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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH 66th Year • No. 45 • NOVEMBER 9, 2012

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

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By Brig. Gen. Theresa C. CarterJoint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing Commander

One of my all time favorite movie scenes is from “The Dead Poets Society.” In front of a display case which holds trophies and photos of previous stu-dents, Robin Williams’ character talks with his students.

“You’ve walked past them many times, don’t think you’ve really looked at them…eyes full of hope. They whisper their legacy to you. Listen, do you hear it? Carpe Diem, seize the day boys, make your lives extraordinary.”

I often think about that scene when I look at photographs of our veterans and the men and women currently serv-ing in uniform. I try to imagine what they were thinking when the photo was snapped. Was it the sheer joy and pride of becoming a Soldier, Sailor, Air-man or Marine upon graduating from basic training or earning a commission? Was it the anguish and heartache of losing a buddy in a fi erce fi refi ght on a battlefi eld far from home? Or was it humility in receiving a decoration for bravery and courage under fi re when they felt they were just doing their job?

As I write this, I can see a photo-graph sitting on my fi replace mantel. The photo is of my grandfather, Corpo-ral Michael Carter, wearing the uniform of a signal corps soldier, a member of the Headquarters Company, 361st Infantry, 91st Division. On his uniform

there is a single medal, and he looks a bit uncomfortable posing for the

camera. I never met him as he passed away over 13 years before I was born. My dad, a Purple Heart recipient from his service as a Machinists Mate Second Class on the USS Essex in World War II, never talked much about what either of them did dur-ing their mili-tary service.

A few years ago, sourc-ing from old newspaper

articles, my aunt posted information about my grandfather on the Los Angeles Fire Department website. (He was captain of En-gine Company 27.) It was then that I learned more about the medal on his uniform, the Dis-tinguished Service Cross, which he earned Sept. 28, 1918 in the Battle of the Argonne. One article from the local paper in Bakers-fi eld, Calif., shared this account:

“After much investigation by newspa-per reporters and friends it was fi nally developed that Carter did earn the cross of honor stowed away in his mess kit, and the story of his actions which won the cross leaked out. During a heavy enemy barrage in the Battle of the Ar-gonne, a high explosive shell broke the line of communication between head-quarters and outposts, Carter, observ-ing the break in the line dashed out, in the face of the terrible barrage, and,

without receiving a scratch repaired the wire. Carter seems to be of a modest position, as he returned to Bakersfi eld and assumed the position as engineer at the Mercy hospital without mention of his experiences in the war.”

I share that story not to boast about my grandfather, though I am obviously very proud of him, but rather to say his reluctance to share his experience

is very common among our veterans. Yet their stories need to be told, not only to inspire the next generation but also to document the dedication, courage and sacrifi ce of all who have worn the nation’s uniform, both in times of peace and war. Their service, no matter how long or under what circumstances, made a difference.

As you pay tribute to and salute our veterans Nov. 11, encourage the veterans in your life to

share their stories, to share their legacy with future

generations. I have no doubt look-ing at photographs of their time in service, young men and women will be inspired to seize the day, make a difference and become extraordinary.

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

COMMENTARYSALUTE TO VETERANS

Every picture tells a storyAirmen in the 2012 Tops in Blue world tour, "Listen!" put on a free concert for the San Antonio military community Sunday at Trinity University's Laurie Au-ditorium in San Antonio, Texas. For more coverage of the event, see page 8. Photo by Benjamin Faske

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NEWS

Congratulations to the following Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Airmen who are among the Community College of the Air Force Fall 2012 graduating class.502nd Air Base Wing

Master Sgt. Daniel O’Hannon902nd Mission Support Group

Staff Sgt. Nicholas Reese902nd Force Support Squadron

Staff Sgt. Joleen English902nd Security Forces Squadron

Staff Sgt. Johnathan KuenzliStaff Sgt. Ron TurnerStaff Sgt. Darrell WilliamsSenior Airman Jesse Angulo

