Special Tactics Airmen honor fallen comrades with ruck march

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A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING
J O I N T B A S E S A N A N T O N I O - L A C K L A N D , T E X A S • Vo l . 7 2 N o . 4 0 • O C T O B E R 9 , 2 0 1 5
Special Tactics Airmen
honor fallen comrades
with ruck march
Photo by Senior Airman Keith James
U.S. Air Force Airmen applaud Special Tactics Airman as they ruck on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Oct.4. The march covers over 812 miles before ending at Hurlburt Field, Fla.,
in memory of fallen comrades since Sept. 11, 2001. Each Airman carries a 50 pound ruck to bring awareness to the service and sacrifice of Special Tactics members. See story page 10.
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PAGE 2 TALESPINNER OCTOBER 9, 2015
ALS: Rediscovering the profession of arms
Joint Base San Antonio-
Lackland
Editorial Staff
By Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin forced distribution and the operations Brig. gen. BoB LaBrutta
36th Wing Public Affairs, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam tempo, it’s hard to focus at times. It’s 502nd Air BAse Wing/JBsA
even harder to stay positive and for some, CommAnder
When thinking about Airman see how our daily efforts fuel the fight.
Leadership School, what thoughts The 36th Wing’s mission is to pro- todd g. White
502nd ABW/JBsA
come to mind? vide the president sovereign options to PuBliC AffAirs direCtor
Many Airmen may think of profes- decisively employ airpower across the
sional military education as boring, entire spectrum of engagement. It may oscar BaLLadares
a box to check or a waste of time. be difficult to discern every individual’s JBsA-lACklAnd
For me, ALS was none of these things. contribution to this daunting task. PuBliC AffAirs Chief
ALS is a five-week course that prepares As reflected in the various occupa-
senior airmen, new staff sergeants and tional badges in our classroom, we senior airman Lynsie nichoLs
sister service rank equivalents for official all participate in the same fight. senior airman KrystaL Jeffers
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supervisory and rating duties. Attending Without force support squadron Air-
this leadership school in residence is a men, for instance, the dining facility and
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requirement for all Airmen either upon gym wouldn’t open. There would be no sPorts/stAff Writer
successfully testing for promotion or upon one to provide vital combat and com-
reaching 48 months time in service. munity support by delivering superior dorothy Lonas
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quired to positively contribute to their men’s stories with the rest of the Each and every person plays a vi- the U.S. government, the Department
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OCTOBER 9, 2015 TALESPINNER PAGE 3
President praises retiring Dempsey,
News in Brief
walk-in mammograms available at incoming Joint Chiefs Chairman Dunford
wilford hall, jbsa-randolph clinics
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
To show their support and raise awareness, the
mammography departments at the Wilford Hall By Lisa Ferdinando
Ambulatory Surgical Center and JBSA-Randolph Department of Defense News, Defense Media Activity
have set aside walk-in days for patients to re-
ceive an annual screening mammogram.
The walk-in time at the Wilford Hall Mam- In an armed forces full-honors retirement ceremony,
mography Department is Oct. 23, from 8 a.m. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey closed out 41 years of ser-
to 3 p.m. The JBSA-Randolph Clinic will be vice and Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. succeed-
open for walk-ins every Friday from 7:30 a.m. ed him as the highest ranking U.S. military officer Sept. 25.
to 3:30 p.m. throughout October. On these days, Dempsey swore in Dunford as chairman of the Joint
patients may be seen without a doctor’s referral. Chiefs of Staff, the highest-ranking U.S. military officer, at
In order for patients to walk-in on a self- Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va.
referral basis for their annual mammogram, President Barack Obama and Defense Secretary Ash
they must have: Carter were among the dignitaries who attended today’s
- No breast symptoms, for example, pain, a retirement and change of responsibility ceremony.
lump, etc. “We all owe this great country our very best and our
- A designated primary care manager. fellow citizens our very best,” Dempsey said. “It was hum-
- Prior mammograms within the San Antonio bling to accept this job four years ago and it’s humbling to
Military Health System. If prior mammograms relinquish it today.”
were performed at an outside facility, women Dunford said he was humbled for the opportunity to
are asked to bring a copy of their mammograms represent the men and women in uniform.
