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A P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E 5 0 2 n d A I R B A S E W I N GJOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, TEXAS • Vol. 70 No. 1 • January 11, 2013ATCMove-InCommentaryGen. Welsh: 2013 will be a great year for our Air Force!PG 02Medical emergency forges bondDLI student epitomizes AF core valuesPG 03Going south?AETC updated travel advisoryPG 04Movin’ on UP!Trainees settle into new ATCPGs 10-11Photo by Alan BoedekerBasic trainees, Ellen Koerting,left, and Chelsea Brown, with323rd Training Squadron, Flight134, unsure of what to expectin their new quarters, are a littleanxious about moving into thenew Airman Training ComplexDec. 14. Story pages 10-11.INSIDE | Commentary 2 News 3 Community Briefs 13 What’s Happening 14 Sports 15-16 ONLINE | http://www.jbsa.af.mil

commentaryPAGE 2 TALESPINNER January 11, 2013Happy New Year Airmen!By Gen. Mark A. Welsh IIIChief of StaffTo those of you who spent theholidays deployed, thank you – andI’m sorry you weren’t home withyour families. I know you understand thatwhat you’re doing is important, but I alsoknow that doesn’t make the separation anyeasier. In these days where self-servingagendas seem to be on display everywherewe turn, your willingness to sacrifice forthe good of our nation and its citizens stillinspires me.Despite budgetary uncertainty, the fiscalcliff, or whatever else time and circumstancesthrow at us, I believe 2013 will bea great year for our Air Force! We’ll still bedoing great work for the nation, we’ll stillbe coming to work with the greatest menand women on earth, and we’ll still be takingcare of each other. I know each of youwill continue to look for new, innovativeways to make us an even better fightingforce.One of the best things about our AirForce is the remarkable heritage we share.As 2012 closed, one of our greatest heroes“flew west” and became a treasured memory.Retired Col. Ralph Parr, a double aceand combat veteran of three wars, passedaway peacefully Dec. 7, at age 88.During the Korean War, in one remarkable11 day/30 mission stretch, he scoredten confirmed kills and received the DistinguishedService Cross for actions duringa particularly harrowing dogfight with 10enemy MiGs. In Vietnam, he earned the AirForce Cross for extraordinary valor duringthe Battle of Khe Sanh. In all, he flew 641combat missions and is the only Americanaviator to receive both the DistinguishedService Cross and the Air Force Cross. HeThe Action Line is your avenue foraddressing issues you’ve been unableto resolve through your chain of commandor an appropriate agency.It also allows you to give feedbackand recognize outstanding peopleand units.If you leave your name and telephonenumber or email address, youwill receive a reply.Gen. Mark A. Welsh IIIalso wore the Silver Star, 10 DistinguishedFlying Crosses, the Bronze Star and 41 AirMedals. We should all stand a little prouderbecause we follow in his footsteps.I think we all share the responsibility toprotect the legacy that Parr and so manyothers built. But the demographics of ourAir Force have changed. Images, songs,stories, or “traditions” that are obscene,vulgar, or that denigrate some percentageof Airmen are not the things we value inthat proud heritage. I’m a bit surprisedby comments I’ve heard about the recenthealth and welfare inspection, suggestingit was an attack on fighter pilot culture, a‘witch hunt’ to target specific organizationsor individuals, or a response to a specificevent. None of those comments are true.My intent was two-fold.First, if we’re going to get serious aboutpreventing sexual assault, we need to getserious about eliminating environmentsconducive to sexual harassment or unprofessionalrelationships. Both are leadingindicators of sexual assault and otherbehavior and performance issues.Second, the Air Force succeeds becauseof the professionalism and discipline of ourAirmen. We have a significant number ofAirmen who feel they have to “go alongto get along” by ignoring pornographicimages, workplace comments, or othermaterial that makes them uncomfortable.That’s simply not the Air Force we wantto be. Every Airman is critically importantand every one of you deserves to be treatedwith respect. Anything less reflects a lackof discipline and a failure to honor ourvalues. It also marginalizes great Airmen,degrades mission effectiveness and hurtsunit morale. We simply can’t, and won’t,tolerate it. Of course, that’s easy for meto say – only you can make it reality. Asalways, I need your help.In a couple of weeks, I’ll send you aCSAF Vector for 2013. In it, I’ll let youknow where I think we’re headed in somekey areas and also lay out a few things Ithink I owe you over the next year – likewhat the Air Force values for promotion(hint: the list starts with job performance),my thoughts on performance reports andany required adjustments, etc.Thank you again for all you do, and forchoosing to serve in our great Air Force.Don’t let the talk of sequestration distractyou from the importance of what you doevery day. We’ll still need to come to workin 2013 and we’ll continue to provideAmerica with one of its greatest asymmetricadvantages. It’s an honor to servebeside you.Got airpower?!JO I N T BA S E SA N AN T O N I O CO M M A N D E R’S A C T I O N L I N EYour contact information allows usto obtain more information, if needed,to help resolve your issue.To submit an Action Line comment,email the JBSA-LacklandPublic Affairs Office at actionline@lackland.af.mil.For issues related to the WilfordHall Ambulatory Surgical Center,call the WHASC Action Line at 210-292-4567, or email your request to59mdw.pa@us.af.mil.For issues related to basic trainingor technical training, email the 37thTraining Wing at 37TRW.PA.INBOX@us.af.mil.Items of interest may be printed inthe Lackland Talespinner.Anonymous inquiries will not bepublished.Joint Base San AntonioLacklandEditorial StaffBR I G. GEN. THERESA C. CARTER,JBSA/502N D AIR BA SE WI N G,CO M M A N D E RTO D D G. 