902nd Civil Engineer SquadronStaff Sgt. Justin Hrusovsky

359th Aerospace Medicine SquadronStaff Sgt. Andre ScottSenior Airman Jerry Shackelford

902nd Contracting SquadronSenior Airman Andrew Speicher

359th Medical GroupTech. Sgt. Julie Stewart

359th Medical Operations SquadronStaff Sgt. Erika AkamineStaff Sgt. Brittney Laque

359th Medical Support SquadronSenior Airman Defabian JohnsonSenior Airman Charles Shin

Air Force Personnel CenterSenior Master Sgt. Kelly BookerMaster Sgt. Michael BaletoMaster Sgt. Angela DeveckaMaster Sgt. Christopher LapetodaMaster Sgt. Carl J. LynchMaster Sgt. Andrea McBrideMaster Sgt. Craig McNeilTech. Sgt. Stephen MirzaStaff Sgt. Christina Arsate

Staff Sgt. Adrianna Bascochea-GibbsStaff Sgt. Kamalani ConliffeStaff Sgt. Sara DigennaroStaff Sgt. Ronald JamesStaff Sgt. Yvonne Love

1st Manpower Requirements SquadronMaster Sgt. Sammy LathamMaster Sgt. Martin Sonnier

Air Education and Training CommandMaster Sgt. Daniel BezerraMaster Sgt. Tina BowlesMaster Sgt. Jeffrey MitzelfeltMaster Sgt. Percy SonnierTech. Sgt. Jared AustinTech. Sgt. Jennifer ShyStaff Sgt. Jacquelyn MedinaSenior Airman Shannon Smith

12th Flying Training WingStaff Sgt. Lakeshia Hinson

558th Flying Training SquadronTech. Sgt. Jonathan BaldwinTech. Sgt. Jamarcus JosephTech. Sgt. Neal ScheunemanStaff Sgt. Jose Velazquez-Calderin

Air Force Recruiting ServiceMaster Sgt. Dawn HobeckTech. Sgt. Christopher RobsonSenior Airman Joshua Perlow

Reservists unitsSenior Master Sgt. Michele CartagenaMaster Sgt. Manuel FonsecaMaster Sgt. Monique JohnsonTech. Sgt. Olga HudsonTech. Sgt. Douglas SmithStaff Sgt. Monica Miranda

Retired and separatedMaster Sgt. Christina M. ThorntonTech. Sgt. Mark T. VaillancourtStaff Sgt. Christopher E. Manns

JBSA-Randolph enlisted earn CCAF degree

By Capt. Kristen DuncanAir Force Special Operations Command Public Affairs

An air commando who died when his C-123 flare ship was shot down over Ahn Khe, Vietnam, was laid to rest Oct. 26 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

The 310th Air Commando Squadron loadmaster, Air-man 1st Class Jerry Mack Wall, 24, was killed when his plane was hit by enemy fire and crashed into the central highlands, May 18, 1966. Until recently, Wall was one of five crew members who was listed as miss-ing in action.

In an intense recovery operation, three of the other Airmen’s remains were recovered shortly after the crash by Soldiers of the 7th Cavalry Regiment. The flight en-gineer, Bill Moore, remains missing.

“I thought there was a possibility Jerry and Bill were still alive,” retired Senior Master Sgt. Gary Thomas, a volunteer with Wall’s unit, said. “That situation stuck with me for my whole life.”

That situation involved a small, tight-knit group of air-crew volunteers from various backgrounds. Thomas, a first sergeant with the 14th Munitions and Maintenance Squadron, spent a few months with Wall. Wall trained Thomas and several others as “flare kickers” loading the approximately 200 27-pound flares.

The night of the fateful crash, Thomas was scheduled to fly, but was sidelined due to an ear infection. The lead scheduler, Master Sgt. Raymond Jajtner, took his place.

Thomas said everyone knew the danger of flying those missions, loaded with highly flammable magne-

sium flares. Wall’s flight was hit with a 40 mm round, according to witness statements.