(CD or films) with them to their exam. “They are a true national treasure. My focus in the com-
The American College of Radiology recom- ing days will be to provide them with the leadership and
mends that women begin annual screening the support that they deserve,” he said.
mammograms at age 40. Women with first- Obama praised Dempsey for his vision for the military,
degree relatives, who have a history of breast his moral fiber and deep commitment to American strength
Photo by Spc. Cody W. Torkelson
cancer or a positive BRCA-gene mutation; or a and values. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs
history of radiation to the chest, may benefit Dempsey served during a time of many challenges, the of Staff, and his wife, Deanie, place a wreath at the Tomb
from earlier screenings and should consult their president said, and managed each one with “integrity and of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in
primary care manager. foresight and care.” America has reassured its global al- Arlington, Va., prior to his retirement ceremony at Joint Base
The 59th MDW Mammography Department lies, ended the combat mission in Afghanistan, and forged Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Sept. 25.
always accepts patients on a self-referral ba- new partnerships to fight terrorism, the president noted.
sis for their screening mammograms, with the “We built a coalition that is combating ISIL in Iraq and “Our nation and its armed forced remain the world’s
same conditions listed above. To make an ap- Syria and have we bolstered our cyber defenses. We helped foremost symbols of strength, of hope, and of freedom,”
pointment, call 925-XRAY (9729). halt the spread of Ebola in West Africa,” Obama said. “None Dempsey said. “The generation that is now blessed to serve
of this would have been possible without Marty’s guidance will do its duty and will ensure that our nation remains
air force announces ots and leadership.” strong.”
rated selection board results Obama described Dempsey as “one of the finest men that Dunford commended Dempsey for his service to the na-
A total of 189 men and women from across I know.” He picked Dempsey to be chairman of the Joint tion.
America were selected for an officer’s commis- Chiefs of Staff and previously chief of staff of the Army, he “We’re all indebted to Gen. Marty Dempsey for his ex-
sion, officials announced Sept. 28. said, because the general had the “steady hand” needed in traordinary leadership, commitment and service, and on a
Air Force Recruiting Service officials con- the moment of transition. personal note, for many years he has been a great friend,
sidered 272 applications as part of the Officer Defense Secretary Ash Carter said that before Dempsey mentor and role model,” Dunford said.
Training School rated selection board 15OT03. became chairman, he was already a proven military leader Dempsey forever honors the 132 soldiers who lost their
With the board’s selection rate of 69.49 percent, who led the 1st Armored Division during “difficult days,” lives under his command in Iraq, Obama said, explaining
189 applicants were selected to serve as Air returned to reconstitute the Iraqi army and had been chief how Dempsey has a box that contains each soldier’s picture
Force officers. Forty-five of the 189 selectees of staff of the Army. and story.
were enlisted members and they’ve earned the “Every decision the military leader makes, large or “And on top of the box are three words: make it mat-
chance to attend OTS and trade their stripes for small, touches the lives of our troops. It touches the lives ter,” Obama said.
gold bars as second lieutenants. of countless families, it changes the nature of the world “Every morning, Marty places three of the cards in his
As part of the selection process, board and the destiny of the country,” Carter said. pocket so that every moment as chairman, every meeting,
members review both objective and subjective “For the men and women who operate during a time of every trip, every decision, every troop review, every mo-
factors. rapid change and uncertainty, this is the constant weight ment of every day, some of those fallen heroes are with
Objectively, the board considers each appli- and responsibility of leadership,” Carter said. him,” the president said.
cant’s academic discipline, grade point average Dempsey said it has been his privilege to serve the na- Dempsey, in closing his speech said, “To all who will
tion. The men and women who serve the nation are “most continue to serve after, I ask only this in parting: make it
See NEWS IN BRIEF Page 9 precious treasure,” he said. matter.”
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JBSA, community partners establish center and Rideshare program
By 2nd Lt. Avery Larkin
Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs
Joint Base San Antonio Community
Partnership leaders signed a new
memorandum of understanding to
formally establish the JBSA Commuter
Center and unveil the first-ever
JBSA RideShare program during a
ceremony Oct. 6 at the Port Authority
of San Antonio offices.
The JBSA Virtual Commuter Center
will serve as the primary source
of information regarding the JBSA
Mass Transportation Benefit Program,
which encourages the use of alter-
native transportation options with
monetary incentives.
“The JBSA vCommuter Center
website will be a one stop shop for
anyone at JBSA considering alterna- Photo by Johnny Saldivar
tive transportation,” James Williams, John Busarello, director of business rental sales, Enterprise Rent a Car, Diane Rath, executive director, Alamo Area Council of
deputy director for the 502nd Logis- Governments, Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, James Kessler, chief operating
tics Readiness Squadron, said. “The officer, vRide, Kieth Hom, deputy CEO, VIA Metropolitan, and James Williams, deputy director, 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron,
mass transportation benefit pro- pose for a photo Oct. 6 at Port San Antonio after establishing the JBSA Virtual Commuter Center and the new RideShare program.
gram provides several opportuni-
ties for our employees to be en- become more successful at reducing The JBSA vCommuter Center was eventually include specific processes
vironmentally friendly, helping us our collective carbon footprint.” created through a partnership between for use of a bus, vanpool, train or light
the base, vRide, the Alamo Area Coun- rail system.