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newsJanuary 11, 2013 TALESPINNER PAGE 3Ne w s in Briefaahc fish fry fundraiserThe Joint Base San Antonio-LacklandAfrican American Heritage Committee’sannual fish fry is Jan. 11, 11:30 a.m. to 2p.m., at Arnold Hall Community Center.The $8 plate includes fresh friedcatfish, potato salad, baked beans, coleslaw and bread.For more information, contact ShirleyJones (JBSA-Lackland) at 210-671-1750,Master Sgt. William Jones (59th MedicalWing) at 210-292-4477, or GregorioArmand (Bldg. 171) at 210-395-8275.m l k events at jbsa-lacklandA memorial service in honor of Dr.Martin Luther King is scheduled for Jan.18, 11:30 a.m., at Freedom Chapel.The guest speaker will be PastorStuart Perryman, Maranatha Bible Churchexecutive pastor.For more information, contact AngieLee at 210-671-4208, Senior AirmanBritney Smith at 210-292-7400, or Tech.Sgt. Yeleen Neeley at 210-671-4995.A celebration event of Dr. King is Jan.19, 6 p.m., at the Kelly Field Club. Theevent includes music, dinner and dancing.Retired Maj. Gen. Alfred K. Flowers willbe the guest speaker for the formal/semiformalaffair.For tickets or more information,contact David Hill at 210-355-1775 or AlHarris at 210-364-9066.judo fitness instructor courseSensei Roy Eby will be doing a JudoFitness Instructor Course that is greatfor Judo practitioners and unit PTLslooking to improve their unit’s fitness andresiliency skills. The 40-hour course willbe offered beginning Jan. 28 through Feb.1, 7 a.m. each day, at the Medina FitnessCenter on the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Training Annex. No fitness ormartial arts experience is needed.Judo incorporates functional fitnessby conditioning the body to safely movethrough all three planes of motion. Judoalso incorporates the five componentsof physical fitness: muscular strength,endurance, cardiovascular, area circumferenceand flexibility. Additionally, judobuilds resiliency by training the studentto be mentally tough, as well as sociallyand spiritually connected.For more details, call 210-671-0566.The deadline to sign up is Jan. 23.DLI student epitomizes Wingman conceptduring medical emergency at NASABy Emily PurificatoDLI English InstructorPhoto by Spencer BerryMaj. Wael Mahmoud Thabit Saidin (Egyptian army), showed the true meaning of being a wingmanby leaving the Houston/NASA weekend tour and staying by Maj. Krunoslav Skupnjak’s(Montenegro army) side during his entire hospital stay.The bond developed between twointernational students was foreversealed because of what happened duringa Defense Language Institute-EnglishLanguage Course Field StudiesProgram weekend trip to Houston.Maj. Wael Mahmoud Thabit Saidin(Egyptian army) showed a fellow student,Maj. Krunoslav Skupnjak (Montenegroarmy), the true meaning ofbeing a wingman during a tour stopat NASA’s Johnson Space Center.These officers had been classmatesfor three months, but neither couldhave predicted that this weekend tripwould involve a medical emergencyand a three-hour hospital stay forSkupnjak.Well into a tour at NASA’s spacecenter, Dan Vega, Field Studies Programlead escort, was informed thatSkupnjak had become seriously ill. Skupnjakwas escorted to the center’sinfirmary where his vital signs werechecked. He was monitored by thestaff for 20 minutes.Though his vital signs appeared normal,he was nervous and clammy.Vega decided not to take anychances and asked the bus driver totransport the student to the nearesthospital.NASA provided a wheelchair totransport him to the bus. While Skupnjakwas wheeled to the bus, Saidinapproached and insisted on pushingthe wheelchair.“I am in his class and we have beentogether for a long time,” said Saidinafter being told he didn’t have to help.“It is my responsibility to take care ofhim. He is my friend.”From that moment, Saidin stayed bySkupnjak’s side. He loaded his friendonto the bus and helped him off whenthey arrived at Houston’s Christus St.John Hospital.Saidin wheeled Skupnjak to theemergency room, provided vital informationabout his classmate to hospitalstaff and helped fill out medical forms.When Saidin was offered the opportunityto return to the tour group he insistedon staying with his classmate.Even while everyone else went toeat, Saidin stayed behind ready toprovide assistance. After three hours,Skupnjak’s condition improved and hewas released from the hospital.When asked why he felt obligatedto stay with Skupnjak in the hospital,Saidin said, “It was my responsibilitybecause he is my classmate. We havebeen in class together since Oct. 24. Ialso believe he would have done thesame for me.“In a wartime condition, you will alwaystry to look out for your friends orcomrades,” Saidin added. “Althoughwe were on a weekend tour, it is betterto sacrifice my fun for my friendand help him deal with an unfortunatesituation.”Skupnjak was amazed that Saidinstayed with him during the entire ordeal.“For the first time in my life – Iwas surprised,” said Skupnjak. “Heshowed great friendship. Now we’vedeveloped a close relationship. Ourfriendship will continue to follow-ontraining and beyond.”For his sacrifice and for demonstratingthe U.S. Air Force’s wingmanconcept, Col. James Garrett, DLI-ELCcommandant, presented Saidin with acommander’s coin at the Nov. 30 DLIgraduation.“It was an honor receiving the coinfrom the commandant,” Saidin said. “Ireally appreciated receiving the coinin front of my countrymen, other internationalstudents, graduates andthe DLI staff. Hopefully it sends amessage to my countrymen and othersthat we should always look out foreach other.”Saidin and Skupnjak were scheduledto graduate at the end of Decemberand will attend follow-on training atFort Leavenworth, Kan. The two officersfrom different nations have morein common now. They are classmates,wingmen and friends.