“When you’re in combat and when you make friends, even if it’s for a very short time, it’s a real brotherhood,” Thomas said. “It never goes away.”

Air commandos provided combat air patrol and airlift, delivering ammo, food and supplies to the troops. They also flew out wounded and killed-in-action GI’s, as well as prisoners.

One of the most harrowing jobs were the “candle-stick” missions. During those missions, loadmasters and flare kickers would load, unload and drop hundreds of flares from the skies over southern Vietnam, illuminat-ing the enemy.

“The Vietcong loved to attack,” he said. “We had B-52s dropping bombs right outside our wings, ground artillery coming up, everybody is unloading. It started to look like the 4th of July.”

According to the Defense Prisoner of War and Missing Personnel Office, since 1973, the remains of more than 900 Americans killed in the Vietnam War have been identified and returned to their families for burial with full military honors.

“I’m so grateful and very proud of my nation that persevered for so long in searching for my father’s re-mains,” said Lea Ann Wall McCann. “It’s been a long journey home.”

Thomas and several of Wall’s family members greeted the flag-draped casket when it arrived in San Antonio Oct. 24, aboard American Airlines Flight 497.

Passengers on the plane watched from their win-dows as the fire department honored the flight with a water cannon salute and as the Joint Base San

Antonio-Lackland Honor Guard carried Wall’s re-mains to a waiting hearse.

“Everyone involved in making this happen has been wonderful to our family, from the sergeant who escorted his body to San Antonio, to the Vet-erans Affairs and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, to the color guard,” McCann said.

Air commando laid to rest after 46 years missing

Photo by Steve ElliottThe remains of Airman 1st Class Jerry Mack Wall, whose plane was shot down in Vietnam in 1966, are transferred by the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Honor Guard for burial at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Oct. 26.


By Robert GoetzJoint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs

Two months after Air Education and Training Command ended telephone operator support for its bases, the command’s Communications Systems Squadron continues to refine a call tree at each location and improve a new online conference call scheduling system.

At Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, the long-used directory assistance number, 652-1110, remains intact, but as a call tree, while frequently called numbers are posted on several websites.

Lt. Col. Robert Bonner, AETC CSS commander, said many callers – especially those from outside Randolph – are frustrated using a call tree, but it can direct them to the right office.

“When people call, it’s usually a result of some issue or incident,” he said. “As such, it’s incumbent on them to determine whom or what organization they need to speak to rather than rely on someone else to help them. If they can’t find the exact desk or work center, they should be aware of the organization or service they need and work their way up. It is also on the organiza-tion to ensure they advertise their key services to their patrons.”

The call tree lists frequently called numbers, including those for billeting, finance, security forces and vehicle

registration, the 902nd Force Support Squadron, the military personnel flight, the Air Force Personnel Center and a variety of other services, which range from the commissary, main exchange and service station.

The list of frequently called numbers posted on the public AETC and JBSA websites expands on the call tree. For Randolph, the main numbers for the 359th Medi-cal Group and 902nd Communications Squadron, which have their own call trees, and a host of other numbers, from the arts and crafts center to the veterinary clinic, are also listed.

Rebecca Meares-Jones, AETC CSS Systems Support Flight, said people who work on Randolph and have access to a computer should use the Air Force Portal or the Global Address List in Outlook to find numbers.

“The portal has improved by leaps and bounds,” she said. “All you need to do is go to the portal and click on the link for frequently called numbers on the AETC main page.”

Booking conference calls, formerly done through the local operator, is now done through the Air Force Portal and the AETC page, where clicking on a link directs users to the conference call and scheduling page. A link for step-by-step instructions is provided on that page.

Meares-Jones said computer program glitches hin-dered the conference call system initially, resulting in double bookings and other problems, but she said it’s “definitely getting better.”

Bonner said the online site should only be used if a conference call is for six or more locations.

“Conferences involving five or fewer people can be set up using capabilities on the existing work phone, also known to many as three-way calling,” he said.