cil of Governments, VIA Metropolitan “We are very proud to be working
Transit and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. with our incredible community part-
Together, these partners will offer sev- ners on this important traffic reduc-
eral alternative means of transporta- tion and environmentally responsible
tion to the JBSA community, including initiative,” Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta,
the RideShare program, through the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base
JBSA vCommuter Center website at San Antonio commander, said. “Uti-
http://www.jbsa.mil/Resources/JBSA- lizing alternative forms of transpor-
RideShare.aspx. tation will not only decrease conges-
The first part of this mass trans- tion on the highways and other traffic
portation benefit program is the Ride- arteries in/around San Antonio, it
Share program, a vanpool system that will also have a positive environmen-
links JBSA employees with selected tal impact as we reduce emissions.
vanpool providers. Bottom line: JBSA is a proud member
Once an individual applies for the of this tremendous community known
program, they select a vanpool provid- as ‘Military City USA.’
er through VIA or vRide, after which The Commuter Center and Ride-
they will be assigned a vanpool based share program is simply the right
on location and availability. Addition- thing to do, and we appreciate the
ally, participants receive a monetary teamwork and support of everyone
incentive for using the program. involved.”
According to officials, each estab- The JBSA Community Partnership
lished vanpool takes anywhere from Initiative works to increase the
four to 15 personal vehicles off the efficiency of JBSA installations part-
road, reducing automotive emissions nerships with both public and private
and helping to minimize the stress organizations.
individuals may feel during their These working relationships are
commute. Currently, only 3 percent of referred to as P4 (Public to Public,
eligible JBSA employees participate Public to Private) partnerships and al-
in the program. low military installations to join with
RideShare will be one of several nearby public and private entities to
alternatives within the mass trans- consolidate resources while reducing
portation benefit program which will the financial burden.
OCTOBER 9, 2015 TALESPINNER PAGE 5
A promise of the future as DHA
achieves full operating capability
Dr. Jonathan Woodson, assistant
secretary of Defense for Health
Affairs (left), Air Force Lt. Gen.
Douglas Robb, DHA director, and
Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Edward
Vottero, interim DHA senior enlist-
ed advisor cut the cake during the
celebration marking the agency’s
achievement of full operating ca-
pability. The DHA was awarded the
Joint Meritorious Unit Award from
Secretary of Defense Ashton B.
Carter for exceptionally meritorious
achievements since Oct. 1, 2013.
Photo by Kevin Dwyer
The Defense Health Agency achieved a done a great deal toward delivering on
significant milestone Oct. 1 as the agency our promise of providing a medically
reached full operating capability. ready force and ready medical force to
Dr. Jonathan Woodson, assistant sec- combatant commands in both peacetime
retary of Defense for Health Affairs, said and wartime,” said Robb. “The fact that
the journey toward greater jointness we are here today is a testament to ev-
reaches much further back than the two eryone in the Defense Health Headquar-
years the DHA has been operational; it ters—the Services and the DHA. Any suc-
covers the decades of improvements in cess is shared success; working together
military medicine and the need to lay out is not only necessary, but right.”
a path for the future. The DHA was awarded the Joint
“The delivery of high quality, acces- Meritorious Unit Award from Secretary
sible health care serves as the foundation of Defense Ashton B. Carter for excep-
of a ready force – and the life-saving care tionally meritorious achievements since
in the deployed environment is a force Oct. 1, 2013. Robb, Chief Master Sgt.
multiplier,” said Woodson, “This system Edward Vottero, interim DHA senior
services others throughout the world, enlisted advisor, and Command Master
our allies and coalition partners, those Chief Terry Prince, former DHA senior
struck by natural disasters and needing enlisted advisor, attached the award to
humanitarian assistance. The Defense the DHA’s colors.
Health Agency is a critical enabler of this Woodson thanked Robb, who will soon
global mission.” move on to retirement, praising him as
Woodson expanded on the uniqueness a “warrior’s warrior” and for his “full-
of the Military Health System; in particu- throated and infectious enthusiasm for
lar, the mission of providing a force able greater jointness.” The assistant secre-
to go anywhere in the world at a mo- tary also expressed his gratitude to the
ment’s notice. entire DHA team for their work in reach-
“The challenge that we faced when ing this milestone.
this process started remains the same “Thank you for your determination,
challenge for us today — how do we for your perseverance, and for always
sustain our system, keep our service keeping your eyes on the target — an
members medically ready, and keep our integrated system of care in which we
medical staffs also ready in this chang- share, learn and improve by working
ing world?” asked Woodson. “The DHA closely together in service to everyone
offers the opportunity to accelerate the in the Department of Defense,” said
joint operational success of the past de- Woodson, reminding everyone there’s
cades to reduce variation, eliminate re- still much work ahead. “Today isn’t re-
dundancy and create the conditions for ally about recognizing how far the De-
learning and continuous improvement.” fense Health Agency has come in two
Air Force Lt. Gen. Douglas Robb, DHA short years. It’s about the promise for
director, said the ceremony wasn’t just the future.”
about what his agency has done; it’s
about the approach for the future. (Source: Military Health System
“In just two short years, we have already Communications Office.)
