JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH 66th Year • No. 46 • NOVEMBER 16, 2012

A publication of the 502nd Air Base Wing – Joint Base San Antonio

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Story and Photos by Lori NewmanJoint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Public Affairs

Members of the military and civilian communi-ties gathered at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Sunday to honor veterans – past and present.

“Today’s events mark as a tribute to the sacrifi ces, determination and great courage of those who have served and those who are still serving,” said retired Air Force Master Sgt. Tom Ear-nest, master of ceremonies.

“Because of our veter-

ans, millions of people live in freedom and America remains the greatest force in the world. On this day, we honor their role in pro-tecting our country and the liberties we enjoy.”

Brig. Gen. Theresa C. Carter, Joint Base San An-tonio and 502nd Air Base Wing commander, served as keynote speaker for the day’s event.

Carter highlighted the service of veterans such as Medal of Honor recipi-ent Army Master Sgt. Cleto Rodriquez and Navy Seaman 2nd Class Dee Hall, who are

interred at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

The men and women serving in the military today carry on the legacy of those who have served before them, Carter said.

“I am inspired every day by their passion, dedication and devotion to duty; their desire to be a part of some-thing that’s bigger than them-selves,” the general said.

Carter also spoke about wounded warriors like Army Staff Sgt. Bobby Henline who became a professional comedian after recovering from his injuries and Air Force Tech Sgt. Israel Del Toro who reen-listed after being deemed 100-percent disabled.

“We honor and remember our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coastguards-men by never forgetting their service and sacrifi ce, and by continually striving to live by the core values that they embodied,” Carter said.

During the ceremony, U.S. Magistrate Judge John Primomo presided as 15 service members from around the world became United States citizens.

“I want to thank each of you for your service to this

country … choosing to serve this country even before it became your country,” Primo-mo said before administering the oath of citizenship.

The ceremony also includ-ed patriotic music performed by the 323rd Army Band “Fort Sam’s Own” and the Texas Children’s Choir.

A World War II veteran summed up the day’s events by saying, “Veterans mean everything.”

JBSA-Randolph community and 12th Flying Training Wing spouses will host the 2012 Randolph Holiday Tour of Homes noon-3 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Dec. 4 starting at the Parr Club deck. Tickets payable by check are available 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Hunt Housing Offi ce, Bldg. 133, and tickets payable by check or cash are available 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at Randolph’s Informa-tion, Tickets and Tours. Proceeds benefi t warrior family fund, Hearts Apart, key spouses and Heartlink. For details, call Cindy at 334-0304 or Kristine at 314-6251.

Joint Base San Antonio-RandolphEditorial Staff

Brig. Gen. Theresa C. CarterJBSA/502nd Air Base Wing Commander

Todd G. WhiteJBSA/502nd ABW Public Affairs Director

Marilyn C. HollidayJBSA-Randolph Public Affairs ChiefAirman 1st Class Lincoln Korver

EditorRobert GoetzAlex SalinasStaff Writers

Maggie ArmstrongGraphic Designer

COMMENTARYTech. Sgt. David Burns, 359th Aerospace Medicine Squadron aerospace and op-erational physiology instructor, conducts an aircrew fundamentals course with students from JBSA-Lackland's 344th Training Squadron Oct. 25 at Randolph. For more coverage, see page 6. Photo by Benjamin Faske

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A VETERANS DAY SALUTE

San Antonio community honors veterans

Brig. Gen. Theresa C. Carter, Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing com-mander, addresses the crowd at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Sunday. Carter served as keynote speaker for the Veter-ans Day event.

Service members wait for U.S. Magistrate Judge John Primomo to administer the oath of citizenship during the Veterans Day ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Sunday.

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NEWS

From Air Force News Service

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III has named Chief Master Sgt. James A. Cody to serve as the 17th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force.

Cody will assume his new position Feb. 1, following the Jan. 31 retire-ment of current Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy. Roy's re-tirement will culminate more than 30 years of service to the Air Force.

"Chief Roy and his wife, Paula, have been a blessing for our Air Force." Welsh said. "They have worked tire-lessly for the past three-plus years as phenomenal advocates for our Airmen and families. Betty and I wish them all the best as they prepare for the next chapter in their lives."

"The quality and professionalism of our enlisted force is unrivaled due in great part to the remarkable commit-ment and dedication of Chief Roy and Paula to take care of Airmen and their families," Michael B. Donley, Secretary of the Air Force, said. "The Air Force must continue to develop the quality Airmen the service needs and we look

forward to the experience that Chief Cody and his wife, Athena, herself a retired chief master sergeant, will bring to this effort."

