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Photo by Staff Sgt. Jerilyn QuintanillaTech. Sgt. Elizabeth Blades (right), dental laboratory apprentice course instructor, demonstrates a technique for carving out partial dentures at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Oct. 20. Blades is one of 10 Air Force instructors, all of whom are assigned to the 381st Training Squadron.

59th TRG molds new Airmen

PAGE 2 TALESPINNER December 23, 2016commentary

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Friday • 6 p.m. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (3D) (PG-13)Saturday • Noon Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk (R) • 3 p.m. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (3D) (PG-13)

• 6 p.m. Bad Santa 2 (R)

Sunday CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS

Thursday • 4 p.m. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (3D) (PG-13)

Movie Line: 671-3985 or View schedules at:

https://www.shopmyexchange.com/reeltime-theatres/

Program NoteLocate the Day of the Week and Read

across for specific show times.We have one movie screen, one movie

per show time. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each show time.

FRIDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

Friday • Where to Find Them (3D) (PG-13)Saturday

Friday • Where to Find Them (3D) (PG-13)Saturday

By Maj. Gen. Andrew M. MuellerAir Force chief of safety

As we enjoy a holiday season of celebrations and travel, I hope every Airman will take some time to refl ect on the accomplishments of the year and take the opportunity to make some lasting memories with your families and friends.

As you plan holiday activities, keep in mind the excitement and distractions of the season increase the risk of injury for you and your families. You can eliminate most of those risks and injuries by simply transferring the same sound safety practices used on duty to all your off-duty activities.

Here are three easy ways to incorporate safety in your family:

1. Put down the phone: Texting and driving kills people every day – so just don’t do it. Even glancing down for a moment takes your eyes off the road and your attention away from driving. Stay focused on driving, not distracted while driving.

2. Say something: When we see family members make poor choices — like not wearing a helmet, becoming distracted while driving, or speeding — what do we say? I know many survivors of accidents who would give anything to have a second chance to speak up and prevent their accident. Don’t wait for second chances.

3. Plan ahead: Too often we rationalize our behavior by saying it’s OK because we’re running late, it’s only a quick text, it’s only one little drink, it’s not that far to jump. Plan ahead and avoid those rationalizations. And when the situation changes, be prepared to adjust your plan. Take time to act smartly. Don’t react hastily and accept unnecessary risk or take unnecessary chances with your health and safety.

Thank you for what you do in keeping your family safe and healthy. It takes healthy families to ensure we have resilient Airmen ready to fl y, fi ght and win!

Make safety a habit in your family; make safety a habit for life.

Simple safety practices can reduce home, holiday injuries

By Rebecca EstradaLackland ISD chief fi nancial offi cer

Lackland Independent School District offi cials announced Dec. 13 that the district received an “A” rating for “Superior Achievement” under Texas’ School Financial Accountability Rating System of Texas, or FIRST.

The score is the state’s highest pass rating, which highlights the quality of Lackland ISD’s fi nancial management and reporting system.

This is the 14th year of School FIRST, which is a fi nancial accountability system

the Texas Education Agency developed for Texas school districts in response to Senate Bill 875 of the 76th Texas Legislature in 1999 and amendments under House Bill 5, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2013.

The primary goal of School FIRST is to achieve quality performance in the management of school districts’ fi nancial resources, a goal made more signifi cant due to the complexity of accounting associated with Texas’ school fi nance system.

“We are very pleased with Lackland ISD’s School FIRST rating,” said, Dr. Burnie L. Roper, Lackland ISD Superintendent. “This rating shows that our district is making

the most of our taxpayers’ dollars and that Lackland ISD’s schools are accountable, not only for student learning, but also for achieving these results cost-effectively and effi ciently.”

The Texas Education Agency assigned one of four fi nancial accountability ratings to Texas school districts, with the highest being “A” for “Superior Achievement,” followed by “B” for “Above-Standard Achievement,” “C” for “Standard Achievement” and “F” for “Substandard Achievement.”

Lackland ISD has achieved the highest rating every year since the inception of the fi nancial accountability rating system.

Lackland ISD earns state’s highest fi scal accountability rating

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By Jose T. Garza III502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland was recognized as this year’s recipient of the San Antonio Police Department’s 2016 National Night Out Award Dec. 8.

The mission of the annual event is to strengthen the community bond and increase crime and drug prevention awareness. The installation was selected over JBSA-Randolph and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston for the military category award for its NNO organization efforts and community involvement.

Tech. Sgt. Marvin Kelker, 802nd Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of pass and registration, and Senior Airman Hunter Templeton, 802nd SFS Defense Biometric Identification System administrator, accepted the award on behalf of JBSA-Lackland and the 802nd SFS. The Airmen coordinated NNO activities and programs for JBSA-Lackland.