PAGE 6 TALESPINNER OCTOBER 9, 2015
Defender aids local cop in arrest
By Staff Sgt. Marissa Garner ing on pressure points to disable him aggressively and knew he helped stop a the scene, he had fought his way out
37th Training Wing Public Affairs temporarily. While he and the officer potentially tragic situation. of his clothes.
were able to handcuff the individual, “It wasn’t about trying to be recog- Misty, who is accustomed to hearing
As a service member, one knows the situation was not over yet as they nized or anything,” he said. “The reason some of the stories about the incidents
there are truly no duty hours, as you noticed a bystander who was getting I stopped is that with me being security her husband has been involved in, says
are on call 24 hours a day, if needed. close to them. forces, if I was in a confrontation with he is dedicated to helping people and to
One security forces apprentice course “From that point, I told the bystander someone one-on-one and I wasn’t win- his job, mentioning that he was award-
instructor took this charge to heart as to either get down or get back,” Wyat ning or I was in distress, I would want ed Airman of the Year while stationed
he assisted a local officer with arresting said. “Later we found out that he was someone to help me too. Here at the in the Netherlands.
an aggressive suspect. the suspect’s cousin, so the situation Security Forces Academy, we impart to “I remember him having to chase
While driving home after work could have been extremely bad for the Airmen that the ideal situation is two someone on foot for stealing thousands
Sept. 22, Tech. Sgt. Daniel Wayt, officer if he had decided to get involved.” officers for every suspect. This officer of dollars’ worth of razors from the com-
343rd Training Squadron Security After another squad car arrived was at a disadvantage.” missary,” she said with a laugh. “People
Forces Apprentice Course instructor, on scene, Wyat went to check on the The ever-humble Wyat, who stands do strange things, but I know Daniel is
saw a San Antonio police officer officer and see if he was ok. more than six feet tall, doesn’t speak out there doing his job to the best of his
attempting to subdue a suspect, but “The officer was understandably about the incident as if he saved the ability. It’s just what he does.”
was in distress. Wayt, concerned for the really worked up, but told me that be- officer, but more so as a reminder Back at the security forces school-
safety of the officer, turned his vehicle fore I got there, he had been fighting to himself that he has a duty to help house, Wyat continues to teach hand-to-
around to provide assistance. with the guy for more than three min- people, whether it be on or off base and hand combative techniques to students,
“I saw the officer using his baton, utes,” he said. “Three minutes in a fight whether it’s convenient or not. knowing that one day, they might need
attempting to subdue the suspect, but for your life is very daunting on any “My husband is a very good man to use the skills to save their own, or
the suspect was hitting the officer in human body. He told me he didn’t know with a lot of integrity,” said Wayt’s wife, someone else’s life. He hopes they take
the face,” said Wyat, who has been a why I stopped, but he thanked me and Misty. “I wasn’t surprised when he told it serious enough to know how to step
security forces defender for 13 years. told me he owes me a big one.” me what happened. Our joke about it is in, when needed.
“The officer was able to get the suspect Upon properly arresting the suspect that he got to arrest the guy, but I got “As a defender, you don’t know
on the ground by the time I could turn and reading him his rights, the SAPD to clean up the mess.” who you’re going to be getting into an
around, but you could tell that the sus- officers ran the suspect' s name through The mess, which was the blood of altercation with,” he said. “You have to
pect was not going to go down easily.” the system and found he had three felo- the suspect, speaks to the seriousness be there and be able to help someone
Using his training acquired as a de- ny warrants out for his arrest. Realizing of the altercation. While attempting to in need, because you will hope that
fender, the Cambridge, Ohio, native this, Wyat further understood why the fight the officer, the suspect fought so when you need it, someone will be there
helped calm the suspect, after press- suspect was behaving so erratically and hard that by the time Wyat arrived on for you.”
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OPEN HOUSE PLANNED
FOSTER a
Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta (left), 502nd PUPPY
Air Base Wing and Joint Base San
Antonio commander, signs the 2015
Fire Prevention Week Proclamation
for Fire Chief Mark Ledford (right)
and Joint Base Civil Engineer Brenda
Roesch (bottom right), while the
Joint Base Fire Emergency Services
Team and Sparky the Fire Dog look on
Sept. 30. The JBSA Fire Department
is hosting an Open House as part
of 2015 Fire Prevention Week from
The Department of Defense dog
9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Fire
breeding program needs families to
Station No. 1, building 2325, on the
foster puppies for three months.
corner of Truemper Street and Kenly
Potential foster families need:
Avenue at JBSA-Lackland. Sparky
• time and patience to raise a
the Fire Dog will have fire trucks,
puppy age 12 weeks to six months,
firefighters, jaws of life tools, UFC
• a stimulating and safe home
fighter Shawn “The Savage” Jordan,
an inflatable ladder truck, balloons, environment, and
face painting and free hot dogs. • a desire to help raise a military
working dog.