Cody, who joined the Air Force in 1984, is currently the command chief master sergeant for Air Education and Training Command. His career includes various assignments in air traffic control and as the command chief master ser-geant, 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force, Travis Air Force Base, Calif.; 6th Air Mobility Wing, MacDill AFB, Fla.; and 18th Air Force, Scott AFB, Ill.

"We are excited to welcome Chief Cody and Athena to the team as they take the baton from the Roys," Welsh said. "The next few years will be filled with many opportunities and challenges and our Air Force will greatly benefit from the leadership, experience and wisdom they bring."

"Chief Cody will do a fantastic job of representing the enlisted force," Roy said. "I have every confidence that he and Athena are prepared to handle the challenges that face our Airmen and their families in the years to come."

The office of the chief master ser-

geant of the Air Force represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, provides direction for the enlisted corps and represents their interests to the American public and all levels of government.

The CMSAF serves as a personal advisor to the Air Force Chief of Staff and Secretary of the Air Force on all is-sues regarding the welfare, readiness, proper utilization, and progress of the enlisted force and their families.

Cody named next Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force

Nicholas BenderTerry Best RennahanThomas BosletRussell BuxtonJohn CrawfordKeith DavisBarry GodfreyBart GraffinJ. L. Huber Jr.Ernest JeppersonSachiko JonesAlbert JuloPerry McLaurinDavid Milne

Derrick Moniz Christopher Moore Alexis Pitsiaeli Jonny RandolphJeremy RennahanEric RigbyRichard RodriguezBrandi ThomasWade TrahanDavid UmlangEdward VotteroAdrion WatersScott WicksHoward Yard III

Of the 1,981 senior master sergeants eligible for consideration and promotion to chief master sergeant, the Air Force chose 454. Congrat-ulations to the following 28 Joint Base San Antonio chief selects for earning promotion to the Air Force’s highest enlisted rank.

28 from JBSA selected for chief

Bowling center lanes and Spare Time Grille4-10 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-midnight Nov. 23Randolph Oaks Golf Course6 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, 6 a.m.-dusk Nov. 23Kendrick Club cashierClosed Thursday, 3-8 p.m. Nov. 23Kendrick Club PubNoon-6 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m.-midnight Nov. 23Kendrick Club Pub grillClosed Thursday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Nov. 23LodgingOpen 24 hours

Parr Club Dining RoomLunch reservations only Thursday, closed Nov. 23Rambler Fitness Center8 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, and Nov. 23JBSA Recreational Park at Canyon Lake office9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 23JBSA Recreational Park at Canyon Lake MarinaClosed Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 23Rendezvous Dining FacilityClosed Thursday, normal hours Nov. 23

The following 902nd Force Support Squadron agencies will open the hours listed Thursday and Nov. 23. All other 902nd FSS agencies will be closed both days.

JBSA-Randolph lists holiday hours

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From Joint Base San Antonio Public Affairs

San Antonio metropolitan area families have an opportunity to express their hospital-ity to Airmen and train-ees from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland by in-cluding them in their fam-ily’s Thanksgiving Day din-ner, during “Operation Home Cooking” Thursday.

Area families may invite two Airmen/trainees as a “general request.” Only im-mediate family members living in the San Antonio metropolitan area may submit a “by-name request.” Out-of-town relatives who have trainees in basic training who will graduate Thanksgiving week may make a “by-name” request.

Requests must be made in advance by calling 671-5453, 5454 or 3701, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays. The reservation lines will remain open through Wednesday or until all eligible trainees have been requested, whichever occurs fi rst.

Because trainees are not authorized personal transportation during training, hosts must pick up “general requests” at the Basic Military Training Reception Center, Bldg. 7246.

By-name requested Airmen and trainees will be picked up from their respective squadrons between 7 and 11 a.m. Thanksgiving Day.

All Airmen and basic trainees must be returned to their respective squad-rons according to their designated return time which will be no later than 7 p.m. Travel time should include planning for traffi c.

In 2011, local residents hosted 4,889 Air Force members for Thanksgiving dinner.

Operation Home Cooking brings ‘Military City, USA' Airmen together

Tree lightingThe 2012 Randolph Tree Lighting Ceremony is scheduled for 5 p.m. Nov. 30 in Washington Circle. Santa Claus, children’s activities, sing-ing by the Randolph Elementary School choir, refreshments and more will be available for participants.

Street closureI Street Center, from 1st Street West to 1st Street East, will be closed for construction through Feb. 8, but parking lots will be open. Please obey traffi c control measures. For more info, contact Peggy Knox at 652-1249 or peggy.knox@us.af.mil.

