalzFort Sam Houston Elementary School, U.S. ArmyEnvironmental Command (Adult)Fort Sam Houston Elementary School, FSHElementary Student Council (Youth)Girl Scout Troop 492Harlequin Dinner Theatre GroupHHBn, ARSOUTH, Booker T. Washington LunchBuddies & MentorsARNORTH Queens for TroopsWarfighter and Family Readiness volunteersWarrior and Family Support Center GardenersSPECIAL AWARDMilitary Officers Association of America,Alamo Chapter, Five Star National AwardCongratulations to all the recipients.

PAGE 14 NEWS LEADER MAY 10, 2012Army will open previously closed jobs, units to womenBy Rob McIlvaineArmy News ServiceThe Army will begina six-month assessmentMay 14 of an exception tothe Direct Ground CombatAssignment Rule forfemale Soldiers.Under Direct GroundCombat Assignment Rule,or DGCAR, six militaryoccupational specialties,or MOSs, were previouslyclosed to women becausethey were normallyco-located with directcombat units.The Army’s removalArmy launches new resource for Army civilian training, leader developmentBy Julia BobickArmy Civilian Training andLeader Development DivisionThe Army G-3/5/7Training Directorate’sCivilian Training andLeader DevelopmentDivision has launched aone-stop website consolidatinginformation aboutcareer program occupationaland functionaltraining, competitiveprofessional developmentand leader developmentopportunities, as well asapplication proceduresof “co-location” from itspolicy opens to womenthe six specialties in 80units, down to the battalionlevel, said Brig. Gen.Barrye L. Price, directorof Human ResourcesPolicy, Army G-1.“With the removal ofco-location, a little over13,000 billets will openfor women to compete forassignment. And womennow for the first timewill be allowed to assessinto these six specialties,”Price said.“So we’ll have to actuallynow recruit womenand course registrationlinks.The purpose of thewebsite is to improveaccess to information andincrease participation inArmy Civilian trainingand leader developmentopportunities,The site, at http://www.civiliantraining.army.mil,serves as an integratedresource for civilian employees,supervisors andArmy leaders interestedin learning more aboutthe training and opportunitiesavailable to thefor these specialties,which they have not inthe past,” he said.Under the exception topolicy, Price said 10 officerspecialties and moreenlisted positions will alsoopen to women in ninebrigade combat teamsacross the Army.“We’re going to lookto execute this exceptionto policy at one brigadeat Fort Carson, Colo.;three brigades at FortHood, Texas; one brigadeat Fort Knox, Ky.; onebrigade at Fort Drum,N.Y.; one brigade at FortArmy Civilian Corps.Since several Armyorganizations administerthe various leader developmentcourses, developmentalassignmentsand training, Armycivilians and supervisorshave in the past had tovisit several differentsites to find out aboutmandatory training andprofessional developmentopportunities.“We wanted to providecivilians and supervisorsa comprehensivesite to help them moreCampbell, Ky.; and twobrigade combat teams inHawaii,” Price said.Within each of thosebrigades, Price continued,the Army already haswomen serving at the brigadeheadquarters level.But within those ninebrigades are 37 battalionsin which women have notserved before.“This war, more thanany, has shaped andinformed our views onopening the aperture forwomen, based on whatthey’re actually doing,what they’ve actuallyeasily navigate the myriadopportunities in Armycivilian training andleader development,”said Vicki Brown, chiefof the Civilian Trainingand Leader DevelopmentDivision.“It’s our goal to ensureall civilians knowabout the availabletraining, often at littleor no cost to their units,and take advantage ofthe training that fits intotheir individual careergoals and supports theirorganization outcomes.”achieved,” Price said.“Our nation and historicallythe roles that we’veseen women playing andperforming, and I thinkthat really 11 years ofpersistent conflict has reallyshaped our views, notjust internally to the DOD,but also societal views, aswhat more pronouncedrole women may play,”he said.The exception to DG-CAR opens select positionsto women in directcombat units at the battalionlevel in a numberof military occupationalThe updated websiteincludes course descriptions,prerequisites andregistration links forArmy Civilian EducationSystem courses, SupervisorDevelopment Courserequirements, CompetitiveProfessional Developmentand Academic DegreeTraining, advancedopportunities like SeniorService College, ArmyCongressional FellowshipProgram and the DefenseSenior Leadership DevelopmentProgram, as wellas career managementspecialties, totaling about755 Army positions acrossnine brigade combatteams. Company gradeofficersin the ranks ofsecond lieutenant throughcaptain and noncommissionedofficers in thegrades of sergeant tosergeant first class will bereceiving orders and willreport for duty May 14.The Department ofDefense’s intent to implementthe exception to policywas first announcedin the DOD Women inthe Services RestrictionsReview releasedin February. The ArmySee WOMEN, P15tools like Army CareerTracker.The Civilian Trainingand Leader DevelopmentCatalog (when fullydeployed on the site) willbe the official resourcefor information on centrallymanaged civiliantraining, professionaland leader developmenttraining opportunities.This wil replace theinformation currentlyfound in the Army CivilianTraining, Educationand Development Systemcatalog.