Activities incorporated into this year’s NNO were: a canine and Taser demonstration, a dunking booth that featured a person dressed as a burglar,

a vehicle and weapons display, and a simulated driving exercise while under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Kelker and Templeton praised the community for attending this year’s NNO.

“We wouldn’t have received this award without the community’s attendance and support,” Templeton said.

“It was great seeing all the children out there and witnessing everything we organized,” Kelker added. “We were worried at the start of the event because we didn’t see kids out there for the first 30 minutes. When we later saw 400 people outside, it was like ‘wow.’ All the hard work paid off.”

The Airmen acknowledged the Balfour Beatty Community Center for allowing them to hold the event on it's premises. They also recognized organizations such as the JBSA-Lackland Youth Program, Military & Family Readiness Center, Information, Tickets & Travel, Army and Air Force Exchange Service and the SAPD Explorers for their support and contributions to the event.

“It just how strong our community is,” Templeton said.

It was indeed a joint effort to coordinate NNO for JBSA-Lackland this year.

Kelker described the planning efforts, which included contacting local organizations for participation and ensuring the availability of food and drinks plus activities, as “hectic,” due to some cancellations and having to find replacements in weeks leading up to the event.

“We had to keep everyone up to date on planning efforts and confirm with organizations their involvement in the event,” he said.

Kelker and Templeton plan to use the lessons learned from this year’s event for 2017 organization efforts.

Improvements the Airmen believe they can make to ensure a greater experience for people include: an accelerated cooking and serving process, additional supply of trash bags, and advanced promotion of NNO.

“We have to maintain the foundation implemented this year and build from that,” Templeton said.

JBSA-Lackland recognized for National Night Out efforts

59th medical wing holiday hours

Due to upcoming holidays and Air Education and Training Command family days, 59th Medical Wing clinics and pharmacies will be closed Monday, Tuesday, and Jan. 2. The 59th MDW Urgent Care Center in the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center basement will remain open regular hours, serving walk-in patients 24 hours, seven days a week. The Urgent Care Clinic can be reached at 292-7331.

highway 90 gate hours of operation

Beginning Wednesday, the Highway 90 Gate will operate Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., inbound and outbound traffic, and for outbound traffic only from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

growden gate weekend operation hours saturday

The Growden Gate operates on new weekend hours from 5 a.m. – 5 p.m. Commercial deliveries on weekends prior to 5 a.m. or after 5 p.m. must go through the Gateway Gate on Military Drive. These hours will be in effect on weekends only.

scholarships for military children to open

The Scholarships for Military Children Program for the 2017-18 school year are accepting applications.

At least one scholarship worth $2,000 will be awarded at every commissary location where qualified applications are received. Additional recipients will be selected based on a prorated basis, so more scholarships will be awarded at those stores with larger numbers of applicants. A total of 700 scholarship grants will be awarded this year.

The Fisher House Foundation, a nonprofit organization that helps service members, administers the program while Scholarship Managers, a national nonprofit scholarship management services organization, manages and awards the scholarships. The commissary’s industry partners as well as the general public donate money to the program and every dollar donated goes directly toward funding the scholarships.

To qualify, applicants must be an unmarried; younger than 21; or 23, if enrolled as a full-time student at a college or university; and dependent of a service member or retiree, or survivor of a retiree or a military member who died while on active duty. The applicant must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university, full time, in the fall of 2017 or be enrolled

News in Brief

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Marissa GarnerStaff Sgt. Elizabeth Corpus, Joint Base San Antonio Airman Leadership School Instructor, holds up a piñata named “Stranger Danger” for children to hit during the JBSA-Lackland National Night Out event Oct. 4 at the Balfour Beatty Community Center. Members of the 802nd Security Forces Squadron and private organizations from around JBSA-Lackland hosted the JBSA-Lackland community for an evening of camaraderie, food and fun.

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The Joint Base San Antonio Judge Advocate General completed three Air Force courts-martial during the month of October. The results of a court-martial are not final until the clemency and/or appeals process is completed.

All courts-martial are open to the public and a list of upcoming courts-martial can be found at the United States Air Force Judge Advocate Generals website at http://www.afjag.af.mil/About-Us/Docket.

U.S. v Staff Sgt. KP, 35th Intelligence Squadron, JBSA-Lackland: KP was tried by a special court-martial consisting of a military judge sitting alone from Oct. 4-7 at JBSA-Lackland. The military judge found KP guilty of two specifications of assault in violation of Article 128 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice and one specification of child endangerment in violation of Article 134, UCMJ. The military judge sentenced KP to 45 days hard labor without confinement and a reduction to senior airman.