Santa Lock-upThe 902nd Security Forces Squadron’s annual Santa Lock-up is scheduled for 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 30. The Santa Lock-up allows Randolph members to request 902nd SFS Santa Lock-up staff to “ar-rest” a co-worker or friend and to detain that individual at the Santa Lock-up facility, Bldg. 205. For more info, call 652-5700.

Offi ce closureThe 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron Housing Asset Management Offi ce is closed today, Thursday, Nov. 23, Dec. 24-25 and Dec. 31-Jan. 1.

Free legal clinicMilitary parents with questions about paternity, child support or parenting time, or need mediation or legal help should bring any prior court orders with them to a free legal info clinic 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. today at the Randolph Airman and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 693, 555 F St. West. Military and family law attorneys and represen-tatives from the attorney general’s offi ce here will discuss common questions, but cannot represent or give legal advice. Do not bring children to this event. For more info, call 652-6781.

Vet commemoration rideA Veterans Day 200-mile roundtrip motorcycle ride through the Hill Country takes place Saturday. The trip departs from Kelly Field Club parking lot on Port San Antonio at 10 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. For more info, call 925-5532.

'Black Friday' AAFES hoursThe Army and Air Force Exchange Service will open its main stores' doors at 4 a.m. Nov. 23 for "Black Friday" sales. Locations will pass out tickets for the most popular "door-buster" items as well as bounce back coupons that can be used throughout the weekend. Authorized shoppers can call their nearest Exchange for more info or visit shopmyexchange.com.

Victim, community advocate training A 40-hour JBSA Sexual Assault Prevention and Response victim and community advocate training class is scheduled 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 3-7. For more info, contact the SAPR offi cer at your JBSA location.• JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Maj. Dan Katka, 808-6316/0110, daniel.r.katka.mil@mail.mil• JBSA-Lackland, Bill Hall, 671-7273, william.hall.6@us.af.mil• Randolph, Jackie Shifl et, 652-8787, jacqueline.shifl et@us.af.mil.

• CATHOLICMonday-Friday

11:30 a.m. - Chapel 1Saturday

5:30 p.m. - Chapel 1Sunday

8:30 a.m. - Bldg. 97511:30 a.m. - Chapel 1

ConfessionSaturday

4:30-5 p.m. - Chapel 1

• PROTESTANTTraditional

Sunday Service8:15 a.m. - Chapel 1

ContemporarySunday Service

11 a.m. - Bldg. 975

Randolph Chapel Schedule

REDUCEREUSE

RECYCLE

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From Randolph Public Health

Using these four basic food safety mea-sures can prevent foodborne illness.• Clean

Wash hands with warm water and soap for 20 sec-onds before and after handling food. Wash food-contact surfaces (cutting boards, dishes, utensils, countertops) with hot, soapy water after preparing each food item and before going on to the next item. Rinse fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water and use a produce brush to remove surface dirt. • Separate

Don't give bacteria the opportunity to spread from one food to another. Consider using one cutting board only for foods that will be cooked (raw meat, poultry and seafood) and another one only for ready-to-eat foods (such as raw fruits and vegetables). Do not put cooked meat on an unwashed plate that has held raw meat.• Cook

Food is safely cooked when it reaches a high enough internal temperature to kill harmful bacteria.

Use a food thermometer to make sure meat, poultry and fi sh are cooked to a safe internal temperature. Turkey is safe at 165ºF. If the turkey is stuffed, the stuff-ing temperature should be 165ºF. Make sure oysters in oyster dressing are thoroughly cooked.

Bring sauces, soups, and gravies to a rolling boil when reheating. Cook eggs until the yolk and white are fi rm. When making your own eggnog or other recipe calling for raw eggs, use pasteurized shell eggs, liquid or frozen pasteurized egg products, or powdered egg whites. Don't eat uncooked cookie dough, which may contain raw eggs.

• ChillHarmful bacteria grow rapidly at room temperature. Refriger-

ate leftovers and takeout foods within two hours. Set your

refrigerator no higher than 40ºF and the freezer at 0ºF. Never defrost food at room temperature. Food can be defrosted safely in the re-frigerator, under cold run-ning water at least 70°F, or in the microwave. Food thawed in cold water or in the microwave should be

cooked immediately. Allow time to properly thaw food.

Don't taste food that looks or smells questionable. When in

doubt, throw it out.For more information, call Ran-

dolph Public Health at 652-1876.

Thanksgiving dinner cooks use safe preparation tips

Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Professional OrganizationsAirman's Council

General membership meetings take place at 3 p.m. the last Friday of each month at the Kendrick Club.