PAGE 4 TALESPINNER January 11, 20133 x 4.75AETC updates:Travel restrictions to MexicoBy Mike JosephSenior WriterAir Education and Training Commandhas issued more stringent travel restrictionsto Mexico following an advisory bythe U.S. State Department.AETC revised its previous general orderin early December after a late Novembertravel warning by the State Departmentbecause of security concernsand increased violence in Mexico.The updated order prohibits:• All non-official travel to or throughany portion of Mexico located within50 statute miles of the U.S.-Mexico border;• All non-official travel to the states ofCoahuila, Chihuahua, Durango, Jalisco,Michoacán, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosi,Sinaloa, Sonora, Tamaulipas, andZacatecas; and• Travel across the U.S.-Mexico borderby ground through an off-limits area toreach a non-restricted area.• Additionally, personnel may not leavea cruise ship docked in off-limits ports ofcall or an air terminal in off-limits locationsduring transit to an unrestrictedarea.Approval from the first lieutenantcolonel (Air Force, Army, Marine Corps)or commander (Navy, Coast Guard) ina service member’s chain of commandis required for all non-official travel tounrestricted areas of Mexico prior to departure.Current unrestricted locationsinclude resort areas on the Yucatan peninsulasuch as Cancun and Cozumel, andseveral resorts on the Pacific Coast ofMexico.“It’s important to understand the riskinvolved,” said John Ortega, Joint BaseSan Antonio-Lackland installation antiterrorismofficer. “Since 2006 throughlate 2012, more than 47,000 peoplehave been killed by drug warlords fightingamong themselves. There have alsobeen over 25,000 people who have gonemissing during that time.”The restrictions apply to all activeduty service members, reserve componentand Air National Guard personnelin Title 10 status, and Department ofDefense service members assigned toAETC installations and/or units. Theupdated policy also includes AETC civilianemployees, AETC dependents andAETC contractors when traveling in anofficial capacity. It is strongly urged thatall AETC civilian employees, dependentsand contractors abide by these restrictionswhen traveling for non-official purposes.Emergency non-official personal travelto prohibited areas in Mexico is possiblewith the approval of the first colonel(Air Force, Army, Marine Corps) orcaptain (Navy, Coast Guard) in a servicemember’s chain of command along withtheater and country clearance.However, travel for leisure or vacationpurposes to prohibited states is notconsidered emergency travel and willnot be approved.“The requirements are to insureSee aETC P163 x 4.753 x 3

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PAGE 6 TALESPINNER January 11, 2013DIAMOND SHARPTech. Sgt. Clayton Shaw37th Training Support Squadron/MilitaryTraining Support FlightDuty title: Assistant Flight ChiefTime in service: 16 yearsHometown: Masontown, W. Va.“Tech. Sgt. Clayton Shaw is deserving of this award for his effortsduring the Christmas Exodus 2012. He was the sole point of contact forthe 37th Training Group and worked tirelessly to ensure that all Airmenexited the base and arrived safely at the San Antonio International Airportin time for their flights without incident. He coordinated with airportpersonnel and, for the first time in several years, was instrumental witharranging airport officials to come onto Joint Base San Antonio-Lacklandin order to assist Airmen by printing boarding passes and pre-checkingluggage a day prior to departure. Checked luggage was picked up anddelivered to the airport for security screening without charge to theAirmen. The flawless coordination of the departure of Airmen who weregoing home for the holidays would not have been possible withoutShaw’s attention to detail and tireless managerial skills. Shaw alsoworked with the U.S. Navy and 324th Training Squadron to include themin this endeavor, ensuring their Airmen and Sailors were taken care offor Exodus. He is truly deserving of this award and his dedication hasnot gone unnoticed.”- Master Sgt. Tiwanda Griffin,First Sergeant, 37th Training Support Squadron/MilitaryTraining Support FlightAirman 1st Class Antonio Hamilton502nd Air Base Wing ComptrollersDuty title: Accounting TechnicianTime in service: One year, eight monthsHometown: Childersburg, Ala.“Airman 1st Class Antonio Hamilton is leading theway for the 502nd Air Base Wing Comptrollers. Hisdedication ensured that Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland met the AirEducation Training Command’s Suspense of Nov. 30, 2011. Hamilton’sability to master accounting tasks led to him being a critical teammember during the 502nd Air Base Wing’s 2012 fiscal year-end closeout. He received a coin from the 502nd Air Wing deputy comptroller andacclamation from the AETC director of Financial Management Plans andPrograms as “the best end of year close out in eleven years!” Hamilton’sdedication to duty reaches beyond his organization to the localcommunity. He has rallied his peers to be involved in building homesfor Habitat for Humanity, worked the stock room at the local food bankand led 12 other volunteers to serve over 850 meals at Haven for Hope.Hamilton sets up, coordinates and organizes events for fellow Airmen toget involved. Hamilton is clearly a Diamond Sharp Airman!”- Master Sgt. Brian Tilton,First Sergeant, 502nd, 802nd, 902nd Comptroller SquadronsStaff Sgt. John Poole543rd Support SquadronDuty title: Unit Education & Training ManagerTime in service: 13 years, one monthHometown: Strong, Ark.“Staff Sgt. John Poole always demonstrates outstandingdedication and commitment to the 543rd Support Squadronand his community. Poole guided 49 Airmen in five- and seven-levelupgrade training, assuring their training was completed, documented,and that the Airmen were awarded their skill levels promptly. Poolerelentlessly monitored our squadron’s Total Force Awareness Trainingand confirmed that 98 percent of our members accomplished Air Forcefundamental training. He also assisted the unit deployment managerby monitoring our Expeditionary Skills training, which ensured our Airmenwere trained prior to deploying. Poole hosted training meetingswith all squadron training managers and even taught Air Force-mandatedcourses such as the Air Force Training Course. He also headedup the Shiner Beer Run by recruiting four volunteers and supportingover 12,000 half-marathon and 5K runners. This event raised $18,000towards the “Boot Campaign,” a non-profit that promotes tangibleways for Americans to show their appreciation to the troops, cultivatesawareness of the challenges they face, and raises funds for militaryprograms. Poole’s many distinctive actions make him particularly deservingof this award.”