Bonner, who said there are few operators at the base level anywhere, said the implementation of new processes for directory assistance and conference calls represents “a different way of doing business that will take some time to adapt to.”

He said comments can be directed to the Consolidated Telephone Operations workflow inbox at [email protected]. Also, the link can be found on the AETC Portal page under “Unique to Us.”

AETC refining directory assistance after ending operator support

Rebecca Meares-JonesAir Education and Training Command CSS Systems Support Flight

“The portal has improved by leaps and bounds. All you need to do is go

to the portal and click on the link for frequently called numbers on the

AETC main page.”

By Debbie GildeaAir Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

The Air Force has rescinded the manual used to define civilian position skill codes in one of several ongoing administrative actions geared toward transforming civilian hiring, determining em-ployee training and development needs, and selecting employees for training under competitive procedures, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.

Skill codes were a foundation of the previous civilian hiring system, under which applicant eligibility was de-pendent on knowledge, skills and abilities documented in the Air Force civilian career brief. Those skills were tied to skill codes defined in Air Force Manual 36-505, Skill Coding, which was rescinded Oct. 3, said Albert Marshall, AFPC classification program oversight advisor.

Coded skills are no longer used in the hiring process or to identify past experience, so the skill coding manual is no longer necessary, Marshall explained.

In 2010 AFPC, working with USA Staffing, began the transition to a single staffing process, with all vacan-cy announcements posted on www.USAJobs.gov. That transition was completed earlier this year when Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., transitioned, and today, hiring officials use applicant resumes, rather than employee career briefs, to make hiring decisions.

The single staffing process was implemented to help reduce hiring time and standardize recruitment pro-cesses across the Department of Defense, and it ben-efits hiring officials as well, said Nancy Tackett, AFPC supervisory human resources specialist.

Under the previous system, vacancies open to inter-nal and external applicants required staffing teams to review external resumes and internal career briefs for qualification criteria. Hiring officials also had to review

the different types of documents to determine the best applicant.

"Not only did it take longer to conduct two different review processes, internal ap-

plicants were limited to whatever skill codes were identified in their career brief, while

external applicants were able to fully de-scribe their qualifications in a resume. This new process levels the playing field for all applicants," Tackett said.Current civilian employees should fa-

miliarize themselves with the USAJobs site and application process, even if they

don't plan to apply for a vacancy, she advised."If you were hired under the old system, you may

not have a resume and you may not be comfortable with preparing one, but USAJobs requires a resume, and there are tips to help you prepare one," she said. "Even if you don't want to apply for a job right now, it's better to be prepared in case your dream job is announced."

Employees can submit an updated resume, via the myPers website, to update their past experience, Marshall said.

For more information about civilian career opportuni-ties, and guidance on resume preparation, go to www.afciviliancareers.com.

AF eliminates civilian skill code requirements

Nancy TackettAir Force Personnel Center supervisory human resources specialist

“If you were hired under the old system, you may not have a resume and

you may not be comfort-able with preparing one, but USAJobs requires a

resume, and there are tips to help you prepare one.”


By Alex SalinasJoint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs

Information kiosks, games and prizes are in place for a Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph effort to promote recycling 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday at the Exchange, coinciding with America Recycles Day.

America Recycles Day, celebrated every Nov. 15 since 1997, is nationally recognized to raise recycling awareness and highlight the benefi ts of saving earth’s resources.

“We’ve had great turnouts for our local events dur-ing past years, so we want to continue to encourage and motivate military members and civilians to attend, learn and have a good time,” Glenn Williams, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron environmental protection spe-cialist, said.

Prizes include Frisbees, sunglasses, insulated lunch boxes and pencils – all made with recycled materials.

Part of the event is to draw attention to Randolph’s recycling center along East Perimeter Road.

The Randolph Recycling Center is open 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, which includes an area open 24/7 for self-drop-off.

At the 24/7 section, south of Bldg. 1139, people can leave cardboard, paper, scrap metal, plastic and glass.