Rising 5/6General membership meetings take place at 3 p.m. the third Friday of each month at the Parr Club Auger Inn.

Top 3General membership meetings take place at 3 p.m. the third Friday of each month at the Kendrick Club.

For more information, visit our SharePoint site at https://randolph.eis.aetc.af.mil/SAG/AC/default.aspx or email edward.prato@us.af.mil.

For more information, visit our SharePoint site at https://randolph.eis.aetc.af.mil/SAG/R56/default.aspx or email Randolph.Rising56@us.af.mil.

Graphic by Rich McFadden

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By Airman 1st Class Lincoln KorverJoint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs

Before any students with Air Force specialties including en-

listed aircrew, pararescue, remotely piloted aircraft, introduction to fi ghter fundamen-

tals or pilot instructor training, can begin their new position in the operational Air

Force, they must fi rst visit Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s aerospace physiology unit to learn about hu-man performance in airborne op-erations.

The 359th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Aerospace and Opera-tional Physiology Flight at Ran-dolph is the largest, most diverse and busiest of its kind in the Air Force. A few tools used to train students include a Barany chair to help combat the motion sick-ness that comes with fl ying air-craft, an altitude chamber to fa-miliarize students with hypoxia and a fl ight simulator for night vision goggle training.

“What we do is provide hu-man factor consultations and

support for various Department of Defense members and ca-

reers,” Maj. Dan Roberts, Aero-space and Operational Physiology

Flight commander, said. “The easi-est way to think about it is that we

are here to teach people how to take a human body, put it in some type of ex-

treme environment and not only expect it to strive, thrive and live, but to ensure it

will accomplish the mission.” An extreme environment could be high altitude,

harsh weather, sleep deprivation or many other things, Roberts said. Many people can survive those environments, but the technicians at Randolph want people to do more than survive; they want to teach them how to perform and excel.

“Our main goal is to increase mission effectiveness by decreasing operational risk,” he said.

“What makes this job unique is that we get to look at all battlefi eld Airmen,” Roberts said. “We have a mission to get done as the United States Air Force; that mission takes humans, and that is exactly what we get to focus on. We make sure our Airmen are able to go out and perform the mission they are be-ing requested to do, regardless of where it is, what time it is or what the weather conditions are.”

Since all humans are susceptible to having perfor-mance issues, the technicians are not only respon-sible for training aircrew members, but all Airmen who could use their help as well, Roberts said. An example of this is the sleep improvement workshop they offer through the Randolph Health and Well-ness Center.

“Sleep improvement is something we teach the aircrew students, but since it has applicability to every human, we can also help others who struggle with maintaining healthy sleep habits too,” he said.

“There’s a continual learning process with the job,” Roberts said. “The mission is so diverse and challenging that it never allows someone time to be complacent.”

“Even if the Air Force stopped its fl ying mission, aerospace physiology would still be important,” 1st Lt. Shannon Scannon, aerospace physiology offi cer in charge of scheduling and administration, said. “All people are prone to human error and help will always be necessary.”

“When you look at the thin line that delineates mission success from mission failure, you boil it down to how many times the human was responsible,” Rob-erts said. “If equipment fails, that’s one thing, but if the human fails, then it’s up to us to fi x that.”

FEATURE Photos by Benjamin Faske

Students from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s 344th Training Squadron receive oxygen training in the hy-pobaric chamber as part of an aircrew fundamentals course at JBSA-Randolph.

Airman 1st Class Alston O'Hara, 359th Aerospace Medicine Squadron aerospace and operational physi-ology instructor at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, conducts don and clearing drills during an oxygen lab with students from JBSA-Lackland’s 344th Training Squadron.

Tech. Sgt. David Burns, 359th Aerospace Medicine Squadron aerospace and op-erational physiology instructor at JBSA-Randolph, teaches an aircrew fundamen-tals course inside the hypobaric chamber to students from JBSA-Lackland’s 344th Training Squadron.

Students from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s 344th Training Squadron attend an unaided night vision class during an aircrew fundamentals course at JBSA-Randolph.

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SportsSportsSportsBRIEFSBRIEFSBRIEFSSportsSportsSports

Randolph Bowling Center - 652-6271

• Colorama bowling is offered 7 p.m. today. The cost is $15 per person, with optional side pots available.

• The Randolph Bowl-ing Center hosts its fi rst Thanksgiving tournament 7 p.m. Wednesday. The tournament will be a four-game singles format. The cost is $25 and prizes will be awarded. Call the bowl-ing center to sign up.

