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SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 3News BriefsHiring Heroes Career FairJoint Base San Antonio-Fort SamHouston hosts the bi-annual HiringHeroes Career Fair from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Wednesday at the Sam Houston CommunityCenter Career at 1395 ChaffeeRoad. The career fair offers opportunitiesfor wounded warriors, transitioningservice members, veterans and militaryspouses to network, collect informationand speak to more than 40 Departmentof Defense, federal and privatesector recruiters and employers. Bringresumes. For more information, call221-1213.Oktoberfest at QuadrangleA traditional Oktoberfest celebrationwill be hosted at the Quadranglefrom 6-8 p.m. Sept. 24. A meal ofbratwurst, sauerkraut, German potatosalad, German beer and other goodiesis included. Music supplied by the323rd Army Band “Fort Sam’s Own.”Prices are $20 for E-1 through E-6or GS-2 through GS-6; $25 for E-7through O-4 and GS-7 though GS-13and $30 for O-5 or GS-14 and above.For couples, prices are $35, $45 and$55 under the preceding categories.For reservation, send an email toscfshreservations@gmail.com.Supply Request CutoffThe 502nd Logistics ReadinessSupply fiscal year 2013 requestprocessing cutoff is 11 a.m. Sept.25. After the cutoff, all high priorityrequests will be worked offline. Formore information, call 221-9827.‘Ready and Resilient’Soldier Show 2013The 2013 U.S. Army Soldier Show“Ready and Resilient” is coming backto the Fort Sam Houston Theater togive their final public performances at6:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.This high-energy, 75-minute songand-danceproduction is free and opento Department of Defense military IDcardholders and their guests. Seatingis on a first-come, first-seated basis.Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For moreinformation, call 466-0684 or visithttp://www.ArmyMWR.com/SoldierShow.West Point Admissions BriefingAny enlisted member from anyservice interested in applying forthe U.S. Military Academy in WestSee NEWS BRIEFS, P6Navy students speak out against drug, alcohol abuseBy Petty Officer 1st ClassKeegan MarcantelNavy Medicine TrainingSupport CenterThe Navy commandwith oversight of theinstructors and studentsfrom the Navy’s largestenlisted rating sponsoredan event Aug. 28at Joint Base San Antonio-FortSam Houston tohighlight the pitfalls ofdrug and alcohol abuse.The Navy MedicineTraining Support Center’sCoalition of SailorsAgainst Destructive Decisionshosted an eveningtalent show attended bymore than 300 hospitalcorps students and instructors,said Petty Officer1st Class Don Giuy,talent show coordinatorand an NMTSC medicallaboratory instructor atthe Medical Educationand Training Campus.The 18 studentperformances includedBy Robert ShieldsBAMC Public AffairsSpc. Giovanni S. Cookwas honored for hisbravery during a PurpleHeart ceremony at theWarrior and FamilySupport Center Sept. 6.Col. Kyle D. Campbell,commander of BrookeArmy Medical Center,opened the ceremonyfollowed by Lt. Gen.Robert P. Lennox, principaldeputy director,Cost Assessment andProgram Evaluation,Office of the Secretaryof Defense, who presentedthe medal andcertificate.“I want to say howproud I am to be here.This is my third PurpleHeart presentation andPhoto by Petty Officer 1st Class Keegan MarcantelThe Navy Medicine Training Support Center's Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions helda talent show to heighten awareness of its theme of "Substance Abuse, Drug and Alcohol Preventionand Awareness."dance routines, singing,musical acts and poetry,Giuy said. The talentshow was put on to helpheighten awareness ofit’s an honor for me tobe here today to honorSpc. Cook’s courage andpersonal sacrifice,” Lennoxsaid. “Only one percentof the nation todayserves and we owe youa great deal of thanksfor your service.”Cook was injured July13 when his vehicle wasstruck by an improvisedexplosive device whilehe was conducting amounted patrol in Afghanistan.“I would like to thankall the Soldiers whohave received PurpleHearts in the past andthe fortunate ones thatare able to be here withus today,” Cook said.“Thank you for supportingmy family andobviously the hospital’sthe CSADD August campaigntheme, “SubstanceAbuse, Drug and AlcoholPrevention and Awareness.”support,” Cook added.“And thank you for supportingmy unit, whichis now home safely.”Following the ceremony,Lennox visitedwith wounded warriorsat the Center for theIntrepid, toured theBurn Center and visitedwith inpatients and theirfamilies at San AntonioMilitary Medical Center.The Purple Heart isawarded to membersof the Armed Forces ofthe United States whoare wounded by aninstrument of war inthe hands of the enemyand posthumously tothe next of kin in thename of those who arekilled in action or dieof wounds received inaction.“The talent showprovided entertainmentand an opportunity forSailors to come togetherand display their personalitiesand talents,”Giuy said. “This resultedin an atmosphere wherestudents could discussissues that regularlyimpact Sailors.”The NMTSC CSADDchapter has a reputationfor creativity. Giuysaid this is due in largepart to the founding ofthe student subcommitteecomprised entirely ofSailors from the hospitalcorpsman studentpopulation.These students attendHospital Corpsman“A” and “C” schools atMETC, alongside theirArmy and Air Forcecounterparts.“The student subcommitteebridges thegap between studentsand staff members,”Giuy said. “It allows forbetter communicationand awareness of theissues that the juniorSee NAVY, P8Injured Soldier honored in Purple Heart ceremonyPhoto by Robert ShieldsLt. Gen. Robert P. Lennox, principal deputy director of Cost Assessmentand Program Evaluation, presents the Purple Heart medal toSpc. Giovanni S. Cook during a ceremony at the Warrior and FamilySupport Center Sept. 6. Cook was injured July 13 when his vehiclewas struck by an improvised explosive device while conducting amounted patrol in Afghanistan.