- Master Sgt. Sherlock Walker,First Sergeant, 543rd Support SquadronAirman 1st Class Stephen Viehweg772nd Enterprise Sourcing SquadronDuty title: Contracting SpecialistTime in service: Two yearsHometown: Hattiesburg, Miss.“Airman 1st Class Stephen Viehweg arrivedat the 772nd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron in April 2011 aftercompleting technical school at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.Viehweg’s current responsibilities include administrative modificationsfor the Air Force Civil Engineering Center’s $3 billion WorldwidePlanning, Program, and Design contract. His efforts enableenvironmental, military construction, military family housing, andfacility sustainment, restoration, and modernization programsof interest to the government worldwide. Viehweg and his familylive the ultimate wingman core values, as was displayed recentlyduring trying times for another Air Force member. Veihweg andhis family opened their home and cared for a fellow Airman’schildren, until that member returned from temporary duty. Viehwegalways brings a positive attitude and a helping hand to allmembers of our Air Force team. He is truly Diamond Sharp.”- Senior Master Sgt. Durward Jackson,772nd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron,Squadron Superintendant/First SergeantStaff Sgt. Jennifer Hurt26th Operations Support SquadronDuty title: NCOIC, Computer SystemsTime in service: Nine years, fi ve monthsHometown: San Antonio, Texas“Staff Sgt. Jennifer Hurt is the epitome of whatan Airman represents in the U.S. Air Force and one of the most dedicatedand driven NCOs in the 67th Network Warfare Wing. Hurt recentlycompleted an 18-month tour as executive assistant to the commandchief of the 67th NWW, where she managed six Wing-level programsand earned an Air Force Commendation Medal. She was instrumentalin the stand-up of the first-ever Wing Coordination Center as the communicationsproject manager charged with planning/overseeing theinstallation of equipment valued at $20,000. Her efforts centralizedthe Wing’s command and control of 21 geographically-separated unitsin five different areas of operations. Hurt managed the Wing’s emergencymanagement program, fueling two exercises to assess the Wing’s disasterresponse plan in preparation for the upcoming AFSPC consolidatedunit inspection. Her recommendations/fix actions were adopted by theWing/CC and resulted in standardized contingency operations acrossthree groups. She completed a Bachelor of Science degree, and thenentered an Education Psychology graduate degree program completingfour semester hours with a stellar 4.0 GPA. As vice president of SecurityHill’s 5/6 Council, Hurt briefed Air Force policies and standards duringprofessional military education courses and organized 28 volunteers tohost a holiday party for 90 foster kids in the community. Hurt’s teamraised $1,000 and 160 gifts for this event. Finally, Hurt was presentedthe Top-III Shining Star Award by the Security Hill Top-III for all of herhard work and dedication.”- Master Sgt. Clifford Lawton,Additional Duty First Sergeant, 26th Operations Support SquadronMaster-at-Arms 2nd ClassAutumn Norunner341st Training SquadronDuty title: Team ChiefTime in service: 12 years, three monthsHometown: Browning, Mont.“Navy Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Autumn Norunner’s leadershipabilities make her a valuable asset to the 341st Training Squadron.She is a conscientious and dependable professional whose knowledgeof the Military Working Dog program is ranked well above her peers. Herdedication to managing instructors and providing quality instruction ina joint-service environment has made a significant impact on producingforce multipliers to battlefield commanders. She coordinated the daily“high risk” training with two joint service instructors and has certifiedand graduated 12 Military Working Dog students in patrol and detectiontactics training. In addition to her duties as Team Chief Petty Officer,Norunner was a key player in the outcome of the Navy’s Sexual AssaultPrevention and Response Office Inspection of the Navy Master-at-Arms“A” School command. Petty Officer Norunner is the embodiment of DiamondSharp: top notch appearance, leadership, and professionalism.”- Master Sgt. Paul ZavitzAdditional/Acting First Sergeant, 341st Training Squadron

January 11, 2013 TALESPINNER PAGE 7Free Mediation Services Help Resolve Local Legal DisputesBy E. Stephanie HebertLegal Assistance Attorney, 802nd MSG/JAUnless you were taught how to identify, address,and resolve conflict, you may not have the necessaryskills to resolve a dispute on your own. TheBexar County Dispute Resolution Center, or DRC,offers free mediation services to the public in casesinvolving a wide range of legal issues.Divorce, child support, consumer, real estate,auto repair, neighbor complaints, and landlordtenantissues are just a few of the types of disputesresolved by the DRC on a daily basis.Mediation enables you to participate in the problem-solvingprocess, discuss your feelings aboutthe dispute, and have the other party listen. Finally,through your participation in the process,you acquire skills to resolve your own disputes inthe future.So how does mediation actually work?Both people involved in a dispute arrive at themediator’s office with a commitment to try to resolvetheir issue. The parties may be asked to discussthe issues in the same room, but may requestthat they be separated in different rooms as well. Ifthat’s the case, the mediator will go back and forthbetween the two rooms to discuss the issues witheach party individually. The mediator representsneither side, but acts as a neutral third party.Some mediators are lawyers, but some are not.Regardless, all DRC mediators are required to takeat least 40 hours of basic mediation training. Themediator’s primary job is to facilitate an agreementthat is acceptable to both sides. He or shedoes this by listening, restating important points,and