MAY 10, 2012 NEWS LEADER PAGE 15WOMEN from P14will assess the impact ofthis exception to policyover a six-month period,Price said, and provide ajoint-service report withthe assessment periodresults and correspondingrecommendations tothe secretary of Defensein November. The Armyintends to begin executingthose recommendationsshortly thereafter, he said.“This has been a greatgrowth experience forour nation at large,” Pricesaid.In the early 1990s, Lt.Gen. Claudia Kennedy becamethe first three-starwoman in the Army. Sheretired in 2000 after 31years of military service.At present, the Armyhas one woman four-star,Ann E. Dunwoody, whichis the first of any servicein the nation. She assumedthe duties as thecommanding general ofArmy Materiel Commandon Nov. 14, 2008.The Army has fourfemale three-stars:• Lt. Gen. Patricia D.Horoho, who assumedcommand of the ArmyMedical Command Dec. 5,HEALTH from P11inventory,” Watkins said.“This increase will becomplete by fiscal year2017 and increase thetotal available uniformedbehavioral health force bymore than one thousandadditional personnel.”There’s help for Soldiersno matter wherethey may be stationed.“The Army is improvingaccess to care byoffering tele-behavioralhealth services in 51countries/territoriesacross 19 time zones, allowingSoldiers and Familymembers in remotelocations the ability tolink to behavioral healthproviders at different locations,”Watkins added.Photo by Spc. Canaan RadcliffeSpc. Brittany Williams, 7th Signal Command (Theater), prepares toreassemble her rifle for the react to contact lane during the SignalCommand’s Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year 2010competition.2011, and was sworn inas the 43rd Army surgeongeneral Dec. 7, 2011• Lt. Gen. Kathleen M.Gainey, who currently isthe director for Logistics,J4, the Joint Staff• Lt. Gen. Mary A.Legere, who assumed theduties of deputy chief ofstaff, G-2 on April 12• Lt. Gen. Susan S. Lawrence,who became theArmy chief informationTele-behavioral healthprovides high-quality,cost-effective, timely accessto outpatient behavioralhealth care, regardlessof the location.The Army also providesroutine behavioralhealthcare, periodic assessments,and suicideprevention programs.Chaplains, MilitaryOneSource, and FamilyMorale Welfare RecreationCommand also offersubstantial support toSoldiers and Families.A wide assortment ofbehavioral health servicesavailable to Soldiersand their Families canbe viewed in the ArmyMedicine link at http://www.behavioralhealth.army.mil.officer, G-6 on March 2,2011Brig. Gen. Laura Richardsonwill become thefirst woman to serve asan assistant division commanderwithin the Armythis summer.Maj. Gen. Patricia E.McQuistion, currentlycommanding general ofArmy Sustainment Command,has been nominatedfor a third star, andto be the deputy commandinggeneral of ArmyMateriel Command.Likewise, Price saidthe senior officer inseven Army branches is awoman:• Quartermaster is Gen.Ann Dunwoody• Transportation is Lt.Gen. Kathy Gainey• Medical is Lt. Gen. PatriciaHoroho• Nurse Corps is Maj.Gen. Jimmie O. Keenan• Adjutant General Corpsis Maj. Gen. Gina S. Farrisee• Military Intelligence isMaj. Gen. Mary Legere• Signal is Lt. Gen. SusanLawrenceRight now, women compriseabout 17 percent ofthe Army, Price said.He said the exceptionto policy will have 36percent of the positionsopen to women in the 37battalions affected.