PAGE 4 NEWS LEADER SEPTEMBER 13, 2013Donating blood: First-time donor gives his perspectiveBy Mark SalcedoAkeroyd Blood Donor CenterThere are a lot ofreasons why many peopledon’t donate blood –medical and travel restrictions,deployments andfear of needles or painare among them.Cecil Johnson, a recentfirst-time donor with theArmed Services BloodProgram, hopes by tellinghis story, others will overcometheir fears, roll uptheir sleeves and donate.Johnson, an informationtechnology specialistwith the Network EnterpriseCenter on JointBase San Antonio-FortSam Houston, had similarreservations about donatingblood.A few months back,Johnson received an emailfrom the Akeroyd BloodDonor Center at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. Theblood donor center waslooking for O-negativeblood donors and Johnsonfit the bill. The centerneeded additional blooddonors for several traumapatients who had beentreated at the San AntonioMilitary Medical Center.Johnson doesn’t shyaway from admittingthat he is not a big fanof needles or the sight ofblood, especially his own.However, he knew thathis donation to the ASBPwould help save the livesof others who desperatelyneeded it. He made thecall and scheduled an appointment.“Before I donated, Imade sure I maintaineda healthy diet by eatingiron-rich foods, suchas red meat, fish, poultry,beans, spinach andraisins,” Johnson said. “Iavoided fatty foods suchas hamburgers, fries andice cream. I also madesure I got a good night’ssleep the night before.”On the day of donation,Johnson said he ate ahealthy, low-fat breakfastand drank some extrawater so that he wouldstay hydrated during andafter his donation. Healso said he made sure hewore comfortable clothesthat had sleeves thatcould be raised above theelbow.All of his preparationspaid off. After arriving atthe blood donor center,Johnson answered a fewpre-screening questions,provided his medicalhistory and had hisvital signs and iron levelschecked by a blood collectionsteam member.Then, he took a seat and“readied himself” for hisPhoto by Mark SalcedoSgt. Johnny Carter, medical lab noncommissioned officer from theAkeroyd Blood Donor Center, performs a fingerstick to check CecilJohnson’s iron level. Johnson is an information technology specialistwith the Network Enterprise Center at Joint Base San Antonio-FortSam Houston.first blood donation.“My anxiety was kickingin (at this point), butI was past the point-ofno-returnand knew therewas no turning back,”Johnson said. “After a fewminutes, my name wascalled. I nervously gotup and was escorted bya junior enlisted Soldierto a room containingwhat looked like big bluelounge chairs.“Now, I’ve heard thatblood donor needles werebig, but it wasn’t thatbad,” Johnson continued.“The noncommissionedofficer overseeing thestaff drawing my bloodwas patient and calmlyexplained what I couldexpect, which greatlyreduced my anxiety. I laidback, relaxed and talkedto the staff to keep mymind focused on otherthings.”Before he knew it,Johnson had completedhis first blood donation tothe ASBP.“It was over in lessthan five minutes. TheSoldier removed theneedle, sealed and labeledthe bag containing my donation,placed a bandageon my arm and told meto help myself to somepunch and cookies in therecovery room,” Johnsonsaid. “I was also givena cool T-shirt — sweet!See AKEROYD, P20

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 5ARNORTH from P1Wiggins, thus bestowinghim with the authority ofcommand and formallyrecognizing him as thecommanding general ofArmy North.“I consider ourselves(he and his family) trulyblessed to remain a partof the Army North team,”Wiggins said. “We getto stay in San Antonio,Military City U.S.A., andwe get to keep our greatfriends in the process. Itjust doesn’t get any betterthan that.”As the commandinggeneral of Army North,Wiggins will lead theArmy Service ComponentCommand, andas U.S. Northern Command’sJoint Forces LandComponent Command, inworking with its partnersin conducting homelanddefense operations,theater security cooperationactivities and civilsupport operations.Jacoby expressedconfidence in Wiggins’ability to command theorganization dedicated toprotecting the homeland.“Lt. Gen. Wiggins isuniquely qualified to takethe reins of command,”he said. “The ArmyNorth team is truly ‘thestrength of the nation.’You will take this commandto places it’s neverbeen.”Caldwell also touchedon Wiggins’ distinctivepreparedness for commandof Army North.“He is an exceptionalSoldier, very versed andknowledgeable on ourhomeland mission,”Caldwell said.Wiggins brings atremendous amount ofexperience in assumingcommand of Army North.He served as the deputycommanding general ontwo occasions – mostrecently from January ofthis year to the presentand previously from April2009 to October 2011.“We got to test drivePerry around the parkinglot for a while,” jokedJacoby.Wiggins said he felttruly humbled andprivileged to serve underCaldwell as well as withnumerous others duringhis time in the service.“I want to thank youpersonally, but understandin my heart, andreally in my whole soul,I appreciate everythingthat you’ve done for methroughout my career,”Wiggins said. “I willalways remember thisday.”As he closed outhis first official act ascommanding general,Wiggins made one finalpromise to his Soldiers,the Fort Sam Houstoncommunity and to thenation: “I won’t let youdown.”

PAGE 6 NEWS LEADER SEPTEMBER 13, 2013News BriefsContinued from P3Point, N.Y., can attend an admissionsbriefing from 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 20at the Evans Theater, 1396 GardenAve. To qualify for admission, servicemembers must be recommended bytheir commander, be a U.S. citizen, beunmarried, have no legal obligationsto support dependents and be betweenthe ages of 17 and 22 by July of theyear entering West Point. For moreinformation, call 845-938-5717.Lincoln Military Housing ClosuresThe Lincoln Military Housingsatellite offices at Watkins Terrace andHarris Heights will be closed from 8a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 30. Those residentsneeding assistance can contact themain office at 407 Dickman at 270-7638. For maintenance assistance,call 225-5564. For all other emergencies,call 911.Navy Birthday Ball 5K Run/WalkA 5-kilometer run/walk to supportthe 238th Navy Birthday Ball is Sept.28 at Olmos Basin Park, 500 DevineRoad, with registration at 6 a.m. anda start time of 7:30 a.m. Early entryfee is $30 and $35 the day of theevent. The first 150 registered participantsreceive a T-shirt, sport bag andwater bottle. Proceeds go to buy ticketsfor junior-level Sailors. For information,call 808-1445 or 808-6374. Click onhttp://www.sanantonionavyball.com toregister online.TRAVCO Takes OverTravel Services on FSHBeginning Sept. 30, TRAVCO willassume commercial travel officeservices for Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Carlson WagonlitTravel/SATO will ticket approvedreservations for departures throughSept. 30. All unticketed reservationsfor travel beginning Oct. 1 will betransferred to TRAVCO. TRAVCO cannotmake changes to reservations ticketedby CWT, nor can they initiate refundsfor unused tickets issued by CWT.Therefore, after Sept. 30, travelers whoneed to change reservations ticketedby CWT will first need to contactTRAVCO at 855-804-4943 to makenew reservations, then contact CWT at866-282-0499 to cancel and initiaterefunds on the previously ticketedreservations. For more information, call652-1154.470th Military Intelligence Brigade trainsLouisiana Guard unit at JBSA-Camp BullisBy Gregory Ripps470th Military IntelligenceBrigade Public AffairsSoldiers from the LouisianaNational Guard’s415th Military IntelligenceBattalion recentlycompleted a collectivetraining exercise at theIntelligence and SecurityCommand DetentionTraining Facility onJoint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis.The IDTF, whichmirrors the theaterinternment facility in Afghanistan,is staffed bycivilians and Soldiers ofthe 470th Military IntelligenceBrigade, headquarteredon JBSA-FortSam Houston. The facilityand its staff providea full range of trainingin interrogation operationsby incorporatingrealistic scenarios,up-to-date intelligenceresources and state-ofthe-artequipment.Members of the 415thMI Battalion, like otherSoldiers training at theIDTF, conducted theirannual training in whathas come to be calledthe Active TrainingModel.