Photo by Olivia Mendoza
Call 671-3686
OCTOBER 9, 2015 TALESPINNER PAGE 7
Court-martial, crimes and punishments at Joint Base San Antonio
The Joint Base San Antonio Judge as a punishment. A suspended pun- airmen first class in technical training tion, an airman first class was found
Advocate General completed one Air ishment does not take effect unless failed to remain inside the dormitory in possession of alcohol. The member
Force court-martial in the month of the offender engages in additional between the hours of 10 p.m. and 4 was also under the legal age of 21.
August. The results of a court-mar- misconduct or fails to satisfy the a.m. and fled from an NCO when seen The member received a reduction to
tial are not final until the clemency conditions of the suspension. The attempting to leave. They received a the rank of airman and a reprimand.
and/or appeals process is completed. suspension period usually lasts for suspended reduction to the grade of Dereliction of Duty, Willful: An air-
All courts-martial are open to the six months unless a lesser amount is airman, 14 days restriction, 14 days man first class was found out of her
public and upcoming courts-martial specified. extra duty and a reprimand. dormitory after accountability was
can be viewed at the United States JBSA-Lackland (12): Dereliction of Duty, Willful: An air- performed. The member received 14
Air Force Judge Advocate Gener- The Article 15 actions from JBSA- man in technical training failed to re- days of restriction to JBSA-Fort Sam
als website: http://www.afjag.af.mil/ Lackland include, but are not limited main inside the dormitory between Houston and a reprimand.
docket/index.asp. to: the hours of 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. The JBSA – Randolph (1):
Tech. Sgt. Chad S. Lukkes, 342nd Dereliction of Duty, Willful: A first member received suspended forfei- The Article 15 action from JBSA-
Training Squadron, JBSA-Lackland, lieutenant misused her government tures of $404 pay per month for one Randolph consists of:
was tried by a general court-mar- travel card and lied to leadership month, 14 days restriction, 14 days Failure to Go: An airman basic
tial consisting of a military judge when questioned. The member re- extra duty and a reprimand. failed to go to his appointed place of
Aug. 11 at JBSA-Lackland. Lukkes ceived forfeitures of $2,292 pay per Dereliction of Duty, Willful: An air- duty. When contacted by his unit to
pled and was found guilty of three month for one month and a repri- man basic in technical training failed determine his location, he lied about
specifications of false official state- mand. to remain inside the dormitory be- his whereabouts. The member re-
ment (falsely claiming to have been Absent Without Leave: A senior tween the hours of 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. ceived forfeitures of $773 per month
awarded a Purple Heart and an Army airmen without authority failed to The member received a reduction to for one month and a reprimand.
Combat Action Badge) in violation of remain in the local area as defined the grade of airman basic, forfei-
Article 107, Uniform Code of Mili- in a memorandum for all 543rd Sup- tures of $733 pay per month for two (Source: Joint Base San Antonio
tary Justice, and six specifications port Squadron personnel. The mem- months, one month of 773.00 pay per Judge Advocate General)
of violation of the general article, ber received a suspended reduction month suspended, 60 days restriction
(improperly wearing a Purple Heart to airman first class, forfeitures of and a reprimand.
and Army Combat Action Badge on $1,027 pay per month for one month, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston (3):
his uniform and lying to a reporter 30 days extra duty and a reprimand. The Article 15 actions from JBSA-
about an injury and members of his Absent Without Leave: A senior Fort Sam Houston consist of:
unit about receiving said awards) in airmen without authority failed to Failure to Go x 2 & Dereliction
violation of Article 134, UCMJ. The remain in a designated duty location of Duty, Failing to have a 29B: An
military judge sentenced Lukkes to and failed to report to duty at desig- airman first class failed to report to
a reprimand, nine months confine- nated time. The member received a the physical training pad where the
ment, and reduction to airman basic. suspended reduction to airman first squadron performed PT. He also went
During the month of August, JBSA class, suspended forfeitures of $511 outside the allowed radius without an
Air Force commanders administered pay per month for two months, 15 Air Force Form 29b, which resulted
16 non-judicial punishment actions days extra duty and a reprimand. in the member missing accountabil-
To advertise in the Talespinner,
under Article 15 of the UCMJ. Dereliction of Duty, Willful: A se- ity. The member received 14 days of
The punishments imposed reflect nior airman misused her government restriction to JBSA-Fort Sam Hous- call 250-2440 for
the commander’s determination of travel card by making unauthorized ton, forfeiture of $911 for two months classifieds or
an appropriate punishment after purchases. The member received a with one month suspended and a rep-
contact Michelle Bogue
considering the circumstances of the reduction to airman first class and a rimand.
at 250-2052
offense and the offender’s record. reprimand. Dereliction of Duty, Willful x 2:
Officers may not be reduced in rank Dereliction of Duty x 2, Willful: Two During a health and welfare inspec- for retail ads
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Staff, patients celebrate grand opening of Westover Medical Home
By Elaine Sanchez access, services and convenience for our patients,
Brooke Army Medical Center Public Affairs I think we’re on track for success.”