“It’s actually a littlemore than twice the proportionof women in theArmy,” Price said.Over the next sixmonths, he said the Armywill look at duty performance,not just of thewomen, but of the entireorganizations.“We’ll assess trainingand occupational injuryrates, we’ll assess cohesionand morale, bothunit and individual readiness,and we’ll assessrecruiting and retentionrates, but that will beover time.He said the assessmentwill affect the next stepsthe Army makes. He saidthe Army might go backto Congress and ask forgreater authorities toopen all of the brigadecombat teams to womenin certain specialties.Price said he knowsthe first person who willbe assigned from thetop of this system to thisexception to policy will bea female chaplain who’sgoing to one of these battalionswhere she wouldnot have had the opportunityto serve, prior to this.“Opening these positionsprovides a greaterpool of qualified Soldiersfrom which our Armywill draw, which maximizesour militarycapabilities and reducesoperational tempo forthose deployed.“Policy is often informedby practice andthe evolving nature ofmodern warfare, and thatthe outstanding serviceof our modern Soldiersdemonstrates this is theright thing to do for ourSoldiers, our all-volunteerArmy, and for ournation,” Price said.

PAGE 16 NEWS LEADER MAY 10, 2012FSHISD Weekly CampusActivities May 14-19Fort Sam Houston Elementary SchoolMay 14School Maturation Program for 5th grade, 1 p.m.May 15School Maturation Program for 4th grade, 9 a.m.Student Council Meeting, 3:15 to 4:30 p.m., LibraryMay17Great American Picnic, Art Show, 5:30-6:30 p.m.3rd Grade play Go Fish, 6:30 p.m.5th grade students visit Cole Middle SchoolMay 18Step Up and Fly High for K for 4th grade, 2 p.m.Tell Me a Story guest reader Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell IV,5:30 p.m.Robert G. Cole Middle and High SchoolMay 14Cole Spring “C” Awards, 6 p.m., Cole GymMay 15Middle School Athletics Parent Meeting, 6:30 p.m., middleschool mall AreaMay 18“Taste of France” food sale during advisory in high school mall2012-2013 early registration begins for newpre-kindergarten and kindergarten studentsEarly registration forthe 2012-2013 prekindergartenand kindergartenprograms at FortSam Houston ElementarySchool will take place 8a.m. to 3 p.m. May 11,for children who are newto the district and liveon the Installation withtheir active duty parent/guardian.2012-2013 Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements for Students Grades K-12This chart summarizes the vaccine requirements incorporated in the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 25 Health Services, Sections 97.61 to97.72. This chart is not intended as a substitute for consulting the TAC, which has other provisions and details. Click here for complete TAC language.The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is granted authority to set immunization requirements by the Texas Education Code, Chapter 38, Health & Safety,Subchapter A, General Provisions.IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTSA student shall show acceptable evidence of vaccination prior to entry, attendance, or transfer to a child-care facilityor public or private elementary or secondary school in Texas.Vaccine Required(Attention to notes and footnotes)Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis(DTaP/DTP/DT/Td/Tdap) 1Polio 1Measles, Mumps, and Rubella 1,2(MMR)Children must be 4years old on or beforeSept. 1 to be eligible forpre-kindergarten and 5years old on or beforeSept. 