“Rather than abombardment of mindnumbingslide presentationsthat may offerlittle to no return oninvestment, the ActiveTraining Model providesSoldiers an opportunityto lead and to runoperations in a fastpacedoperational-likeenvironment,” said TroyMartin, IDTF humanintelligence trainingdeveloper.“The goal is for Soldiersto receive a brief,intensive orientationbefore immersion intointerrogation operationsin a simulated, strategiclevelenvironment.”Martin said the IDTFstaff uses the ActiveTraining Model to putSoldiers and their unitsin a collective “do”mode as quickly as possible.“Soldiers will not exhaustprecious trainingopportunities learningabout their jobs,” Martinexplained. “Soldiersdevelop their proficienciesby actually doingtheir jobs under stressful,challenging, realisticconditions.”Linguists playingdetainees and interpretersprovided one keyelement of realism.“The linguists thatserved as interpretersand detainees added alevel of realism that wecould not have replicatedwith U.S. servicemembers,” said Lt. Col.Gary Joseph Whipple,415th MI Battalion commander.“Additionally, havingsubject matter expertsfrom the 470th MI Brigadethere as observer/controllers, as well asthe 201st MI Battalionsending home a few keyindividuals from Afghanistanearly to help trainus, assisted greatly.”Although the 415thMI Battalion does notanticipate overseasdeployment in the nearfuture, it deployed toIraq in 2005 and toAfghanistan in 2011.On the latter occasion,the 415th relievedthe 201st MI Battalion,one of the 470th MI Brigade’ssubordinate units.In 2010, prior to deployment,the 415th conductedpost-mobilizationtraining at the IDTF forvalidation by 5th Army.“This was the firsttime a National Guardunit was validated atthe IDTF,” Whipplesaid. “With a lot of helpfrom the IDTF staff,we pioneered reservecomponent interrogationtraining plans andexecution.“The 415th MI BattalionSoldiers had neverexperienced any kindof collective interrogationtraining like wereceived at the IDTF,”Whipple continued.“The IDTF staff workedwith the battalion indeveloping a ‘crawl,walk, run’ methodologyto the deploymentramp-up. We beganworking with the 201stin theater throughout2010, months before themobilization, to get thelatest updates.”The 415th MI Battalionwas originallydesignated as a linguistbattalion, but providedtactical human intelligenceteams for deploymentsto Bosnia, Uzbekistan,Kosovo, the Sinai,Kuwait, the United ArabEmirates (2001-2004),Iraq (2004-2006) andAfghanistan (2003-2004,2009).The battalion alsosupported operations inGuantanamo Bay, Cuba,as well as in Kuwait andKosovo. In addition, thegovernor of Louisianacalled up the NationalGuard battalion to respondto the DeepwaterHorizon oil spill and tonatural disasters suchas Hurricanes Katrina,Rita, Gustav, Ike andIsaac.Martin noted that ensuringSoldiers who arePhoto courtesy of 415th Military Intelligence BattalionSoldiers from the 415th Military Intelligence Battalion conducta mock interrogation during an exercise at the Intelligence andSecurity Command Detention Training Facility at Joint Base SanAntonio-Camp Bullis.juggling military serviceand civilian careers canattain the highest stateof readiness possibleis a major challenge ofNational Guard components.“Much of the timeduring battle assemblyweekends is spent onmaintenance of weaponsand vehicles, developmentalcounseling andperiodic briefings andclasses. Individual andcollective mission essentialtask training may beabbreviated or inconsistent,”Martin said. “The415th has risen abovethe challenge to get thetraining they need.”Whipple credited thesuccess of the battalion’straining at the IDTF tohis Soldiers’ dedication,the input of veteran interrogatorsand analysts,as well as the IDTFstaff.“The IDTF staff onceagain came throughfor us and worked ona plan with the battalionstaff to create anaustere training environmentwith the architectureand systems inplace that the battalionneeded to accomplishthe goals that were set,”he said.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 7Some businesses off-limits for protection of armed forcesBy Alex SalinasJoint Base San Antonio-RandolphPublic AffairsThere are a handfulof businesses in the localarea that are off-limits toarmed forces members,without exception.According to an AirEducation and TrainingCommand memorandumdated Aug. 31, 2011, all502nd Air Base Wing andJoint Base San Antoniomilitary members areWOMEN OF QUALITYREMEMBERED, HONOREDBexar County SheriffSusan Pamerleaurecounts her journeyto her current positionduring the JointBase San Antonio-Fort Sam HoustonWomen’s Equality Daycelebration Aug. 28at Military and FamilyReadiness. “It’s greatto celebrate a woman’sright to vote, but wehave to take it pastthat step,” Pamerleausaid. “We have to getinvolved and encourageyoung women toget involved as well.”Pamerleau was theguest speaker for theevent. She is a retiredAir Force major generalwith 32 years ofservice and has livedin Bexar County forthe past two decades.Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Christopher DeHartforbidden to enter anyestablishments namedCracker Box Palace,Planet K, Players Club ofSan Antonio and VoodooTattoo Parlor.This also includes alllocations in Bexar, Atascosa,Bandera, Comal,Guadalupe, Kendall, Medinaand Wilson counties.These businesses areareas where suspiciousactivity has been reportedthat is perceived asdamaging to the militarymission.“These establishmentswere placed off-limits bythe San Antonio ArmedForces Disciplinary ControlBoard to help maintainthe health, safety,morals, welfare, moraleand discipline of theArmed Forces personnel,”the memorandumstates.Entering areas deemedas “off-limits” or“blacklisted” mayresult in losing amilitary career, saidMance Clark, JBSA-Randolph antiterrorismofficer.However, thebigger picture is notjust avoiding theblacklisted spots,but reporting suspiciousactivity wheneverand wherever it happens,Clark said.“The purpose is toprovide a safe and secureenvironment for militaryand civilians on ourinstallations,” Clark said.“Antiterrorism is nota one-man job. Reportsuspicious activities if yousee any.“The base populationsare integral to the reportingprocess becausereports may help protectothers from potentialthreats.”Suspicious activitiesinclude but aren’t limitedto underage buying ofalcohol, child labor, drugtrafficking and the presenceof gangs.The key is reportingcriminal activity withouttrying to stop it.“Even if you don’t havea uniform on, never getinvolved,” Clark said.“As calmly as you can,call 911 and provide detailsof the type of activityyou have witnessed andthe location where it occurred.”The Armed Forces DisciplinaryControl Board,which first placed theestablishments off-limitsin 1997, meets quarterlyto ensure safety andsecurity is a top militarypriority.“The bottom line is toalways report suspiciousactivity,” Clark said.Someone who witnessesa suspicious orunusual activity on aJBSA location, such asa stranger lingering in aparking lot, should callthe appropriate nonemergencynumber.At JBSA-FortSam Houston, call221-2244/2222. ForJBSA-Randolph, call 652-5700/5509 and for JBSA-Lackland, 671-3030/2018.For all emergencies,call 911.