offering suggestions and observations aboutthe arguments made by both parties.A mediator, because of his or her impartiality,can often recommend solutions to problems thatneither party was able to suggest beforehand. Assumingthat you are successful in settling yourdispute, a written agreement is prepared by themediator before you leave the mediation site.The only information that can later be disclosedto a court is that your case was or was not settledin mediation because the information disclosedand the offers of settlement made in mediationare completely confidential.2 x 2Trial is always an option, but it’s risky and expensive.There’s no risk in mediating a dispute andit’s free through the DRC. You’ll need the agreementof both parties in order to mediate, so ifone party is unwilling to participate mediation isnot an option. However, a judge will likely ordermediation once a lawsuit is filed.The Bexar County DRC offers its in-take andmediation services in the evening hours, and hasSpanish-speaking mediators if needed. If you areinterested in free mediation services, you can visitthe DRC website at http://www.bexar.org/drc anddownload an application for services at http://www.bexar.org/drc/Pre-Intake090428.pdf.If you’d like general information about the mediationprocess, or would like a copy of the applicableTexas statutes, please schedule an appointment tomeet with a legal assistance attorney at the 802ndMission Support Group/Judge Advocate’s office bycalling 210-671-3362.2 x 62 x 3.75

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January 11, 2013 TALESPINNER PAGE 9Congratulations to thefollowing 74 Airmen forbeing selected ashonor graduates amongthe 741 Air Force basicmilitary trainees whograduated Jan 4:320th Training SquadronFlight 061Brandon CosselmanGerold Harbin, Jr.Joseph Nobles IIClemson ThompsonChristian TorresFlight 062Shelby AdneyCrystal Shryock321st Training SquadronFlight 067Justin ArmbrusterThomas BaxterShane BeckMartin DominguezDylan JansenZackary McgrewMichael RichRichard RobbinsHunter StewartFlight 068Lauren KataElizabeth MazzaroDeanna Radtke322nd Training SquadronFlight 073Dallas BenavidesHeath FireTyler TemplinFlight 074Timothy ArroyoMatthew GallantJason Paul, Jr.Steven PerryDustin SevillaDonald Wagner IIColby Youngren323rd Training SquadronFlight 063David BaldwinThomas BurchwellDwayne CoxJustin EtheredgeTyler JenksCody MortonStuart ParkerIan PresleyAndrew Rojas-MarquezYia ThaoFlight 064Dalton GuthrieJorden PenseFlight 071Thomas ArndtLevi BrubakerJonathan HappeChristopher KirkTrevor NourseJavier RodriguezAlec SkinnerFlight 072April BennettAshley DuropanCelestia GonzalesChristine MillerJordan Zoroya326th Training SquadronFlight 069Daniel CarloKevin Mckenzie IIDaniel O’ConnorFlight 070Virgil Stickney IIIJames Yonker331st Training SquadronFlight 065Christopher R. BennorthNavarro Carnio AMichael CurrinCorey FieldsJoshua SimpsonJacob SullivanBrandon TeetorFlight 066Johnathan AtsingerDrake BowaldRandall Brown, Jr.Corey KainOctavio Rivera-SanchezRichard SchultzWinston SpearsTravis TarrantZachary WinninghamTop BMT AirmanJoseph Nobles II,320th TRS, Flight 061Most Physically FitMale AirmenGabriel Ryan,323rd TRS, Flight 064Dillon Demers,331st TRS, Flight 066Jauni Avant,321st TRS, Flight 067Jonathan Nevarez,320th TRS, Flight 061Female AirmenAlexandra Pavlich,320th TRS, Flight 062Elizabeth Mazzaro,321st TRS, Flight 068Melissa Miller,323rd TRS, Flight 072Shelby Adney,320th TRS, Flight 062Male Flights320th TRS, Flight 061322nd TRS, Flight 074323rd TRS, Flight 063Female Flights323rd TRS, Flight 072320th TRS, Flight 062321st TRS, Flight 068Top Academic Flights331st TRS, Flight 066322nd TRS, Flight 073322nd TRS, Flight 074323rd TRS, Flight 063331st TRS, Flight 0653 x 4.75 3 x 4.75

PAGE 10 TALESPINNER January 11, 2013 January 11, 2013 TALESPINNER PAGE 11OUT with the OLD, IN with the NEW1By Mike JosephSenior WriterThe 323rd Training Squadron establisheda new era in basic militarytraining at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland by moving into the first AirmanTraining Complex Dec. 14.The opening of ATC No. 1 and Dining/Classroom Facility No. 1 are the first newrecruit housing facilities on base in 36 years.The new buildings are mission-specific facilitiesdesigned to house, educate, trainand feed 1,200 recruits at any given time.The training complex and dining facilityare initial completions in a two-phase, $900million construction project to centralizebasic training facilities begun three yearsago. The first phase comprises the east campus– four ATCs and two DCFs – as the AirForce begins relocating trainees from theeight Recruit Housing and Training buildingsscattered around base.“I’m especially excited for our militarytraining instructors,” said Lt. Col. JeffreyGreenwood, 323rd TRS commander.“They’re moving from an RH&T that’s onlife support to the ground floor of somethinggreat and amazing for our young Airmen.”Tech. Sgt. Justin Cook, 323rd TRS militarydrill and ceremonies NCO, agreed.“Because the buildings are mission specificand from the efficiencies created intheir design, we are going to have bettertrained Airmen,” said Cook about the newfacilities.24 53Photos by Alan Boedeker1. Tech. Sgt Ricky Alaniz, a military training instructor with the 323rd Training Squadron, briefs traineeson the differences of the security drawer at the new complex.2. Basic Trainee Corey Wade rolls his shirts as he ‘reassembles’ his clothing drawer in the new AirmanTraining Complex during his first night there.3. Staff Sgt. Matthew Henderson, a military training instructor with the 323rd Training Squadron, Flight114, briefs trainee Joshua Delapp on the proper display of the M4-rifle.4. Basic Trainee John Gilkerson has his work cut out for him. His rack must be made, security drawerset up, wall locker inspection-ready and shower taken prior to lights out during the first night the traineespent in the new complex.5. Basic Trainees Matthew Moore and Justin Mason with the 323rd Training Squadron, Flight 114,encounter a situation as they prepare their beds during the first night at the new complex. The racks attheir previous complex had a metal spring foundation which held the linens and blankets in place. Thenew racks have only a metal plate foundation with nothing to secure the linens.Basic trainees file into the new 323rd Training Squadron Airman Training Complex Dec. 14.