Along with the aforementioned materials, people can unload larger appliances such as refrigerators (with Fre-on removed), washers, dryers and stoves at the main center, Bldg. 1152, during business hours.

“Electronic items are something in general people may not know they can recycle, as long as they are not government property,” Clarence Denis, Randolph Recy-cling Center manager, said.

Electronic items include but aren’t limited to radios, phones, MP3 players and non-vacuum tube TVs.

“People are welcome to shred documents at the re-cycling center as well,” Williams said. “Privately owned documents, Privacy Act information and follow-up docu-ments marked with ‘For Offi cial Use Only’ can be shred-ded as long as it’s not classifi ed.”

Denis said those with paper to recycle can either drop it off for recycling center staff to handle, or they can personally shred documents at the center to ensure sen-sitive information is properly disposed of.

Shredded paper is also accepted at the center. The Air Force requires 46 percent of all solid waste

put in landfi lls from an installation to be recycled or reused; Randolph meets this requirement, but Williams said that because the requirement rises 2 percent annu-ally, active participation in recycling is important.

For more information, call the Randolph Recycling Center at 836-8406.

Event at JBSA-Randolph Exchange to encourage recycling

Photo by Benjamin FaskeJose Carlos Mireles, contract recycle technician, uses a forklift to unload a recycle receptacle Monday at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

Thrift shop closureThe thrift shop will be closed Monday for Veterans Day and will re-open Wednes-

day for regular business. At this time, the thrift shop will begin accepting Christmas items on consignment. For more information, call 658-5990.

Street closure First Street Center, from 1st Street West to 1st Street East, will be closed for construction Monday-Feb. 8, but parking lots will be open. Drivers should obey traffi c control measures. For more information, call 652-1249.

$1K scholarship essay contestThe Native American Heritage Month committee encourages high

school seniors with a parent or legal guardian working at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph to enter its scholarship essay contest. The essay theme is “Serving Our People, Serving Our Nation: Native Visions for Future Gen-erations.” Essay requirements include: 1,000 words, Times New Roman, 12-pitch font, single space.

The essay must answer: How Native Americans have served their people, tribes and the United States; What was the impact of their service; What can be learned from their service; and What the student thinks the future holds for Native Americans' service.

Submit the following contestant information on a single page attached to the essay: Student name; school; school guidance counselor’s name and phone number; student’s planned college of attendance; student’s parent or legal guardian’name(s), phone number; and duty location (unit and offi ce symbol). Email completed essays by 4 p.m. Thursday to [email protected] or [email protected].

Sexual assault, harassment hotlineAirmen, separated and still serving, who graduated from basic military

training and technical training during the past 10 years, and who have any information about military training instructor sexual misconduct incidents, are urged to call the Air Education and Training Command's anonymous 24/7 sexual assault commercial phone line at 652-0008.

Free legal information clinicMilitary parents with questions about paternity, child support or par-

enting time, or who need mediation or legal help should bring any prior court orders with them to a free legal information clinic 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Randolph Airman and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 693, 555 F St. West.

Military and family law attorneys and representatives from the attorney general’s office here will discuss common questions, but cannot repre-sent or give legal advice. Do not bring children to this event. For more information, call 652-6781.

Commissary rewards cardThe Defense Commissary Agency’s new commissary rewards card allows

shoppers to download coupons directly onto the card and redeem them at checkout. For more information, visit your local commissary.

Submitting briefsTo submit a news or sports brief for publication in the Wingspread, email all infor-

mation to [email protected]. Deadline is close of business Wednesday for the following week's publication.

• CATHOLICMonday-Friday

11:30 a.m. - Bldg. 102Saturday

5:30 p.m. - Bldg. 102Sunday

8:30 a.m. - Bldg. 10211:30 a.m. - Bldg. 102

ConfessionSaturday

4:30 p.m. - Bldg. 102

• PROTESTANTTraditional

Sunday Service8:15 a.m. - Base theater

ContemporarySunday Service

11 a.m. - Base theater

Randolph ChapelSchedule



All government-owned and general service administration vehicles at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph are sched-uled to receive an automotive information module, or AIM2.