PAGE 8 NEWS LEADER SEPTEMBER 13, 2013NAVY from P3enlisted students feel areimportant and central totheir lives. Additionally,it allows the CSADD tocreate events the studentswill appreciate andbe enthusiastic aboutattending.”Performances werejudged by three instructors.Between acts, theCSADD Student Subcommitteemembersdelivered statistics andpositive messages tothe audience. At intermission,three Sailors,serving restriction foralcohol-related incidents,took the stage and describedtheir experiencesand the consequences asa result of their actions.Seaman Jordan Paramorewon first place,Seaman Derrick Ashtook second and SeamanRobert Hall was third.NMTSC commandingofficer Navy Capt.Joel Roos and CommandMaster Chief Petty OfficerShanon Best alsospoke with the studentsfollowing the talentshow.Students described theevening as fun, educationaland a break fromroutine.“The talent show wasa lot of fun,” said SeamanKaylin Jones, anoccupational therapy “C”school student. “It tookmy mind off of trainingand the stressfulthings related to beinga student. The Sailorswere more involved andpassionate about thetraining topic. It wasnice to hear it from thestudents, rather than theinstructors.”Petty Officer 2nd ClassJasmin Davila, also anoccupational therapy “C”school student, said sheenjoyed all the talentand performances, andthe instructor interactionwith the crowd.“It was just the wholeexperience,” Davila said.“People were paying betterattention. It was notdeath by PowerPoint. Itwas better to hear fromthe students because youknow they care and theydon’t have to do it.”NMTSC is a subordinatecommand of NavyMedicine Education andTraining Command, alsobased at Joint Base SanAntonio-Fort Sam Houston.NMETC managesformal Navy Medicineeducation and trainingservices, and is part ofthe Navy Medicine team,a global health carenetwork of Navy medicalprofessionals around theworld.Navy Medicine personneldeploy with Sailorsand Marines worldwide,providing critical missionsupport aboard ships,in the air, under the seaand on the battlefield.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 9Loop 1604 ramp to northbound I-35 closedTexas Department ofTransportation crewshave closed the rampsfrom Loop 1604 ontonorthbound I-35 to allowsafe construction ofsupport structures ona new northbound exitramp from I-35 to ForumParkway.The ramps will remainclosed for about a month.Traffic will insteadexit Pat Booker Roadand follow the frontageroad through the ForumParkway intersection beforeentering northboundI-35. This closure willimpact traffic on Loop1604 in both directions.Timing of the signal atForum Parkway will beadjusted to accommodatethe heavier traffic flowfrom the closure.Local residents andcommuters are advisedto try alternate routes– like FM 2252 throughGarden Ridge or FM 78through Converse – toreach their destinations.The ramps from Loop1604 onto northboundI-35 will be reopenedby early October. Thenorthbound exit toForum Parkway fromI-35, which has beenclosed since late January,should be finished beforethe holiday shoppingseason.The new ForumParkway exit will be abraided-style ramp, withexiting vehicles bridgingover traffic from Loop1604 to northbound I-35.The effort is part of the$24 million expansionof I-35 through Selmaand Schertz, adding anauxiliary lane in eachdirection between Loop1604 and FM 3009.For more information,contact TxDOT PublicInformation at 615-5932.(Source: Texas Departmentof Transportation)Did youknow?One of the best things about ICE is that people can let serviceproviders know when they do a great job, not just for poor service.It takes 5 minutes or less to submit a comment at http://ice.disa.mil.

PAGE 10 NEWS LEADER SEPTEMBER 13, 2013VISIT NEWS LEADER ONLINE: HTTP://WWW.JBSA.AF.MIL ORHTTP://WWW.SAMHOUSTON.ARMY.MIL/PAOSmall business information techcontract at SAMMC saves millionsBy Daniel P. ElkinsMission and InstallationContracting CommandPublic AffairsA triage-like approachto executing a contractfor information technologysupport services atthe San Antonio MilitaryMedical Center is meetingthe customer’s criticalneeds while reducingcosts by almost a third.Just as members of ahospital staff sort patientsfor urgent care, contractingexperts from theMission and InstallationContracting Commandclassified the IT requirementas a small businessset-aside and awardedthe contract through acompetitive process.Hunter Davenport, aMICC contract specialist,said the decision toset aside the contractfor small business camefrom researching acquisitionssimilar to the sizeand scope. Public noticesreleased on the FederalBusiness Opportunitieswebsite seeking sourcesyielded 69 responses.“Thirty-two small businessrespondents weredetermined to be capableof performing the workas a prime contractorbased on past performanceand IT disciplinesprovided,” Davenportsaid.He said the marketresearch contributingmost to the decision wasinformation on existinginformation technologycontract vehicles forsmall businesses that allowthe flexibility to meetthe dynamic needs of aDepartment of Defensemedical environment.“The staff did some excellentmarket researchreviewing the differentcontractors and contractvehicles available,” saidDeanna Ochoa, the MICCsmall business specialistat Joint Base San Antonio-FortSam Houston.“When the customerwas worried aboutseeking only smallbusinesses to do thework, they encouragedthe customer to reviewthe contractors’ qualificationsand broughtthem on board with theproposed strategy.”The contract wasawarded to Actionet Inc.of Vienna, Va., a smalldisadvantaged womanownedbusiness, whichbegan performance inApril. It was awarded forone year and includestwo option years that, ifexercised, would provideIT services throughMarch 2016 at an overallcost of $15.9 million.The contract was competedusing the GeneralService Administration’sSmall Business Alliantgovernment-wide acquisitioncontracts, whichis set aside for smallbusiness. GWACs are taskorder or delivery orderSee MICC, P15

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PAGE 12 SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 13InterserviceRespiratoryTherapy Programstudents Spcs.Jack Howell andLuenna Wardperform an intubationprocedureon a newborninfant during apractical exercisefor the RESP110 Neonataland PediatricRespiratory Carecourse.Photo byLori NewmanMETCInterserviceRespiratoryTherapyPhoto by Robert Shields(Above) Army Sgt. Travis Brassfield, an Interservice Respiratory Therapy Programstudent at San Antonio Military Medical Center, makes sure he gets the properreadings on a piece of training equipment called the Volumetric Diffusive Ventilator.(Right) Pfc Aimee Navarro and Sgt. Jason Schmidlen, provide ventilationmanually through a process called “bagging” while Spc. TaeKim prepares an Adult 840 Ventilator used for respiratory failure.Photo by Robert ShieldsProgramoffers studentscertification,associate’s degreeBy Lori NewmanJBSA-Fort Sam Houston Public Affairs(Editor’s Note: This is the second in a seriesof articles highlighting some of the consolidatedenlisted medical training programs offeredby the Medical Education and TrainingCampus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort SamHouston.)The Medical Education and TrainingCampus Interservice Respiratory TherapyProgram, in consortium with Thomas EdisonState College, offers students the ability tobecome nationally credentialed respiratorytherapists and graduate with an associate’sdegree in applied science in respiratory care.The Army’s respiratory therapy programbegan in 1975 at Brooke Army Medical Centerand moved to the Army Medical DepartmentCenter and School in 1985.In 2011, the program transferred to METCas a result of the 2005 Base Realignment andClosure Commission’s decision to co-locate allenlisted medical training for the Army, AirForce, Navy and Coast Guard.The IRTP is open to Army and Army ReserveSoldiers and Navy hospital corpsmenPhoto by Robert ShieldsSAMMC’s Medical Intensive Care Unit Instructor and Registered Respiratory Therapist Miguel Calvillo, evaluates X-rayswith Interservice Respiratory Therapy Program students.and is accredited by the Commissionon Accreditation for Respiratory Care.