PAGE 12 TALESPINNER January 11, 2013Congratulations to the following84 Airmen for beingselected as honor graduatesamong the 850 Air Force basicmilitary trainees who graduatedDec. 28:321st Training SquadronFlight 047Dustin AlgerGarrett KingSteven Lowrance, Jr.Jordan MillerRoy PattersonMatthew StephensFlight 048Daniel CornwellNicholas MartinSamuel MoodyJimmie PikeFlight 055Samuel RobertsDalton YeagerFlight 056Patrick BraultTyler BredmanJay CoreaTrenton FranksColton HolmesJeffrey KemperCristian RamirezRyan SmithThomas Wright322nd Training SquadronFlight 053Javon BryantRobert ClarkNathan HoskinsChristopher HueyZebulon LongSeth MaxwellIsaiah MooreBradley NilhasAustin ParkerJoshua Todd323rd Training SquadronFlight 057Ian DesilvaDylan HardegreeSean LeonhardPaul SparksDevin VigusSchuyler WilliamsFlight 058Raven Lopez-HolguinChristina Mattiace324th Training SquadronFlight 059Goku CloudDaniel KumaFlight 060Sean PowersEric RamseyAnthony Webber326th Training SquadronFlight 049Jason DwyerMichael JonesLevi KincaidFlight 050Casey BennerMaria KelleyJyllisa MabionSofia Shank331st Training SquadronFlight 045Austin BelangerClay BoothJames BrazillDavid ChorpenningAndrew DrakeTravis HeardTyler Hummell-McguireJoshua KnightJacob McmahelKristoffer MillerMatthew ThrashFlight 046Maren AlmstedtCassandra LoveKasey PhippsFlight 051Marcus BuckleyBrian FiscusVaughn HansenMarcus HarlowEric Hogencamp, Jr.Oscar MaresNathaniel PerryEric RaabCameron RobinsonGlenn StuttsDmitry TumanovFlight 052Keith BighornSamuel FoglemanPaul KirkpatrickAaron MontoyaAndrew NaumanJustin RosenthalJustice StigginsNicholas WattsTop BMT AirmanRyan Smith,321st TRS, Flight 056Most Physically FitMale AirmenJonah Phillips,323rd TRS, Flight 057Kristoffer Miller,331st TRS, Flight 045Sean Burgoon,331st TRS, Flight 051Tanner Curtis,321st TRS, Flight 055Female AirmenEmma Gettier,323rd TRS, Flight 058Ryley Harriman,323rd TRS, Flight 058Jenna Carr,322nd TRS, Flight 054Clarissa Rawlins,331st TRS, Flight 046Male Flights321st TRS, Flight 056321st TRS, Flight 047323rd TRS, Flight 057Female Flights323rd TRS, Flight 058322nd TRS, Flight 054326th TRS, Flight 050Top Academic Flights331st TRS, Flight 051331st TRS, Flight 045322nd TRS, Flight 053321st TRS, Flight 056Be Responsible!Seat Belts Save Lives!Buckle Up And Wear Yours!4 x 4.752 x 4

communityJanuary 11, 2013 TALESPINNER PAGE 13LOCAL Briefst h r i f t shop bag saleThe Lackland Thrift Shop’smonthly INside and OUTside bag saleis Jan. 12, 9:30 a.m. to noon.The thrift shop is located in OneStop, Bldg. 5460, on the corner ofWalker and Selfridge Avenues.For information, call 210-671-3608 or visit www.lacklandosc.org.aarp safe driver programThe Lackland Retiree ActivitiesOffice is sponsoring an AARP safedriver program Jan. 19, 9 a.m. to 1p.m., at Freedom Chapel.Participants receive a certificate,which makes them eligible for adiscount on automobile insurance.The course is good for three years.Cost is $12 for AARP memberswith their membership card and$14 for non-members. For additionalinformation, contact the RAO at210-671-2728 or B.J. Laymon after1 p.m. at 210-671-4208.parents n i g h t o u tGive Parents a Break/ParentsNight Out is Jan. 25, 7-11 p.m., atthe Joint Base San Antonio-LacklandC H A P E L SERVICESChristianCatholicMonday-Friday:Freedom ChapelDaily Eucharist, 11:30 a.m.Saturday:Freedom ChapelEucharist, 5:30 p.m.Reconciliation after EucharistSunday:Freedom ChapelReligious Ed., 9 a.m.Eucharist, 11 a.m.OrthodoxReader's ServiceSunday:Airmen Memorial Chapel(Classroom)8 a.m.–10 a.m.ProtestantSaturday:Gateway ChapelSeventh-Day AdventistService, 12:30–2:30 p.m.Youth Center, Bldg. 8420, and theLackland Child Development Center,Bldg. 8206.For information on the programs,call the Youth Center at 210-671-2388 for ages 5-12 or the LacklandCDC at 210-671-3675 for ages 6weeks to 5 years.aahc a n n u a l gospel festThe Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland African American HeritageCommittee’s annual gospel festis Feb. 9, 6 p.m., at the GatewayChapel.The program is free and open tothe public.For details, contact Shirley Jonesat 210-671-1750 or Tech. Sgt. AnnaRicks at 210-671-7699 or emailanna.ricks@yahoo.com.losc scholarship applicationsLackland Officers’ Spouses’ Clubscholarship applications are availableonline at the LOSC website.High school students or spouses ofmilitary officers and enlisted personnelpermanently assigned to JBSA-Lackland are eligible. The applicationsubmission deadline is March 1,2013. To download the application,visit http://www.lacklandosc.org.Sunday:Airmen Memorial ChapelLiturgical Service, 8 a.m.Freedom ChapelContemporary Service,9:30 a.m.Gospel Service,12:30 p.m.Children’s Church providedReligious Ed., 11 a.m.Wednesday and Thursday:Bible Study, 6 p.m.Protestant family Sundayschool, a one-hour youth andadult Christian Bible study,every Sunday at FreedomChapel, 11 a.m. For detailscontactFreedom Chapel at671-4208.Sunday:Hope ChapelThe Church of Jesus Christ ofLatter Day Saints, 8–10 a.m.IslamicFriday:gospel choir needs singersThe Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland African American HeritageCommittee needs singers of all agesfor its 2013 gospel choir. The choirwill perform Feb. 9 at the GatewayChapel. Active duty or retired militarymembers from any branch, civiliansand