AIM2 is a device that collects real-time data that will help fleet managers avoid wasting fuels and stop emissions release.

GOVs and GSA vehicles at JBSA-Lack-land and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston are slated to have the systems installed later this calendar year.

The devices will add to an Air Force-wide savings of $8.6 million, Mas-ter Sgt. Alejandro Correa, Air Force vehicle energy fleet manager, said. AIM2 also eliminates the need for vehicle identification link keys, which are used to track how much fuel a vehicle takes in during every refuel-ing session.

The removal of VIL keys from the refueling process and the addition of systems that track how much fuel is used by each vehicle will lead to a more accurate reading of fuel consumption per vehicle, Billy Hampton, 902nd Logistics Readiness Squadron ve-hicle management flight chief, said.

“Radio frequency components con-nected to the AIM2 provides vehicle data and error codes, straight from the vehi-cle’s electronic control module to the fuel management unit at the military gas sta-tion,” Hampton said.

AIM2 interfaces directly with a vehi-cle’s on-board diagnostics computer, so the Vehicle Management and Analysis Team can print out instant reports with

diagnostic codes for more ef-ficient car repairs.

The modules – wires con-nected to a gas cap ring and circuit board – are used at

Joint Base Charleston, S.C.; Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.; and Eglin AFB, Fla., Jim Muir, FuelMaster func-tional manager, said, as part of the Air Force’s transition to becoming cost-con-scious with resources.

Muir one of the contractors hired to install the new devices in the 396 GOVs and GSA vehicles at Randolph.

The contractors will remain here un-til December, but will provide AIM2

training to vehicle mainte-nance members for future

installation in new ve-hicles.

Light-duty vehicle installation takes about 15 to 30 minutes and large vehicles with dual fuel tanks can take up to two hours, so it’s im-portant for all driv-

ers assigned to a government vehicle to

stop by Vehicle Mainte-nance, Bldg. 171, for the

add-on, Hampton said. “The new technology is all

about preventive maintenance, but it also helps keep us personally account-able when using Air Force resources,” Hampton said.

AIM2 is part of a military effort to re-duce fuel consumption via Presidential Executive Order 13423, and will trim the 1.5 million manpower hours across all functional areas in the Air Force cur-rently used to track and record vehicle odometer readings.

The Air Force will install 30,000 units across the country and will bring the technology to three bases in Europe in summer 2013, Darren Silsbee, FuelMas-ter AIM2 program manager, said.

New vehicular device saves money Air Force-wide

Photo by Benjamin FaskeJim Muir, 902nd Vehicle Management Flight site manager, installs an AIM2 fuel conserva-tion system Oct. 25 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

Career Fairs The San Antonio Defense Technology and Intelligence ca-

reer fairs are open to valid military ID or CAC card holders 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at these dates and JBSA locations:

• Tuesday, JBSA-Lackland Security Hill Kisling Commu-nity Center

• Wednesday, JBSA-Randolph Parr Officers' Club• Thursday, Fort Sam Houston Community Center• Nov. 16, JBSA-Lackland Gateway ClubAppropriate dress for the career fair is military or busi-

ness attire.Prior to the events, interested people should: 1) Create a free job seeker account and post resume

on job board. All the employers we deal with nationwide can access our job board and it is networked to more than 1,500 other job boards. www.TransitionCareers.com

2) Email one copy of resume, in Microsoft Word format only, before the career fairs takes place to [email protected], with a subject line of "Texas Series – Nov 2012."