During the ceremony, several patients looked on
Brooke Army Medical Center celebrated the from the newly completed waiting areas. Army re-
grand opening of its newest and largest community- tiree Rick Lugo said he and his wife were thrilled
based medical home with a ribbon-cutting ceremony when they heard about the new clinic, conveniently
Sept. 18. located five miles from their home. When attending
Westover Medical Home is a 14,000-square-foot other military clinics, “we would leave the house at
military primary care clinic equipped with a labora- 8 a.m. for a 9:30 a.m. appointment,” he said. “Now,
tory and full service pharmacy with a drive through we leave our house 10 minutes prior and still make
window option. Located on the Northwest side of it on time.”
San Antonio at 10010 Rogers Crossing, the clinic When Nick and Clarita Alhambra heard about
officially opened to military beneficiaries in the sur- Westover, they immediately called to enroll. The day
rounding area last month. of the ceremony marked their second visit to the
“We are proud to bring military medicine right facility. “It’s a very nice clinic and the parking is
into the neighborhood where our patients live,” great,” Clarita said.
Army Col. Kevin Moore, Department of Family and Staff and patients applauded as Brig. Gen. Barbara
Community Medicine chief, said at the ceremony. R. Holcomb, commanding general of Southern
“Westover will expand the reach of military Regional Medical Command; Renz, and Dr. Darii
medicine in San Antonio, allowing us to care for Ann Lane, clinic officer in charge, cut the ribbon.
more than 14,400 patients when fully staffed and The ceremony marks the beginning of a “great
operational.” new venture,” Holcomb said.
Photo by Robert T. Shields
In its “end state,” the clinic will house 13 primary Westover is one of nearly a dozen military medi-
(From left) Col. Evan M. Renz, Brooke Army Medical
care providers, a behavioral health specialist, clinical cal clinics across San Antonio, and one of several
Center commander; Brig. Gen. Barbara Holcomb, Southern
pharmacologist, and more than 50 nurses, phar- community-based medical homes designed to offer Regional Medical Command commander; and Dr. Darii
macists, technicians and medical support staff. “We convenient, high quality care to military families Ann Lane, Westover Medical Home clinic officer in charge,
have handpicked a dedicated and talented staff to throughout the San Antonio Military Health System. cut the ribbon to officially open Westover Medical Home
care for our patients,” Moore said. TRICARE beneficiaries who would like to in Northwest San Antonio Sept. 18. Westover, BAMC’s
In his remarks, Col. Evan Renz, BAMC commander enroll or move to the new Westover location newest community-based clinic, is open to all TRICARE
thanked everyone who contributed to the new clinic. can visit https://www.humanamilitary.com or call beneficiaries in the surrounding area. The clinic provides
“This is a beautiful facility and a staff with excep- 800-444-5445. For beneficiaries age 65 or older, call primary care, behavioral health services, on-site laboratory.
tional qualifications,” he said. “With the location, 808-2721 for more information. capabilities and a pharmacy.
2ND AIR FORCE COMMANDER VISITS JBSA-LACKLAND
Photos by Johnny Saldivar Maj. Gen. Mark Brown, 2nd Air Force commander, addresses members
Maj. Gen. Mark Brown, 2nd Air Force commander, of the 502nd Contracting Squadron during a visit Sept. 30 at JBSA- Maj. Gen. Mark Brown, 2nd Air Force commander,
presents a coin to Airman Sierra Caselle, 502nd Lackland. Brown visited the squadron to coin the most senior civilian presents a coin to Joann Hernandez and Mary
Contracting Squadron specialist, during a visit member, the lowest ranking Airmen as well as recognize all members of Walther, both from the 502nd Contracting Squad-
Sept. 30 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. the 502nd CONS for their many accomplishments. ron, during a visit Sept. 30 at JBSA-Lackland.
OCTOBER 9, 2015 TALESPINNER PAGE 9

NEWS IN BRIEF from Page 3 af secretariat releases cy 2016
selection board schedule
Congratulations to the Michael Morocco Most Physically Fit and Air Force Officer Qualifying Test scores. The Air Force Selection Board Secretariat
following 66 Airmen Greg Singleton –Female Airmen Subjectively, board members evaluate work has released the calendar year 2016 selection
for being selected as Travis Tomassi Kelsey Campanelli experience, accomplishments, adaptability, board schedule. The schedule includes dates for
honor graduates among Mason Wells 320th TRS, Flight 540 character, leadership ability, potential for future master, senior master and chief master sergeant
the 664 Air Force basic –Flight 544 Liliana Malagon growth and other recommendations. For active- evaluation boards, senior NCO supplemental
military trainees who Amanda Trotta 321st TRS, Flight 544 duty enlisted members, performance reports evaluation boards, officer selection boards and
graduated today: Nadia Morneau and commanders’ recommendations are also the command screening board.