“Because of this accreditation, ourstudents can not only get their certificationthey can also become registeredrespiratory therapists,” said HarryRomán, IRTP director.“Everybody wants to come to thiscourse because they can get an associatedegree and take the test andbecome a certified respiratory therapist,”he said.The program is only for in-servicepersonnel and is not open for initialentrytraining.Soldiers must have a minimumof six semester hours of college, toinclude three hours of English CompositionI and three hours of humanities,from a regionally accredited collegeor university, or submit a passingCLEP score in both subjects. Sailorsmust have all 15 semester hours ofacademic pre-requisite courses beforeacceptance into the program.The course is 11 months for Armypersonnel. The first three months,Soldiers take classes in college math,psychology and English Composition IIand receive a general medical orientation.After that, they join their Navycounterparts for four months of didactictraining at METC and four monthsof hands-on clinical training throughBrooke Army Medical Center.Students learn aerosol/humiditytherapy, ventilation therapy, pulmonaryfunction testing, infection control,cardiopulmonary drug administrationand critical patient care performedunder the direction of a physician.During the clinical phase, studentsrotate to different locations within SanAntonio Military Medical Center andthey visit other local medical facilities.The students must perform everythingthey learned in the classroom on actualpatients.“They spend approximately twoweeks working the floors, then do twoweekrotations in the medical intensivecare unit, surgical intensive care,the burn unit and the pediatric ICU,”Román said.“Sometimes it’s easier for the studentsto do things in the classroom,because they don’t have a real patientwith feelings, family members, doctorsand nurses and the instructors,” saidLuis Medina, Phase II clinical supervisor.“The instructors really don’t touchthe patients, the students do.”“It’s a tough course, but by the timethe students finish the clinical phasethey are ready,” Medina said. “I havea lot of pride in the program.”Spc. Asofaafetai Tukia, an ArmyReservist from American Samoa, saidhe chose the program because theydon’t have respiratory therapists in thehospital at home.“This will be a new addition to thePhoto by Robert ShieldsElliot D. Buffington, a patient in SAMMC’s Surgical Intensive Care Unit, receives trach care from SICUstudent, Army Sgt. Richard McCollough as SICU Instructor and Registered Respiratory Therapist, RaulQuestell oversees the cleaning.hospital and I’m serving my country,”he said.Petty Officer 2nd Class ChristianLoving has been interested in respiratorytherapy since he came into theNavy.“I love this field,” Loving said.“From the moment I got here untiltoday, I feel like I’ve learned a wholelot more than what I came in with. Itjust makes me want to do even biggerand better things after I leave. It’s agreat program.”The program culminates with Soldiersand Sailors taking the NationalCertified Respiratory Therapy exam.Román tracks the success of theprogram through student, supervisorand instructor surveys.“We are always looking at the curriculumand try to make changes toimprove it,” he said. “It’s an ongoingprocess.”Since the program moved to METC,the success rate for the nationalcertification exam continues to rise.In 2011, 91 percent passed the CRTexam, this year they are tracking at a100 percent pass rate.“Our goal is to make sure everybodygraduates from this course,” Medinasaid. “A lot of these students go onto physician assistant school, nursingschool or even medical school.”For more information about thisprogram, visit http://www.metc.mil/academics/irtp/.Photo by Lori NewmanInterservice Respiratory Therapy Program students Navy PettyOfficer 1st Class Eugene Nixdorf, Navy Hospitalman ShawneeVan Damme and Army Spc. Brandon Rhodes apply a nasal continuouspositive airway pressure device on an infant patient simulatorduring a practical exercise for the RESP 110 Neonatal andPediatric Respiratory Care course.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 15MICC from P10contracts for informationtechnology established byone agency for government-wideuse.A large business heldthe previous contract forsimilar services sinceOctober 2004, with acost to the governmentfor $7.6 million last yearalone. The small businesscontract award alsosignificantly beat an independentgovernment costestimate of $27 millionfor three years.“In our current fiscalenvironment it is importantto meet SAMMC’sexpectations for awardinga contract that enablesa seamless transition ofservices. The end userstressed a desire not tosacrifice service to promotesavings,” Davenportsaid.“The savings werea result of competitivepricing along withexperienced contractorsmaximizing resourcesand skills to provide thegovernment with the bestvalue for our money.”The contract set-asidefor small business alsoallows the command tomove closer to meetingits small business goals,established by higherheadquarters.The fiscal 2013 MICCgoal for total smallbusiness eligible dollarsawarded is 45.8 percent.The command hasachieved 42.8 percent ofthat goal heading into thefinal seven weeks of thefiscal year.SAMMC is the largestinpatient medical facilityin the Department of Defense.The hospital staffprovides inpatient care ina 2.1 million-square-foot,425-bed medical treatmentfacility. The stateof-the-artcenter is acertified Level 1 traumacenter that receives morethan 5,700 emergencyroom visits each month.The IT support also iscritical in the hospital’ssustainment of 89 accreditededucational programsto include graduatemedical education,nursing and emergencymedical technician basiccertification along withadditional programs inadministration and alliedhealth specialties.“This is a true smallbusiness success story,not only proving thata small business canprovide the same qualityservices that a largebusiness can, but alsocan do it at a substantialsavings,” Ochoa said.The MICC is responsiblefor providing contractingsupport for thewarfighter at Army commands,installations andactivities located throughoutthe continental UnitedStates and Puerto Rico.VISIT NEWS LEADER ONLINE: HTTP://WWW.JBSA.AF.MIL ORHTTP://WWW.SAMHOUSTON.ARMY.MIL/PAO

PAGE 16 NEWS LEADER SEPTEMBER 13, 2013Army leads Boerne’s 108th Kendall County Parade(Right) Color guardmembers (from left) Pvt.Shadee Ferguson, Spc.Heather Ellwein, StaffSgt. Douglas Smith, Pfc.Angel Marquez and Pvt.Chris Manuel Rodriguezcarry the U.S. flag andthe Army flag to leadthe parade down MainStreet Aug. 31 in Boerne,celebrating the 108thAnnual Kendall CountyFair and Rodeo. Followingclose behind is the 323rdArmy Band “Fort Sam’sOwn,” led by drum majorStaff Sgt. Luke Jefferson.The county fair,held from Aug.30 to Sept. 2,included a rodeo,live entertainment,a parade, carnival,food and drinks.This annual eventshowcases agricultureproductsand livestock fromKendall County andthe surroundingHill Country area.Photos by Esther Garcia(Left) Brig. Gen. John Poppe, deputy chief of staff of theU.S. Army Medical Command, and his wife, Julie, waveto the crowd from inside a World War I ambulance as itis towed down Main Street in Boerne. The parade is partof the 108th Annual Kendall County Fair and Rodeo.