1 to be eligible forkindergarten, accordingto Fort Sam Houston IndependentSchool Districtofficials.Required documentationfor enrollmentMinimum Number of Doses Required by Grade LevelK - 3rd 4th- 6 th 7 th 8 th - 10th 11 th - 12 th5 doses or4 doses4 doses or3 doses5 doses or4 doses4 doses or3 doses2 doses 2 doses3 doseprimaryseries and1 Tdap/Tdboosterwithin last5 years4 doses or3 doses2 doses3 dose primary seriesand 1 Tdap/Td boosterwithin last 10 years4 doses or3 doses4 doses or3 doses2 dosesHepatitis B 2 3 doses 3 doses 3 doses 3 doses 3 dosesVaricella 1,2,3 2 doses 1 dose 2 doses 1 doseMeningococcal 1 doseincludes a proof ofresidency (i.e. LincolnMilitary Housing LeaseAgreement), driver’slicense of the parent/guardian, and the child’sbirth certificate, social securitycard, immunizationrecord, report card andother school records froma previous school.Pre-kindergarten andkindergarten are currentlyfull day programs.Transportation is providedfor kindergartenstudents. Parents areresponsible for providingtransportation for prekindergartenstudents.Parents must sign in atthe school office and bedirected to the registrationsite.NOTES5 doses of diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine; one dose must have beenreceived on or after the 4 th birthday. However, 4 doses meet therequirement if the 4 th dose was received on or after the 4 th birthday. Forstudents aged 7 years and older, 3 doses meet the requirement if one dosewas received on or after the 4 th birthday.For 7 th grade: 1 dose of Tdap is required if at least 5 years have passedsince the last dose of tetanus- containing vaccine.For 8 th - 12 th grade: 1 dose of Tdap is required when 10 years have passedsince the last dose of tetanus-containing vaccine. Td is acceptable in placeof Tdap if a medical contraindication to pertussis exists.4 doses of polio; one dose must be received on or after the 4 th birthday.However, 3 doses meet the requirement if the 3 rd dose was received on orafter the 4 th birthday.The first dose of MMR must be received on or after the 1 st birthday.For K - 3rd grade, 2 doses of MMR are required.For 4th - 12 th grade, 2 doses of a measles-containing vaccine, and onedose each of rubella and mumps vaccine is required.For students aged 11-15 years, 2 doses meet the requirement if adulthepatitis B vaccine (Recombivax) was received. Dosage and type ofvaccine must be clearly documented. (Two 10 mcg/1.0 ml of Recombivax).The first dose of varicella must be received on or after the first birthday.For grades K – 3 rd and 7 th - 10 th 2 doses are required.1 dose is required for all other grade levels.For any student who receives the first dose on or after 13 years of age, 2doses are required.Hepatitis A 1,2 2 doses The first dose of hepatitis A must be received on or after the first birthday.1 Receipt of the dose up to (and including) 4 days before the birthday will satisfy the school entry immunization requirement.2 Serologic confirmation of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, or varicella or serologic evidence of infection is acceptable in place of vaccine.3 Previous illness may be documented with a written statement from a physician, school nurse, or the child's parent or guardian containing wording such as: "This is to verify that (name of student) had varicella disease(chickenpox) on or about (date) and does not need varicella vaccine." This written statement will be acceptable in place of any and all varicella vaccine doses required.