• A special bowling rate will be offered Nov. 23-25 of $2.50 (exclud-ing Thunder Alley) per game, per person. Shoe rental is $2.25.

Intramural basketball meeting

A preseason coaches' meeting for all units want-ing to participate in the 2012-13 intramural bas-ketball season is scheduled for 3 p.m. Tuesday in room 128 at the Rambler Fitness Center. The season starts Dec. 4. All active-duty members, Department of Defense employees, contractors with a Common Access Card, and family members at least 18 years old whose sponsor's unit is fi elding a team are eligible. For details, call Rikk Prado at 652-7272.

Football FrenzyRandolph Kendrick Club

offers Football Frenzy every Sunday and Monday during the NFL season, with food specials and prizes. The event is open to all Depart-ment of Defense ID card holders, but participants must be a Randolph Club member to win.

SPORTS - HEALTH - FITNESS

By Alex SalinasJoint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs

There’s an expression that says it’s better to try some things later in life than to never try them at all. For one Airman at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph and his box-ing aspirations, the expression rings true.

At 33 years old, Tech. Sgt. Angelo Gutierrez, Air Education and Training Command NCO in charge of personal security, is the holder of a 13-1 amateur boxing record, which began in March 2010. He recently claimed his fi rst professional victory in his hometown of San Marcos, Texas.

What makes Gutierrez’s late arrival to the fi ghting scene even more remarkable is he also has a 3-0 record in mixed martial arts amateur competition, fi ghting for the local MMA organization Premier Combat Group. To go along with his perfect record, Gutierrez is the reigning heavyweight champion of the group, with his last victory against Cameron Martin in January.

The 1998 San Marcos High School graduate, who played football there, said boxing interested him since he was a child, even before MMA be-

came popular in the U.S. His introduction to MMA oc-

curred when he took jui-jitsu training after high school. Then in 2001, he competed in Vale Tudo (“anything goes”) fi ghts, which are full-contact sessions with limited rules, shortly before joining the Air Force.

More than 10 years later, Guti-errez is still enjoying the success he’s earned, punch-for-punch and kick-for-kick.

“It was always a dream, what I’m doing now,” he said. “I was the type of person who procrasti-nated with things I wanted to do, and I regretted that. I wanted to make sure this (fi ghting ca-

reer) was something I wouldn’t regret.”

Speaking on his fi rst professional fi ght, “I was so nervous, happy, scared … you name it,” Gutierrez said. “I had so many mixed emotions that I had tears in my eyes.”

After the victory, Gutierrez discovered he “loved the lights,” and wanted to continue to im-prove his craft.

His second professional fi ght is scheduled Saturday at the Rich-ard M. Borchard Fairgrounds in Robstown, Texas, against Dustin Adams, a newcomer to boxing with extensive MMA fi ghting ex-perience.

Gutierrez, who is 5 feet 11 and “naturally” weighs 230 pounds, endured an intensive eight-week training camp to prepare for the fi ght, logging in 25-30 hours of exercise per week, he said.

He dropped to 200 pounds be-fore the fi ght and will arrive at the match at 215 pounds.

“I’ve trained twice a day, with cardio in the morning and ab-dominal, shoulder, neck and mitt work in the evening,” he said. “I

start at 5 a.m. with 6-7 miles of running, continue training at 7 a.m. with my train-er, go to work, come home for 30 minutes and then go back to the gym for CrossFit conditioning.”

Gutierrez said there is more condition-ing when he prepares for a boxing match than an MMA fi ght, due to the nature of the sport.

“MMA fighters have more tools at their disposal like kicks and takedowns, which can end matches quickly, but box-ers have to be more strategic; they don’t have much time to lock up their oppo-nent and rest.”

Married with two children, Gutierrez said his fi ghting endeavors have “been a juggling act.”

“I want to fi ght another two years and then see what happens,” he said. “I never anticipated having success, but I’m blessed by having family support and I’m inspired to keep going.”

Gutierrez said he plans to compete in another MMA bout for Premier Combat Group in January.

Airman achieves success inside fi ghting ring

Tech Sgt. Angelo Gutierrez, Air Education and Training Com-mand NCO in charge of personal security, celebrates his victory wearing the heavyweight championship belt after de-feating Cameron Martin in an MMA Premier Combat Group bout Jan. 28 at Cowboys Dance Hall.

Courtesy photosTech Sgt. Angelo Gutierrez, Air Education and Training Com-mand NCO in charge of personal security, fi ghts Cameron Martin for the MMA Premier Combat Group heavyweight championship Jan. 28 at Cowboys Dance Hall.