PAGE 18 NEWS LEADER SEPTEMBER 13, 2013JBSA’s social media sites provide forums for organizations, individualsBy Robert GoetzJoint Base San Antonio-RandolphPublic AffairsDepartment of Defenseinstallations have increasinglyturned to socialmedia websites such asFacebook and Twitter tocommunicate information,but these sites alsobenefit organizations andindividuals who share abond with the military.Joint Base San Antonio’ssocial media sitesprovide “an open forumand encourage followersto share their JBSA photosand experiences,” saidLaura McAndrews, JBSA-Randolph community andmedia relations chief.“If your organizationhas information you’dlike shared on our pages,FACEBOOKhttp://www.facebook.com/JointBaseSanAntoniohttp://www.facebook.com/JBSAFortSamHoustonhttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Lackland-JBSA/114646985221400http://www.facebook.com/JBSARandolphTWITTERhttp://www.twitter.com/JBSA_Officialhttp://www.twitter.com/JBSAFSHhttp://www.twitter.com/JBSALacklandhttp://www.twitter.com/JBSARandolphYOUTUBEhttp://www.youtube.com/user/JointBaseSanAntonioplease send it to publicaffairs and we’ll work tofind the best way to packageit up and get it out,”she said.McAndrews also saidorganizations that wishto have their own page tocommunicate with membersshould “do so as aclosed group or privatepage.”Although general AirForce guidance is forpublic affairs shops onlyat wing level and aboveto maintain social mediapages since they are responsiblefor the releaseof information, Airmenare also welcome to sharetheir own accounts andare encouraged to tag theofficial pages, McAndrewssaid.However, the fourthedition of the Air ForceSocial Media Guide, apublication of the AirForce Public Affairs Agency,reminds Airmen allregulations that normallyapply to them also governthem when they’re usingsocial media platforms.McAndrews, who saidthe focus of the installation’ssocial media pagesis to tell the JBSA story inan engaging and professionalmanner, saidposters should maintainpropriety in tellingtheir stories or relayinginformation.“We do not allowgraphic, obscene, explicitor racial comments, nordo we allow commentsthat are abusive, hatefulor intended to defameanyone or any organization,”she said. “We donot allow comments thatsuggest or encourage illegalactivity.”McAndrews said postingson JBSA social mediasites “should be officialand releasable information.“The pages are monitoredby public affairs,so if someone postedinappropriate content,it would be removed,”she said. “If necessary,we could also blockthe individual.”Whether service membersare on or off duty,their words and actionsrepresent the military.Simply put, as amember of the military,you are held to a higherstandard than your peers,according to the mediaguide, McAndrews explained.“This applies to photosinvolving alcohol orrisky behaviors, sharingquestionable or inappropriatematerial, andspeaking disrespectfulwords in violation of theUniform Code of MilitaryJustice.”she said.JBSA’s social mediapages “are just anothermeans of getting outinformation,” McAndrewssaid.“We share news stories,events, celebratoryinformation, crisis communicationand more,”she said.These sites continue togrow, McAndrews added.“Between our multiplesocial media platforms,we have more than17,700 followers and ourmessages reach up to onemillion monthly and wecontinue to grow everyday,” she said. “If you liketo get your informationvia Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/JointBaseSanAntonio)or Twitter(http://www.twitter.com/JBSA_Official), feel free tocheck us out.”

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 NEWS LEADER PAGE 19THEGATELadies Night OutFriday, 6-9 p.m., JBSA-RandolphParr Club. Cost is $15/membersand $20/non-members. Drinkspecials, taco bar, music, shoppingand drawings will be available. Call652-4864 or 658-7445.Racquetball Court ResurfacingJimmy Brought Fitness Centerracquetball court resurfacing beginsMonday. Both courts are closed simultaneouslythroughout the project.Estimated date for reopening is Oct.7. Call 221-1234.General Resume WritingMonday, 9 a.m.-noon, Militaryand Family Readiness, Building2797. Call 221-0516/0427/9216.Credit and Debt ManagementTuesday, 9-11 a.m., Military andFamily Readiness, Building 2797.Call 221-2380 or 221-2418.Pre-Deployment TrainingTuesday, 10-11 a.m. or 1-2p.m., Military and Family Readiness,Building 2797. Call 221-0946/2418.Identity TheftTuesday, 2-4 p.m., Military andFamily Readiness, Building 2797.Call 221-2380 or 221-2418.Family Readiness GroupLeadership AcademyWednesday and Thursday, 8:30a.m.-4 p.m., Military and FamilyReadiness, Building 2797. Call221-0946 or 221-2418.Employment Search OrientationWednesday, 1-2 p.m., Militaryand Family Readiness, Building2797. Call 221-0516/0427/9216Army Family AdvocacyProgram Unit TrainingWednesday, 2-4 p.m., Militaryand Family Readiness, Building2797. Call 221-0349 or221-2705.Living by faith, “Dating 2.0”Wednesday, Sept. 25 and Oct.1, 5-8:30 p.m., Dodd Field Chapel.Call 221-0349 or 221-2705.Army Family AdvocacyProgram Unit TrainingThursday, 8-11 a.m., Military andFamily Readiness, Building 2797.Call 221-0349 or 221-2705.Safety Car Seat ClinicThursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.,JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Fire Station,Building 3830. Call 221-0349 or221-2705.Web-Based First TermerFinancial ReadinessThursday, noon-4 p.m., Militaryand Family Readiness, Building2797. Call 221-2380 or 221-2418.Employment AssistanceProgram Job FairOct. 