dependents are eligible toparticipate.Rehearsals, at Gateway Chapel,are scheduled for Jan. 11, 5:30-7p.m.; Jan. 14, 5:30-6:45 p.m.; Jan.25, 5:30-7 p.m.; Feb. 4, 5:30-6:45p.m.; and Feb. 8, 5:30-7 p.m.For details, contact Shirley Jonesat 210-671-1750 or Tech. Sgt. AnnaRicks at 210-671-7699 or emailanna.ricks@yahoo.com.802n d lrs supply t r a i n i n gThe 802nd Logistics ReadinessSquadron’s Equipment AccountabilityElement conducts three customersupply training classes on the thirdTuesday of each month in the secondfloor conference room of Bldg. 5160.The classes and start times areBlock I General Supply Training at 8a.m., Block II Bench Stock Trainingat 8:45 a.m., and Block III EquipmentCustodian Supplemental/Refresher Training at 9:30 a.m.Global Ministry Center,Bldg. 7452Jummah Prayer,12:45–1:45 p.m.Sunday:Religious Ed., 9–11 a.m.JewishFriday:Airmen Memorial ChapelSabbath Eve Service, 4 p.m.Sunday:Religious Ed., 12:30 p.m.Wicca1st Tuesday of each month:Freedom ChapelRoom 8, San Antonio MilitaryOpen Circle, 6 p.m.Sunday:Arnold Hall, Bldg. 550612:30–2:30 p.m.BuddhistSunday:BMT Reception CenterBldg. 7246, 2nd Floor10 a.m. to noon.EckankarEvery first, third,fifth Saturday:Gateway Chapel12:30–1:30 p.m.Baha'iEvery first, third,fifth Sunday:Gateway Chapel11 a.m. to noonChurch of ChristSunday:BMT Reception Center,Bldg. 7246, 2nd Floor7:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.Christian ScienceSunday:BMT Processing Center,Bldg. 5725, 1st Floor7:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.For more details, contact Freedom Chapel - 671-4208 • Gateway Chapel - 671-2911 • Hope Chapel - 671-2941For more information, call RayHolland or Rain Virgino at 210-925-1140/2514.802n d lrs customer serviceThe 802nd Logistics ReadinessSquadron Customer Serviceis the primary focal point for allsupply-related questions, concerns,complaints, Zero Overpricing Programand Defense Reutilization andMarketing Office transactions.For details, contact customerservice at 210-671-2575/3611/3801,925-1490/1049/1048, or email802lrs.customerservice@lackland.af.mil.dental program seeks patientsDunn Dental Clinic is currentlyscreening patients for dental carelimited to surgical treatment of gumdiseases and defects.All eligible Department of Defensebeneficiary categories will bescreened for potential treatment asteaching cases, including dependentsof active-duty members andretirees.Patients who have been informedby a general dentist that they requireextensive periodontal therapy, suchas advanced gum treatment or gumsurgery, are eligible for evaluation.Routine dental cleanings are notaccepted.To schedule an evaluation appointment,call 210-671-9364 orhave your dentist email the periodonticsdepartment at aegdperio@gmail.com.employee assistance programJoint Base San Antonio-Lacklandoffers an Employee AssistanceProgram (EAP) to Department ofDefense civilian employees andtheir families on a wide variety ofpersonal issues.The EAP seeks to help employeesdefine problems and recommendproblem-solving resources. It is avoluntary and private service thatoffers an off-base location foremployees and their families to seekassistance from a certified counselor.All contacts are confidential andat no cost to employees for up to fivesessions. If additional assistanceis needed, referrals will be madewith consideration of the employee’shealth plan and/or financial needs.A help line and services areavailable 24/7, 365 days a year.To contact a counselor, call 210-213-6454.JBSA-LACKLANDKEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCESAir Force Aid Society 671-3722Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722Airman’s Attic 671-1780Base Post Office 671-1058Bowling Center 671-2271DEERS 800-538-9552Exceptional Family Member Program 671-3722Family Child Care 671-3376Legal Office 671-3362Library 671-3610Medical Appointment Line 916-9900MPF ID Cards 671-6006Outdoor Recreation 925-5532TRICARE Info 800-444-5445Thrift Shop 671-3608Enlisted Spouses’ Club http://www.lacklandesc.orgForce Support Squadron http://www.lacklandfss.comLackland ISDhttp://www.lacklandisd.netOfficers’ Spouses’ Club http://www.lacklandosc.orgJBSA Public website http://www.jbsa.af.milMy Air Force Life http://www.MyAirForceLife.com

PAGE 14 TALESPINNER January 11, 2013What’s HappeningFamily Support EventsJan. 11b m t spouse, parents seminarThe Air Force Basic MilitaryTraining spouse and parents seminarbegins at noon in the BMT ReceptionCenter, Bldg. 7246.The seminar provides informationon the Air Force and its benefitsto family members of graduatingAirmen.For additional information, call800-973-7630 or 210-671-4057.Jan. 14fa m i ly readiness briefingA mandatory family readinessbriefing for personnel who aredeploying is from 10:30-11:30 a.m.at the Airman and Family ReadinessCenter. The briefing is for personnelwho are deploying longer than 30days, or who are going on remoteassignments.For more information on the mandatorybriefing, call 210-671-3722.return, reunion seminarA return and reunion seminar isfrom 2:30-3 p.m. at the Airman andFamily Readiness Center.The seminar is an informalforum for family members whowish to talk about their individualexperiences and the stress caused bydeployment-related separations.For details, call 210-671-3722.Jan. 