Bagelbreak

Maj. Gen. A.J. Stewart, Air Force Personnel Center com-mander, and his wife, Areetha, try some of the breakfast items available at the new Einstein Bagels located on the second fl oor of Bldg. 499 at Joint Base San Antonio-Ran-dolph. The new vendor's hours of operation are 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri.Photo by Tech. Sgt. Steve Grever

Military Child of the Year nominationsOperation Homefront, the national nonprofit provider of emergency financial and other assistance to military families,

will accept online nominations through Dec. 15 for the Military Child of the Year awards. The award is presented to an outstanding child from each branch of service – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.

Ideal candidates embody leadership within their families and communities, demonstrate resilience and strength of char-acter, and thrive despite the challenges of military life. Winners will receive $5,000 and a laptop, and are fl own with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C., for a recognition ceremony April 11. For more information on how to nominate a child in your community, to become a sponsor or to see photos from past events, visit www.MilitaryChildOfTheYear.org.

Graphic by Rich McFadden

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FEATURE

Airmen in the 2012 Tops in Blue world tour, “Listen!” put on a free con-cert for the San Antonio military com-munity Sunday at Trinity University’s Laurie Auditorium. The show combined a wide range of music and dance. Before taking their show on the road, Tops in Blue Airmen undergo 60 days of intense training where they learn what it takes to become world-class performers. This year, the 10-month tour will in-clude about 130 shows throughout the United States and more than 20 countries.

Airmen in the 2012 Tops in Blue

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Photos by Benjamin Faske

Airmen in the 2012 Tops in Blue world tour, "Listen!" perform popu-

lar Michael Jackson songs to the San Antonio military community

Sunday at Trinity University's Laurie Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas.

Tops in Blue began touring in 1953 and performs more than 130 perfor-

mances a year worldwide.

Senior Airman Brandi Skillman, 5th Force Sup-port Squadron services journeyman, gives a

solo performance during the 2012 Tops in Blue world tour, "Listen!" Sunday at Trinity Univer-

sity's Laurie Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas.

Airmen in the 2012 Tops in Blue world tour, "Listen!" perform in front of a packed crowd Sunday at Laurie Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas, in appreciation for the San Antonio military community.

Senior Airman Timothy Sentz, 375th Communications Squadron client systems apprentice, sings for the San Antonio military com-munity as part of the 2012 Tops in Blue world tour, "Listen!" Sunday at Trinity University's Laurie Audi-torium in San Antonio, Texas.


Today• JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa presents a Salute to Fisher House Gala – 6 p.m. cocktails and 7:30 p.m. din-ner and program at the resort, 23808 Resort Parkway. Registration is required. Call (240) 559-2470 for information.Saturday• Veterans parade and wreath-laying ceremony – 10:30 a.m. ceremony and parade at noon at Alamo Plaza. Open to the public.• UTSA Military Day Football Game – 4 p.m. at Alam-odome, 100 Montana St. Game features UTSA Roadrun-ners hosting the McNeese State Cowboys. Ticket purchase required at http://www.ticketmaster.com.Sunday• San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, Half-Marathon and Mini-Marathon – 7:30 a.m. start in downtown San Antonio near South Alamo Street and East Market Street. $15 registration discount for military members with code MILITARY2012. See http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/san-antonio for more information. • Veterans Day Ceremonies – 9:30 a.m. musical prelude, 10 a.m. program at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road. Open to the public.• Bexar County Buffalo Soldiers Commemorative Ceremony – 1:30 p.m. at San Antonio National Cemetery, 517 Paso Hondo St. Open to the public

• Veterans Day Concert “Salute to Service” – 7 p.m. at Majestic Theater, 224 E. Houston Street, with the San Antonio Symphony and Air Force Band of the West. Open to the public