3, 2-6 p.m., Military andFamily Readiness, Building 2797.Call 221-0516/0427/9216.Harlequin Dinner TheatreThe Harlequin Dinner Theatrepresents “Bad Seed” Thursdaythrough Nov. 2. This is the storyof a mother’s realization that heryoung daughter has committed amurder. For more information, call222-9694.JBSA Force Support SurveyAs part of Joint Base SanAntonio, Fort Sam Houston wantsyour feedback on how to betterserve you, the customer, on thebest types of media we can useto get the word out about JBSAForce Support/MWR programsand events. Your feedback is veryimportant. Take five minutes to fillout this survey at http://jbsamediasurvey.questionpro.com.Computer LabThe computer lab is available8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday atMilitary and Family Readiness,Building 2797. Call 221-2705 or221-2418.How We RollMonday through Friday, 9-11a.m., Fitness Center on the MedicalEducation and Training Campus,the “How We Roll” programprovides parents and strollersuse of the indoor track. Mondaysfrom 9-10 a.m., a fitness traineris available for assistance andinstruction. Call 808-5709.Fitness on Request KioskThe Fitness Center on theMETC hosts an innovative groupfitness system including freevirtual classes ranging from 20-60minutes. Call 808-5709.SKIESUnlimited ClassesSKIESUnlimited classes forchildren ages 18 months to 18years include Tae Kwon Do, privatepiano lessons, creative dance andballet/tap. Call 221-3381 for datesand times.Equipment RentalsThe Outdoor Equipment Centerhas all the items needed for abackyard party, unit organizationalday, or weekend getaway. Rentalitems include canoes, boats, campers,camping equipment, outdoorgames, barbecue pits and more.Call 221-5225.World Climb Tower ChallengeSign up at the Jimmy BroughtFitness Center for the World ClimbTower Challenge. Call 221-1234.Catfish Pond OpenSaturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-2p.m. through the end of September,JBSA-Camp Bullis, cost is $3 perpound. Call 295-7577.Sweetheart Dealsat the Bowling CenterThe JBSA-Fort Sam HoustonBowling Center offers $1 games perperson and $1 shoe rentals everySunday, Tuesday, Wednesday andThursday. Knock down a red pinon a Wednesday or Friday between11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and win a freegame. Call 221-4740.JBSA-Fort Sam HoustonTicket OfficeThe ticket office is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and offersdiscount tickets for local events andtheme parks. Call 808-1378.Sportsman RangeThe JBSA-Camp Bullis range isopen 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdayand Sunday. DOD card holders mayshoot their personal pistols, riflesand shotguns. Firearms must beregistered at JBSA-Camp Bullis.The range may close unexpectedlybecause of weather or troop use.Range users should call beforecoming out for target practice. Call295-7577.Air Force Ball tickets on saleThe 2013 San Antonio Air Force Ball takes place Sept. 20 at theGrand Hyatt, 600 E. Market St. in San Antonio. The social startsat 6 p.m. and the main event starts at 7 p.m. Military attire ismess dress or semi-formal and civilian attire is formal/black tie.Retired Maj. Gen. Alfred K. Flowers, the longest-serving Airmanin Air Force history and the longest-serving African Americanin the history of the Department of Defense, will be the guestspeaker. For tickets call JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, 466-2583,808-2659 or 916-5014; JBSA-Lackland, 671-6706, 977-5839, 969-5416 or 671-3560; JBSA-Randolph, 565-9521;565-4861 or 652-3365.Theater Arts ProgramChildren, ages 4 and up, cantake the stage after a long day atschool in the Theater Arts Programat School Age Services, Building1705. The cost is $80 for a monthof biweekly classes. Classes are4-5 p.m. for ages 4-6; 5-6 p.m.for ages 7-10; and 6-7 p.m. forages 11 and up. Call 221-3381.Home Child CareProviders NeededFamily Child Care on JBSA-FortSam Houston is looking for familymembers interested in providinglicensed child care in their homes.Providers can earn additionalincome at home, full or part time.Call 221-3828.School Liaison OfficeThe JBSA-Fort Sam HoustonSchool Liaison Office can assistpatrons in registration, provideinformation about the localschool system and community,educate parents on school policies,procedures, programs andschedules and home schooling.Visit http://www.fortsammwr.com/youth/slo.html or call 221-2214 or221-2256.Story Time at the LibraryPreschool children are invitedto the weekly story time at 10 a.m.Thursdays, at the Keith A. CampbellMemorial Library, Building 1222 onHarney Path. Call 221-4702.Thrift Shop OpenThe JBSA-Fort Sam Houston ThriftShop at 3100 Zinn Road, run bythe Spouses’ Club of the Fort SamHouston Area is open 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Wednesday, Thursday and the thirdSaturday of each month. Consigneditems are taken from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. Donations are taken anytimeduring regular business hours. Call221-5794/4537 or click on http://www.scfsh.com.Pet Consult Services AvailableThe JBSA-Lackland VeterinaryTreatment Facility provides animalbehavior consult services for familypets. The VTF’s military animalbehavior resident can assist petowners with understanding their pet’sbehavior, and preventing, managing,or resolving pet behavioral problems.Common problems may includeaggression, fear, anxiety, hyperactivity,inappropriate elimination and tailchasing. Call 671-3631 or 671-2245.FSHISD Weekly CampusActivitiesMonday-Sept. 20Fort Sam HoustonElementary SchoolTuesdayConstitution Day: 8 a.m. atthe flagpole. Wear red, white andblue.WednesdayPatriot Day: Wear red, whiteand blue.ThursdayFall school pictures.Sept. 20Fort Sam Houston IndependentSchool District school boardmeeting, 11 a.m., ProfessionalDevelopment Center.Robert G. Cole Middle andHigh SchoolMondayCole High School open house,6:30 p.m. in Cole GymMiddle school volleyball vs.Jourdanton, 5 p.m. for 7th grade,6 p.m. for 8th grade.TuesdayHigh school volleyball vs.Marion, 5 p.m. varsity, 6 p.m.junior varsity and 7 p.m. for 9thgrade.ThursdayMiddle school football vs.Yorktown, 5 p.m. for 7th grade,6:30 p.m. for 8th grade.Junior varsity football vs.Yorktown, 8 p.m.Sept. 20FSHISD school board meeting,11 a.m., Professional DevelopmentCenter.Cole grades 6-11 schoolpictures.Varsity football at Yorktown,7:30 p.m.Cole H.S. volleyball vs. Brooks,4:30 p.m. junior varsity, 5:30 p.m.varsity.Sept. 21UTSA Romo Classic at NationalShooting Complex, 5931 RoftRoad, time TBA.