MAY 10, 2012 NEWS LEADER PAGE 17Cole JROTC cadets recognized foroutstanding effortsBy Cadet Capt. Michael ScottCole Cougar Battalion PublicAffairsThe Robert G. ColeHigh School Junior ROTCCougar Battalion heldtheir Spring AwardsCeremony in the ColeGymnasium May 4.Cadets received recognitionin 45 separatecategories, includingawards for best company,physical fitness, and citizenship.The Superior CadetAward goes to a cadetfrom each LeadershipEducation and Traininglevel and is the highestaward a cadet can earnwhile in JROTC.This year’s awardswent to Cadet Cpl.Makenzie Wade (LET 1),Cadet Command Sgt. Maj.Amy Walters (LET 2),Cadet Maj. Molly Gresenz(LET 3) and Cadet Lt. Col.Chris Lamoureux (LET 4).The awards ceremonyalso spotlighted the battalion’ssenior membersby awarding and recognizingscholarship offers.Cadet Maj. MollyGresenz was awarded theCOLESTUDENTSENJOYART SHOWCourtesy photoCadet Maj. Molly Gresenz receives the Maj. Gen. Russel J. and Mrs.Michelle A. Czerw Leadership Scholarship from retired Maj. Gen.Russel J. Czerw at the Cole High School JROTC Spring Awards CeremonyMay 3.annual Maj. Gen. RusselJ. and Mrs. Michelle A.Czerw Leadership Scholarshipwhich she will useto further her educationat Texas Tech Universityin the upcoming fallsemester.Lamoureux, CadetCapt. Michael Scott, andCadet Master Sgt. IsaiahCosey were also recognizedfor their ROTCscholarship offers. Thethree will be attendingTexas Christian University,Baylor University,and St. Mary’s University,respectively.Cole High School freshmen MilaKelly and Amanda Casarez demonstratetheir painting prowessat the school’s annual Art Showheld May 2, 2012 in Cole’s MoseleyGym. “Art class is a reallyfun way to express myself,” Casarezsaid. “The show let others seehow we all express ourselves.”Courtesy photo

PAGE 18 NEWS LEADER MAY 10, 2012THEGATE“A Few Good Men” atHarlequin Dinner TheatrePerformances are Thursday-Saturday, May 10-June 9. Dinner isat 6:15 p.m. and curtain is at 8 p.m.Call 222-9694 for reservations.Scream Free ParentingMay 10, 17, 24 and 31, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Red Cross Building 2650,call 221-0349.As We GrowMay 10 and 24, 12:30-2 p.m.,Dodd Field Chapel, call 221-0349.CouponingMay 10, 2-4 p.m., RoadrunnerCommunity Center Building 2797,call 221-1612.Military Spouse AppreciationMay 11, 1-6 p.m., RoadrunnerCommunity Center Building2797, call 221-2418. This is theday we honor all Military spouses.Meet other military spouses’ andenjoy the many vendors, refreshments,giveaways and door prizes.For more information,call 221-2418.Mother’s Day Story TimeMay 12, 2:30 p.m., Keith A.Campbell Library Building 1222, call221-4702.Moms Bowl Free onMother’s DayMay 13, women 16 years old andup will bowl free from 2-8 p.m. atthe Bowling Center.Summer Swim LessonsSwim lessons will run June4-Aug. 3. The cost is $40/child persession. Lessons are 9-9:45 a.m.,10-10:45 a.m. or 11-11:45 a.m. dependingon child’s age. Registrationwill begin May 14, Monday-Friday,noon-7 p.m. at the Aquatic Center.Sessions are Monday-Friday for twoweeks and include eight days ofinstruction, a certificate of participation,a swim lesson T-shirt and aclass picture.Saving and InvestingMay 14, 2-4 p.m., RoadrunnerCommunity Center Building 2797,call 221-1612.English as a Second LanguageMay 14, 5-7:30 p.m., RoadrunnerCommunity Center Building 2797,call 221-2380.Key Caller TrainingMay 15, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., RoadrunnerCommunity Center Building2797, call 221-1829 or 221-0946.HUGS playgroupMay 15, 9-11 a.m., Middle SchoolTeen Center Building 2515, call 221-0349 or 221-2418.Home Buying/SellingMay 15, 2-4 p.m., RoadrunnerCommunity Center Building 2797,call 221-1612.Access Level 1May 16, 8 a.m.