320th TRS, Flight 540 evaluated. To see the schedule, visit http://www.afpc.
320th Training Squadron 323rd Training Squadron Donavan Merrill Three Air Force colonels review every applica- af.mil/library/selectionboardsecretariat.asp
–Flight 531 –JoFrlidgahnt C53ar3lton 331st TRS, Flight 536 tFioornc.e Tohfefi cseerl epcrtoiomno tpiroonc ebsosa rids . sNimo islainr gtloe afanc tAoirr asencdt iosncr.oll down to the selection board records
Darius Bolling Darin Fandrey –Male Airmen leads to an individual’s selection or non-selec- For more information about Air Force per-
Matthew Couture Travis Knudsvig Dejon Williams tion, according to OTS selection officials. sonnel programs visit https://mypers.af.mil.
Iraj Lotfalian Martin Lau 321st TRS, Flight 537 Candidates selected can expect to attend Individuals who do not have a myPers account
Lee Werner Gabriel Pratt Gregory Emerson Total Force Officer Training at Maxwell Air Force can request one by following the instructions at
–Flight 532 Stacy Strange 323rd TRS, Flight 542 Base, Ala. in 2016. http://www.retirees.af.mil.
Steven Beatrice Steven Tyson Noah Keener
Napu Cabrera –Flight 534 321st TRS, Flight 537
Matthew Foy Justin Clifford James Denney
Daniel Hansen Tanner Clovis 323rd TRS, Flight 542
Joshua Roberts Herman Dople –Female Flights
Ian Willand 321st TRS, Flight 544
–Flight 541
Sebastian Yezak 331st TRS, Flight 536
Isaiah Bennett
–Flight 539 Quinton Cassidy 320th TRS, Flight 540 Joint Base San Antonio
Carter Gile Paul Trendel –Male Flights
Paul Greeley Keith Warzecha 321st TRS, Flight 537
Erwin Ingua 320th TRS, Flight 531
–Flight 542
–Flight 540 Andrew Dexter 320th TRS, Flight 532
Kelly Clark Gregory Emerson 321st TRS, Flight 538
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323rd TRS, Flight 541
323rd TRS, Flight 533
321st Training Squadron 331st Training Squadron 331st TRS, Flight 535
–Flight 537 –Flight 535 323rd TRS, Flight 534 Due to the Joint Base San Antonio Airshow and Open House slated
for Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, JBSA’s trick-or-treat schedule will be as follows:
Christian Bande Pablo Garcia 321st TRS, Flight 543
Brandon Geronimo Jonathan Gray JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph
Israel Harkless Anthony Griego Top Academic Flights 5-8 p.m. Oct. 29
John Harris Erik Hannigan 331st TRS, Flight 535
Noah Keener Cole Spurlin 321st TRS, Flight 543 JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
Hak Kim Tyler Yakley 321st TRS, Flight 538 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31.
Richard Lawson –Flight 536 323rd TRS, Flight 541
Jack Mckeown Shayla Bratton 323rd TRS, Flight 533 For more information, contact Alberto Jorge-Sanchez
–Flight 538 Emily Iannone 321st TRS, Flight 537 at 652-8676 or [email protected].
Cesar Arceo-Gastelo Morgan Johnson 323rd TRS, Flight 534
Daniel Stocker Miriam Kovach 320th TRS, Flight 539
Joshua Tuckett Janis Postupac 320th TRS, Flight 532
Zachary Zenner 323rd TRS, Flight 542
–Flight 543 Top BMT Airman 331st TRS, Flight 536
Joshua Beaugrand Daniel Hansen 320th TRS, Flight 531
Robert Brice 320th TRS, Flight 532 320th TRS, Flight 540
Rolando Morales 321st TRS, Flight 544
Be Responsible!
Seat Belts Save Lives!
Buckle Up And Wear Yours!