PAGE 20 NEWS LEADER SEPTEMBER 13, 2013Warrant OfficerAssociation MeetingThe September meeting of theLone Star Silver Chapter of the U.S.Army Warrant Officer Association isat 5:30 p.m. Monday at the LonghornCafe, 1003 Rittiman Road, atthe corner of Rittiman and HarryWurzbach. All active duty, retired,Reserve, National Guard warrantofficers and family members ofcurrent or retired warrant officersare invited. For more information,call 475-2565AMEDDC&S and 32nd MedicalBrigade ReunionThe 2013 “Old School” ArmyMedical Department Center andSchool and 32nd Medical Brigadereunion is Nov. 9. There will be avariety of sporting events in themorning followed by a receptionwith dinner and dancing beginningat 5:30 p.m. at the San AntonioAirport Hilton. Email 32ndmedbde@gmail.com to register or for moreinformation visit the Facebook pageat “2013 Center Brigade Reunion.”Women’s Survivor GroupA women’s survivor grouphas been created for women whohave experienced sexual trauma.The goal is to increase survivors’understanding to their responseto victimization and the impacton their lives. The group offersa safe, open atmosphere fordiscussion and support to facilitateunderstanding of sexual victimizationand the healing process. Thegroup meets from 6:30-8 p.m.Mondays at the Rape Crisis Centergroup room at 7500 U.S. Highway90 West, Building 2, Suite 201. Call521-7273 for more information.Teen Survivors GroupA teen survivors’ group hasbeen created for teens who havebeen victims of sexual trauma. Thegroup’s goal is to help teens learnand talk about sexual abuse in asafe environment and help survivorsconnect to others who havebeen in similar situations. Femalesfrom 13 to 17 years of age whoare currently attending individualpsychotherapy are encouraged toattend. A therapist’s recommendationis required. The group meetsfrom 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at theRape Crisis Center group room at7500 U.S. Highway 90 West, Building2, Suite 201. Call 521-7273 formore information.SeaWorld OffersWaves of HonorSeaWorld Parks & Entertainmentis honoring the men and women ofthe U.S. armed services through itsWaves of Honor military saluteprogram. Any active duty military,activated or drilling reservists, orNational Guardsman representingany of the five service branchesis entitled to one complimentaryadmission and as many as threedirect dependents to SeaWorld®and Busch Gardens® Parks, andSesame Place® for members ofU.S. armed forces through 2013.The service member must register,either online at http://www.wavesofhonor.comor in the entrance plazaof a participating park and show avalid active military identification.All dependents 10 and older mustpresent a valid military dependentidentification for entry into the park.Dependents may take advantageof the offer without their servicemember, though an adult mustaccompany minor dependents.There is also an offer for veteransto receive a half-price admission inthe website. That offer is availableexclusively online or at participatingmilitary bases and not available atthe front gate.Van Autreve SergeantsMajor AssociationThe SMA Leon L. Van AutreveSergeants Major Association meetsat 5 p.m. on the third Thursday ofeach month at the Longhorn Café,1003 Rittiman Road. All activeduty, Reserve, National Guard andretired sergeants major are invitedand encouraged to attend. Call539-1178.Foster a PuppyThe Department of Defense dogbreeding program needs familiesto foster puppies for three months.Potential foster families need timeand patience to raise a puppy age12 weeks to six months, a stimulatingand safe home environmentand a desire to help raise a militaryworking dog. Call 671-3686.Chapel Worship SchedulePROTESTANT SERVICESSundaysMain Post (Gift) ChapelBuilding 2200, 1605 Wilson Way8 and 11 a.m. - TraditionalDodd Field ChapelBuilding 1721, 3600 Dodd Blvd.8:30 a.m. - Samoan10:30 a.m. - GospelArmy Medical DepartmentRegimental ChapelBuilding 1398, 3545 Garden Ave.9:20 a.m. - 32nd Medical BrigadeCollective Service11:01 - Contemporary “Crossroads”Brooke Army MedicalCenter ChapelBuilding 3600,3851 Roger Brooke Rd.10 a.m. - TraditionalCATHOLIC SERVICESDaily MassBrooke Army Medical Center ChapelBuilding 3600,3551 Roger Brooke Rd.11:05 a.m., Monday through FridayMain Post (Gift) ChapelBuilding 2200, 2301 Wilson Way11:30 a.m., Monday through FridaySaturdayMain Post (Gift) Chapel4:45 p.m. – Reconciliation5:30 p.m. - Evening MassSunday8 a.m. - Morning Mass, AMEDD8:30 a.m. - Morning Mass, BAMC9:30 a.m. - Morning Mass, MPC11:30 a.m. - Morning Mass, BAMC12:30 p.m. - Morning Mass, DFCJEWISH SERVICES8 p.m. - Jewish Worship,Friday, MPC8:30 p.m. - Oneg Shabbat,Friday, MPCISLAMIC SERVICE1:30 p.m. – Jummah, Friday,AMEDDLATTER DAY SAINTS SERVICES1 p.m. - LDS Worship, Sunday,AMEDDBUDDHIST SERVICES1 p.m. – Buddhist Services,Sunday, AMEDDFor worship opportunities of faith groups not listed here,please visit the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Chaplain’s website athttp://www.samhouston.army.mil/chaplain.AKEROYD from P4After 15 minutes in therecovery room, I headedout feeling great aboutwhat I had just done.”After his donation,Johnson said he drankfour eight-ounce glassesof water, avoided alcoholfor the next 24 hours anddidn’t do any heavy liftingor vigorous exercise.Although side effectsare rare, Johnson wasadvised that if he felt dizzinessor lightheadednessafter his donation, heshould stop what he wasdoing and lie down untilhe felt better.“Donating bloodthrough the ASBP givesme a great feeling thatI’m helping military servicemembers and theirfamilies,” said Johnson,who still says he isn’t abig fan of needles. “Thatfact alone diminishes myfear. I hope my story willconvince others, like me,to overcome their fear,and to donate a little bitof themselves for a goodcause.”The Network EnterpriseCenter will behosting an ASBP blooddrive from 9 a.m. to noonSept. 25. The AkeroydBlood Donor Center’smobile blood unit will becollecting blood donationsoutside Building 2265,2406 Gun Shed Road.“Our intent is to getas much participationas possible from all ofthe occupants in building2265 and other unitswithin the immediatearea,” Johnson said ofthe upcoming blood drive.“The ASBP needs donorsand by giving a little ofourselves, our donationswill give sick or injuredtroops and their familiesa second chance at life.O-negative donors areespecially needed becausetheir blood may betransfused to a personof any blood type in anemergency.”For more informationor questions about donating,call the ASBP blooddonor recruiter directly at295-4655 or 295-4989.Walk-in donors arealways welcome. Thecenter is open Mondaythrough Friday from 7:30a.m. to noon and thecenter is located at 1240Harney Road, behindBudge Dental Clinic onJBSA-Fort Sam Houston.To find out moreabout helping the ArmedServices Blood Programor to schedule an appointmentto donate,visit http://www.militaryblood.dod.mil.For moreinformation, visit http://www.facebook.com/militaryblood, http://www.flickr.com/militarybloodor http://www.twitter.com/militaryblood.fortfreebiesforsaleFOR SALE: 1994 OldsmobileCutlass Supreme convertible,needs work to be roadworthy$1,200 OBO; classic 1972Pontiac Grand Prix, no engine,but has automatic transmission,primer body color, $1,500;classic 1966 Pontiac GTO, needwork on automatic transmission,nice body in primer with norust, $7,000 OBO; classic 1968Pontiac GTO, rolling chassis, noengine, no transmission, needsfull restoration $3,000 OBO. Call488-0826.FOR SALE: Painting in 20.5-by-24.5-inch frame, from Kirtland’sof a soldier kneeling to pray asa guardian angel watches overhim. $75. Call 445-2118.SanAntonioTexasKabulAfghanistanWeekly Weather WatchSept 13 Sept 14 Sept 15 Sept 16 Sept 17 Sept 1896° 97° 91° 87° 90° 88°Partly Cloudy87°Partly Cloudy87° 83° 83° 86° 89°Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny(Source: The Weather Channel at www.weather.com)WATER CONSERVATION TIPS1. Install covers on pools and spas and check forleaks.2. Use the garbage disposal sparingly. Compostinstead and save gallons of water every time.3. Plant during the spring or fall when thewatering requirements are lower.4. Keep a pitcher of water in therefrigerator instead of running the tapfor cold drinks, so that every drop goes in you,not down the drain.5. Check your water meter and bill to track your water usage.(Source: 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron)Scattered T-Storms Scattered T-Storms Scattered T-Storms Scattered T-Storms