-noon, RoadrunnerCommunity Center Building 2797,call 221-2518 or 221-2705.Pre-Deployment PlanningMay 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., RoadrunnerCommunity Center Building2797, call 221-1829 or 221-0946.Self Paced Initial First TermerFinancial ReadinessMay 16, noon-4 p.m., RoadrunnerCommunity Center Building 2797,call 221-1612.Auditions for YouthGOT TALENT ShowThe search is on for the mosttalented military youth and familiesin singing, dancing, music, comedyor specialty acts. Auditions areongoing until May 16 for a chanceto compete in the 2012 Fort SamHouston You Got Talent Show onSaturday, May 19, 7-8:30 p.m. at theFort Sam Houston Theatre, StanleyRoad. Youth, ages 6 to 18, or olderif still in high school are encouragedto call 221-4016 to audition for thisAir Force-wide family and teen talentcompetition.Access Level 2May 17, 8 a.m.-noon, RoadrunnerCommunity Center Building 2797,call 221-2518 or 221-2705.Auditions for Festivalof the ArtsThe 2012 Festival of the ArtsVariety Show, “Razzle Dazzle,” willbe held May 17, 7- 8:30 p.m. at theFort Sam Houston Theatre. Auditionsare open now for service membersand their family members who sing,dance, or have a comedy bit orother specialty act. To audition, call221-4016 before May 15. Selectedperformers will be judged live byArmy Entertainment.Tell Me A StoryMay 18, 5:30 p.m., Fort SamHouston Elementary School cafeteria,Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV, seniorcommander, Fort Sam Houston andCamp Bullis, will read “How toBake an American Pie.” To reservea seat, call 957-3855 or email PtoP.SamHouston@militarychild.org.Gaming Day at the LibraryMay 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Keith A.Campbell Library, this is a STRONGB.A.N.D.S event, call 221-4702.Armed Forces Day 5KMay 19, 7 a.m., Jimmy BroughtFitness Center, the event is free andopen to the public. This is an officialSTRONG B.A.N.D.S. event.PowerPoint Level 1May 23, 8 a.m.-noon, RoadrunnerCommunity Center Building 2797,call 221-2518 or 221-2705.PowerPoint Level 2May 24, 8 a.m.-noon, RoadrunnerCommunity Center Building 2797,call 221-2518 or 221-2705.Memorial Day PartyMay 25, 6:30-9 p.m. SamHouston Community Center, includeskaraoke, barbecue, hamburgers andhot dogs, beverages and a DJ, call224-2721.JBSA Military Golf ClassicRound 1, May 26, Lackland AirForce Base Golf CourseRound 2, May 27, Fort SamHouston Golf CourseRound 3, May 28, Randolph OaksGolf CourseShotgun start each day at 8 a.m.Call 222-9386 for more information.Life Guarding LessonsChildren age 15 and older maytrain to be certified lifeguards onFort Sam Houston by completing oneof four sessions. All sessions willbe conducted at the Jimmy BroughtFitness Center indoor pool for $160per person. Call 221-1234.Waiting List Policy and Terminationof Enrolled Children ofUnemployed SpousesSponsor/Patron must completethe DD Form 2606, Request for ChildCare, if child care services are notimmediately available. Children willbe placed according to the currentFamily Member Program PriorityEnrollment Policy. JBSA Fort SamHouston Child, Youth & School Serviceswill notify families immediatelywhen slots become available. Call221-4871.Priority of Enrollment and Planfor Meeting Additional Child CareNeedsSponsor/Patron must completethe DD Form 2606, Request for ChildCare, if child care services are notimmediately available. Children willbe placed according to the currentFamily Member Program PriorityEnrollment Policy in this order,wounded warriors, single active dutyor dual military personnel assignedto JBSA, active duty military or DODcivilians assigned to JBSA, Reservistson active duty and then contractors.JBSA Fort Sam Houston Child, Youth& School Services will notify familiesimmediately when slots becomeavailable. Call 221-4871.STRONG B.A.N.D.S. CampaignIn recognition of National Sportsand Fitness Month in May, Fort Samwill promote health with the STRONGB.A.N.D.S. campaign, which standsfor Balance, Activity, Nutrition,Determination and Strength. Visitarmymwr.com/strongbands for achance to win daily prizes until May31.Fitness and Sports Athlete ofthe YearService members participating inintramural sports