Celebrate America’s Military events continue through Sunday

JBSA-Randolph 2012Third Quarter Award WinnersJunior Enlisted Member

Airman 1st ClassIndia Sanders

Air Force Personnel Center

Senior Enlisted MemberMaster Sgt. Tanja Orwig

Air Force Recruiting Service

NoncommissionedOffi cer

Tech. Sgt. Neal Scheuneman12th Flying Training Wing

Company Grade Offi cer1st Lt. Joshua Frederick

902nd Mission Support Group

Honor Guard Airman Senior Airman Carl Martin

902nd MSG

Honor Guard NCOStaff Sgt. Dexter Hamilton

AFPC

Civilian Wage GradeJohn Bock12th FTW

CivilianNon-Supervisory

Category IVina Freitas

AFPC


Category IIBrenda Wallsmith

359th Medical Group


Category IIIMadonna Merritt

Air Force Recruiting Service

Civilian Supervisory Category I

Andres Montemayor902nd MSG

Civilian Supervisory Category II

Katy Breyer902nd MSG

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 [email protected].

For more information, visit our SharePoint site at https://randolph.eis.aetc.af.mil/SAG/R56/default.aspx or email [email protected].

Housing surveyJoint Base San Antonio-Randolph

Family Housing Offi ce staff will deliver surveys to housing resi-dents through Nov. 16. Residents who complete and submit surveys will be eligible to win prizes. The sooner the submission is received, the more prizes the resident is eligible to win.


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Veterans Day golf The Randolph Oaks Golf Course hosts a Veterans Day tournament Monday, with tee times from 7-9 a.m. The entry fee is $10 per person plus greens fee and cart rental. For details, call 652-4570.

Rambler Fitness Center - 652-7263

• The Rambler Fitness Center is hosting an open house 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today for all veterans in recogni-tion of their service and sacrifi ces.• In support of “The Great American Smoke Out,” the Rambler Fitness Center hosts a 5K run/walk 11 a.m. Thursday at the fi t-ness center jogging trails. Participants will have a chance to win a turkey.

Randolph Bowling Center - 652-6271

• In honor of Veterans Day, the bowling center offers a special rate of $2.50 per game, per person (excluding Thunder Alley) Monday. Shoe rental is $2.25.

• Colorama bowling is offered 7 p.m. Nov. 16. 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. Nov. 21. The tourna-ment will be a four-game singles format. The cost is $25 and prizes will be awarded. Call the bowling 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. Due to boiler repair, there will be no hot water at the Rambler Fitness Center Sunday through Nov. 17.

Gym staff recommends cold-weather workouts


Workout plans and fi tness goals don’t have to go dormant like Texas landscapes when it gets chilly outside; people can safely prepare for outdoor exercise and “get great workouts in cold weather,” a Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph fi tness member said.

“The best way to ready yourself for cool-er weather while exercising is to wear lay-ers,” Rey Salinas, Rambler Fitness Center fi tness programs manager, said. “You can peel off layers as the weather or yourself warms up; don’t underdress.”

The fi rst layer can be made up of poly-propylene, a lightweight material that wicks sweat away from the body. The next layers can be cotton or fl eece for insulation.

Once the body gets into rhythm and gen-erates heat, people may feel much warmer than the outdoor temperature, which is why it’s important to remove layers as workouts become more intensive, accord-ing to the Mayo Clinic.

Covering up extremities including the hands and head – where up to 50 percent of body heat is lost – is important to protect

the body and manage heat loss in the cold, the Mayo Clinic said.

However, regulating body temperature is heavily dependent on proper hydration, Salinas said.

“Drink water even though your body might not seem like it needs it,” he added.

It is recommended to drink ½ to a full cup of water every 15-20 minutes during exercise.

If temperatures are near freezing and below, people don’t have to take the risk of exercising outdoors; indoor routines can be established.

“You can cover strength training, fl ex-ibility, Pilates, yoga, cardio and agility in-doors,” Salinas said. “These exercises can be performed with just a few pieces of equipment or a video.”

For strength training, dumbbells or ex-ercise bands can be used, he said.

To improve fl exibility, stretching exer-cises incorporating yoga straps and Pilates rings can be benefi cial, to name a few.

“For cardio and agility, you can do cir-cuit training with jump ropes and regimens that include burpees, jumping jacks, lung-es, jogging in place with high knees, push-ups, sit-ups and planks,” Salinas said.

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