15amvet representativeAn American Veterans nationalservice officer is available by appointmentonly to help with disabilityclaims from 8 a.m. to noon at theAirman and Family Readiness Center.For details, call 773-354-6131.pre-separation retirees’ classA mandatory counseling classfor retiring personnel is from 9 a.m.to noon at the Airman and FamilyReadiness Center.Participants will be briefed onbenefits, services and completeDepartment of Defense Form 2648, aprerequisite for attending the threedayTransition Assistance Programseminar.For details, call 210-671-3722.disability tap seminarA disability transition assistanceprogram seminar is from 11:30 a.m.Monthly Meetingsenlisted spouses’ clubThe Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of themonth at the Balfour Beatty Community Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m. For moreinformation, visit www.lacklandesc.org.officers’ spouses’ clubThe Lackland Officers’ Spouses’ Club meets monthly. For dates and times,or more information, visit www.lacklandosc.org.military council of catholic w o m e nThe Military Council of Catholic Women meets the first Friday of themonth, 9:30 a.m., at Freedom Chapel. For information, call 210-671-4208.On the web www.lacklandfss.comto noon at the Airman and FamilyReadiness Center.For details, call 210-671-3722.jbsa-lackland e f m p classA class about the ExceptionalFamily Member Program at JointBase San Antonio-Lackland is from1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Airman andFamily Readiness Center. For moreinformation, call 210-671-3722.Jan. 16va claims processA Veterans Administration representativewill discuss the VA claimprocess in a workshop from 10 a.m.to noon at the Airman and FamilyReadiness Center.The class will cover VA benefits,how to fill out VA forms, the Power ofAttorney process, and the VA claimprocessing time frame.For more information, call 210-671-3722.a w a n a clubs meetingAwana Clubs, a Bible-basedchildren and youth ministry offeringgames and challenges, meets from6-8 p.m. at Freedom Chapel.For details, contact FreedomChapel at 210-671-4208.Jan. 17pre-separation classA mandatory counseling class forpersonnel voluntarily separating isfrom 9 a.m. to noon at the Airmanand Family Readiness Center.Attendees will be briefed onbenefits, services and completeDepartment of Defense Form 2648, aprerequisite for attending the threedayTransition Assistance Programseminar.For details, call 210-671-3722.disability tap seminarA disability transition assistanceprogram seminar is from 11:30 a.m.to noon at the Airman and FamilyReadiness Center.For details, call 210-671-3722.b m t spouses, parents seminarThe Air Force Basic MilitaryTraining spouse and parents seminarbegins at 1 p.m. in the BMT ReceptionCenter, Bldg. 7246.The seminar provides informationon the Air Force and its benefitsto family members of graduatingAirmen.For details, call 800-973-7630 or210-671-4057.3 x 4.75 3 x 4.75

PAGE 16 TALESPINNER January 11, 2013aETC from P4people can travel safely to Mexico,”Ortega said, “with ‘safely’being the key word. If you travelto Mexico for whatever reason, officialor non-official, your chain ofcommand has to be informed andinvolved.”Staff Sgt. Shannon Fulmer,JBSA-Lackland’s anti-terrorismoffice noncommissioned officerin charge, said personnel shouldcontact their unit security managersor anti-terrorism representativesto begin the approvalprocess.Once the process has started,Fulmer said the anti-terrorism officewould supply the necessaryinformation.“We have specific briefings forspecific states,” he said. “We alsoprovide information on how tocontact the U.S. embassy, the consultant,local police or local hospitalshould an emergency arise.”For more information aboutofficial and non-official travel toMexico, contact the JBSA-LacklandAnti-Terrorism Office, Bldg.5275, at 210-671-5926.UPCOMiNGalamo bowl ticketsJoint Base San Antonio-Lackland Information,Tickets & Travel Office has AlamoBowl tickets for sale. Only $22 each forseats in the 300 section are available.For additional information, call 210-671-3133 or stop by the Arnold Halloffice.joe hall basketball tournamentThe 37th annual Joe Hall MemorialBasketball Tournament takes place Saturdayand Sunday starting at 8 a.m.Games will be simultaneously playedat the Warhawk and Chaparral FitnessCenters.For additional information, call 210-671-2401/2016.4 x 5“Cowboys Nation, are youfeeling what I'm feeling?If you're feeling our DallasCowboys making a run tothe playoffs then we are allin sync.”– Jose T. Garza IIIJose T. Garza IIITalespinner Sports EditorJoe BelaDirector of Public Affairs,59th Medical Wing6 x 4.375Dwayne ReedFitness and Sports DirectorOscar BalladaresJBSA-Lackland Public Affairs ChiefAlgernon JohnsonSuperintendent 502nd Air Base WingSafetyNFL - WEEK 14 9-68-78-78-7GRIDlocks GUESTChicago at Minnesota, Sun Chicago Chicago Minnesota Chicago MinnesotaSt. Louis at Buffalo St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis Buffalo St. LouisTennessee at Indianapolis, Sun Indianapolis Indianapolis Indianapolis Indianapolis IndianapolisPhiladelphia at Tampa Bay, Sun Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Tampa BayOVERALL: 114-62-1 (.644) OVERALL: 110-66-1 (.621) OVERALL: 104-72-1 (.588) OVERALL: 108-68-1 (.610)