programs, monthlysporting events, varsity or extramuralsports are eligible for nominationas the Athlete of the Year. Activitiesperformed throughout the calendaryear will be evaluated. An Athleteof the Year will be selected foreach branch of service. Nominationpackages are available at any of theFort Sam Houston fitness centers oronline at http://fortsammwr.com. Thedeadline for submission is Nov. 30.Call 808-5710.Catfish by the PoundThe catfish pond on Camp Bullisis open Saturdays and Sundays,noon-6 p.m., the cost is $3/pound,call 295-7529.Sportsman RangeThe sportsman range is openSaturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m-2p.m. at Camp Bullis. Participants areSee INSIDE, P19

MAY 10, 2012 NEWS LEADER PAGE 19THEGATECastroville WalkThe Castroville Chamber ofCommerce club is hosting a 5kand 10k volksmarch walk May 12starting at the Castroville RegionalPark Swimming Pool Breezeway, 816Alsace Street. Walks start between1-2 p.m., finish by 5 p.m. Call830- 538-3142 or visit http://www.castroville.com.INSIDE from P18required to provide their own equipmentfor the range. Cost is $5/DODID card holder. Call 295-7529.Java CaféIs open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1-9 p.m. Saturday and 1-8p.m. Sunday in the Sam HoustonCommunity Center.Ticket OfficeThe ticket office located in theSam Houston Community Centeris open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.Patrons can get tickets for the TexasFolklife Festival, Ringling Bros.Barnum & Bailey Circus, River CityWrestling, Schlitterbahn, SeaWorldand Fiesta Texas. Call 226-1663.Auto Craft CenterThe Auto Craft Center on the cornerof Schofield and Funston roadswill be closed until further notice asthe 502nd FSS prepares to move itto a new facility.USAF Fit FamilyVisit http://www.usaffitfamily.comfor healthy recipes, fitness tips andhealth and nutrition articles.Beat the Drought WorkshopSan Antonio gardeners areinvited to this workshop May 19, 9a.m. to noon at the High CountryCommunity Garden, 15418 CypressPark in San Antonio. Cost is $5charge and seating is limited, soparticipants should bring theirown chairs. To register or for moreinformation, go to www.greensatx.org/upcoming-events/register-for-aworkshop.Military River ParadePaseo del Rio Association willhost the first Military River ParadeMay 19, Armed Forces Day, toBasic Skills Education ProgramClasses are Monday-Friday 7:30a.m.-3:30 p.m. for a period of 14working days. Service memberswill receive instruction in readingcomprehension, vocabulary, andmath skills. The class is designedto teach basic college preparatoryskills to service members with a GTscore less than 110. Call 221-1738to enroll.Sports ScoresFor Fort Sam Houston and 32ndMedical Brigade intramural sportsresults, visit http://bit.ly/MWRsports.Retired Enlisted AssociationChapter 80 of the RetiredEnlisted Association meets at 1 p.m.on the fourth Wednesday of eachmonth at the Lackland Air ForceBase Gateway Club. Call 658-2344for information.Stilwell HouseThe Fort Sam Houston StilwellHouse, a historic landmark since1888, is open for tours, receptionsand parties. The Stilwell House ismanaged by the Society for thePreservation of Historic Fort SamHouse, Inc. a 501(C)(3) Corporationnot affiliated with the Department ofhonor service members, past andpresent. The event starts withlive entertainment at the ArnesonTheatre followed by the river paradeat 3 p.m.Warrant Officer AssociationmeetingThe Lone Star Silver Chapterof the U.S. Army Warrant OfficerAssociation meets at 5:30 p.m. May21 at the Longhorn Cafe, 1003 RittimanRoad. All active duty, retired,Reserve, National Guard warrantofficers and family members of currentor retired warrant officers areinvited. Call 221-7327 or 666-9818.Defense. Call 224-4030 or 655-0577.Brigade Gym TemporaryStructureThe temporary gym structure atthe corner of Hardee and WilliamsRoads is open 5 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday, closed weekends andholidays.ROTC