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Special Operations Airmen march to honor fallen comrades
The fourth Special Tactics Memorial at the Special Tactics Training Squadron
March started Oct. 4 in remembrance at Hurlburt Field with a small ceremony.
of the two Special Tactics Airmen who Event organizer, retired Chief Master
were killed Aug. 26 in an apparent Sgt. Steven Haggett, said before the event
insider attack in Helmand Province, that the team hopes to rally supporters
Afghanistan and continues until Oct. 13. throughout the trek who want to march
The march began in 2009 in memory beside them for this worthy cause.
of Staff Sgt. Tim Davis, a combat con- “We do this arduous march to com-
troller killed by an Improvised Explosive memorate and honor fallen members
Device, Feb. 20, 2009, during Operation of Air Force Special Tactics and their
Enduring Freedom. families. These warriors gave their lives
The march is held only when a Special in defense of freedom and our nation’s
Tactics operator is killed in action that security, and so every step of every mile
year. In addition, the memorial march is in memory of that sacrifice,” Haggett
honors all 19 Special Tactics pararescue- said. “We want to educate our fellow
men and combat controllers who have Photo by Senior Airman Keith James Americans about these Special Tactics
been killed in action since 2001. Special Tactics Airmen pledge allegiance to the U.S. flag before the start of the 2015 Special Airmen who made the ultimate sacri-
Twenty Special Tactics Airmen start- Tactics Memorial Ruck March at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex, Oct.4. fice and pay tribute in a public way to
ed at 2 a.m. at Joint Base San Antonio- the families and communities who sup-
Lackland Medina Annex. They will trek fallen Special Tactics Airman’s name. in Wynnhaven Beach, Fla., Oct. 13 to port these special operators. We hope
812 miles and relay through five states, The team made their way through march the final 4.6 miles together and to show all Americans that while these
averaging 12.5 miles per leg. Each downtown San Antonio at approximate- walk the final mile from the front gate heroes may be gone, they will never be
two-man team walked approximately ly 6 a.m. before heading east across at Hurlburt Field, Fla., with surviving forgotten.”
90 miles during the 10-day trek while Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama family members of the 19 fallen Special
carrying a 50-pound ruck sack and a and Florida. Tactics Airmen and members of the (Source: 24th Special Operations Wing
commemorative baton engraved with a The 20 team members will reunit community. The march will end 6 p.m. Public Affairs)
Save a life through early detection of breast cancer
By Richard J. Curley early through screening. it is easier to treat and before it is big • Breast swelling
Army Public Health Center (Provisional) Why is early detection important? enough to feel or cause symptoms. • New onset of breast pain
The chances of survival are much Clinical breast exam • Dimpling around the nipple or on
In recent years, medical advances higher if the cancer is detected in the All women should receive a clini- the breast skin
in both early detection and treatment early stages. According to the National cal breast exam during their annual • Nipple pain or the nipple turning
have helped millions of women survive Breast Cancer Foundation, when breast physical. A clinical breast exam is an inward
breast cancer. cancer is found early before spreading examination by a doctor or nurse, who • Nipple discharge
This year, 230,000 women will be through the body, the five-year survival uses his or her hands to feel for lumps • Lumps in the underarm area
diagnosed with breast cancer and rate is 98 percent. or other changes. Changes in breast do not always
currently more than 2.8 million breast The U.S. Centers for Disease Control Breast self-exams mean that breast cancer is present. In
cancer survivors are living in the Unit- and Prevention recommends breast Women can also aid in early detec- fact, 80 percent of breast lumps are
ed States. cancer screening tests for early detec- tion by examining their own breasts. found to be non-cancerous. Only an
However, breast cancer continues tion. This means checking a woman’s Breast self-exams involve looking at experienced health care provider can
to be the most commonly diagnosed breasts for cancer before there are and feeling both breasts with your tell women what other tests should
cancer among women worldwide and signs or symptoms of the disease. Talk fingers to check for lumps. Adult wom- be performed to determine if there is
the second leading cause of death with your doctor about which tests are en of all ages are encouraged to per- breast cancer.
among women in the United States. right for you, and when you should form a breast self-exam at least once Everyone needs to be proactive
What is breast cancer have them. a month. It is important that women about their health. Having healthy
Breast cancer is a disease that causes Mammograms know what is normal for the shape, behaviors coupled with appropriate
normal cells in the breast to change To increase the chances of early look, and feel of their breasts, so that medical screening is a primary method
and grow out of control. Abnormal detection, the CDC recommends that they are able to recognize any chang- of preventing breast cancer. To reduce
cells group together, also known as women 50-74 years of age get a es in the appearance of the nipple or risk, keep a healthy weight, exercise
malignant tumors, destroy body tissue screening mammogram every 2 years. breast that are different from normal. regularly, get enough sleep and don’t
that may spread throughout the body. Women 40-49 years should discuss If there are any signs or symptoms, drink alcohol or limit alcoholic drinks
According to the American Cancer with their medical providers as to a health care provider should check to one a day.
Society, about 1 in 8 women in the when they should start getting mam- them out immediately. The Performance Triad at, http://
United States will develop invasive mograms. Symptoms to look for include phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/campaigns/
breast cancer during their lifetime. A A mammogram is an X-ray of the • Lumps in the breast perftriad/Pages/default.aspx provides
woman’s risk increases with age; thus breast. Mammograms are the best • Thickening of the breast skin tips about getting adequate sleep,
it is important to detect breast cancer way to find breast cancer early, when • Rash or redness of the breast proper nutrition and exercise.