Green to GoldThe 5th Brigade Army ROTC willconduct a Green to Gold Programbrief on the second Monday ofeach month excluding training andfederal holidays. Briefings will be at2 p.m. at the Post Education Center,Building 2248, Room 207C. For moreinformation, call 295-2006, 295-0429, 458-5607 or 436-3415.Cloverleaf Communicators ClubMeetings are held the firstand third Thursday of every month11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at San AntonioCredit Union, Stanley Road, in theconference room. Call 916-3406 or221-8785 or visit http://powertalkinternational.com/.Future Speakers on the HorizonEnjoy food and develop publicspeaking and leadership skills thesecond and fourth Wednesday ofBOFH Memorial Day CeremonyThe Brothers of Fallen Heroeswill hold a Memorial Day ceremonynoon to 5 p.m May 28 in front ofthe Alamo. Call 430-6875.Quarry Farmers and RanchersMarketEvery Sunday, rain or shine,from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the QuarryMarket adjacent to Whole FoodsMarket, 255 E. Basse Road. Somevendors offer military discounts, liveentertainment and kid’s activities.Visit http://quarryfarmersmarket.com or call722-5077.each month, noon-1 p.m. at the JointProgram Management Office, Building4196. Call 295-4921.Van Autreve Sergeants MajorAssociationThe SMA Leon L. Van AutreveSergeants Major Association meetsthe third Thursday of each month at5 p.m. at the Longhorn Café, 1003Rittiman Rd. All active duty, Reserve,National Guard and retired sergeantsmajor are invited and encouraged toattend. Call 221-0584 or 889-8212.fortfreebiesforsaleFor Sale: 1972 Ford F100 Ranger XLTV8, motor in great shape with automatictransmission, body is straight,deep dish tires, four-barrel carburetorand dual exhaust, $2,500; 1972Pontiac Grand Prix, rolling chassis nomotor but still has automatic transmissionand complete interior, bodyis straight, $1,500; 1967 MustangCoupe hard top, not running, 289 V8automatic, needs restoring, body isstraight, $1,800. Call 488-0826.For Sale: 1998 Chrysler Cirrus,four-door, maroon, tinted windows,V-6, new ECM and battery, runsSergeant Audie Murphy ClubThe SMA Leon L. Van AutreveChapter of the Sergeant Audie MurphyClub meets the third Thursdayof each month at noon in the Men’sCard Room at the Fort Sam HoustonGolf Club. All Sergeant Audie Murphyor Sergeant Morales members areinvited and encouraged to attend.good, $1,600 as-is; 6 foot blackentertainment center, book and CDstorage, holds large TV, $250 obo.Call 333-8979.For Sale: Black computer desk, $10;Whirlpool washer and dryer, $175each; glass top coffee table, $35;wood bookshelf, five shelves, $30,four-drawer brown filing cabinet,$30. Call 512- 943-2314.For Sale: Dark blue loveseat, $65; TVentertainment center with glass andshelves, $65; glass coffee table, $35;round wood table with four chairs,$75; Whirlpool washer, $175. Call241-1291.For Sale: Metal cot, like new, foldsfor easy storage, $60; men’s bowlingball, $5. Call 233-9476.For Sale: New Rascal electricwheelchair with detachable legs,instruction manual included, $800obo. Call 661-3765.Call 221-4424 or 837-9956.Lost PropertyIf you have lost any property onFort Sam Houston, call 221-2340. Toclaim items, you must have a formof photo identification and be able toidentify the property.Hacienda Student CenterBig area tent at 3100 Marvin R.Wood, hours are 5-10 p.m. Fridaysand Saturdays, 5-9 p.m. Sundays.Air Force Education & TrainingCenter7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Mondaythrough Friday, relocated to atemporary building at 2427 Hood St.,call 221-2135.SanAntonioTexasKabulAfghanistanWeekly Weather WatchMay 10 May 11 May 12 May 13 May 14 May 1579° 79° 82° 82° 84° 85°PM T-StormsScattered T-Storms77°PM Showers Mostly SunnyIsolated T-Storms Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy PM T-Storms75° 72° 74° 76° 77°Mostly Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny(Source: The Weather Channel at www.weather.com)