U.S. v Senior Airman GS, 59th Medical Support Squadron, JBSA Lackland: GS was tried by special court-martial consisting of a military judge sitting alone Oct. 18 at JBSA-Lackland. Pursuant to his own pleas, GS was found guilty of two specifications of disobeying a lawful order in violation of Article 92, UCMJ, as well as one specification of wrongful use of marijuana and one specification of wrongful use of cocaine, both in violation of Article 112a, UCMJ. The military judge sentenced GS to 14 days confinement, a reduction to E-1 and a bad conduct discharge.

U.S. v Staff Sgt. TPE, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command, JBSA-Randolph: TPE was tried by a special court-martial consisting of a military judge sitting alone Oct. 25 at JBSA-Randolph. Pursuant to his own pleas, TPE was found guilty of one specification of wrongful appropriation in violation of Article 121, UCMJ, and three specifications of assault, in violation of Article 128, UCMJ. The military judge sentenced TPE to 4 months confinement, a reduction to E-1 and a bad conduct discharge.

During the month of October and November, JBSA Air Force commanders administered 41 non-judicial punishment actions under Article 15 of the UCMJ.

The punishments imposed reflect the commander’s determination of an appropriate punishment after considering the circumstances of the offense and the offender’s record. Officers may not be reduced in rank as a punishment. A suspended punishment does not take effect unless the offender engages in additional misconduct or fails to satisfy the conditions of the suspension. The suspension period usually lasts for six months unless a lesser amount is specified.

Administrative discharge may also be an option for commanders after the conclusion of an Article 15, depending on the circumstances. The following are some of the non-judicial punishment actions that closed out in October and November. Decisions regarding discharge are not included.

Assault consummated by battery, simple assault: A second lieutenant struck another person with his hands and then followed that person around with an unloaded firearm. The member’s punishment consisted of forfeiture of $1,200 pay for two months and a reprimand. On appeal, the member’s forfeiture of $1,200 per month for one month was suspended until Jan. 25, 2017.

Failure to go, violate other general order: A technical sergeant, without authority, failed to go at the time prescribed to her appointed place of duty. Additionally, she failed to use LeaveWeb as required to absent herself from her place of duty. The member received a suspended reduction to the grade of E-5 and a reprimand.

Dereliction of duty, willful: An airman first class in technical training consumed alcohol while on charge of quarters duty and attempted to give an alcoholic beverage to another airman under the age of 21. The member received a suspended reduction to the grade of E-2, restriction to base for 30 days, 30 days extra duty and a reprimand.

Conspiracy to commit larceny: An airman first class in technical training was apprehended by security forces at the Base Exchange for conspiracy to commit larceny after being observed in the BX working with another person to place a pair of headphones in a backpack. The member received a reduction in grade to E-1 (suspended below airman) and a reprimand.

Dereliction of duty, willful: An airman basic in technical training was caught with testing material written on his hand while taking a block test. The member received 20 days restriction to base, suspended forfeiture of $724 pay per month for one month and a reprimand.

Adultery, violate other general order: A senior airman, while still married, was involved in an unprofessional, adulterous relationship with an officer in her unit. The member also violated a no-contact order by continuing to communicate with the officer after being ordered not to. The member received a reduction in grade to E-3 and a reprimand.

Larceny, suffering military property: An airman first class stole medical supplies from a military treatment facility and conducted a minor surgical procedure on himself. After the member performed the procedure, he discarded the medical waste in an unauthorized trash receptacle. The member received a suspended reduction in grade to E-2 and a reprimand.

False official statement: A staff sergeant altered a previous official physical training score sheet to make it look like a current status. The member then presented the altered score sheet to the unit fitness program manager as a current fitness score sheet. The member received a reduction in grade to E-4 and a reprimand.

Going from Place of Duty: An airman basic in basic training failed to report to a mandatory detail as required, then departed from the installation by jumping a perimeter fence. He was later apprehended at a local motel. The member received forfeiture of $724 pay per month for one month and a reprimand.

Courts-martial, crime and punishment at Joint Base San Antonio

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By Jeremy Gerlach502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs

This December, thousands of military service members, Department of Defense personnel, civilian contractors and families will head home by plane, train, automobile or bus – many traveling across state lines on a tight budget and tight timeline. With so much emotion and stress riding on the holiday season, it’s easy to overlook simple safety issues such as locking your car, protection your valuables and staying alert.

Worry not, because the Joint Base San Antonio Safety Office and security forces personnel are here to help. Officials from both offices have compiled some tips to help keep travelers on the right path.

“Safety all starts with having a plan,” said Travis Kilpack, 502nd Air Base Wing Safety Office specialist. “Whether we are talking about drivers using a road map or having emergency accommodations at a hotel if your flight gets canceled, planning ahead can help you anticipate, avoid and adapt to stress.”

Taking to the skies: airline travel• Check luggage regulations in advance to see

what is or isn’t allowed on your flight. Some airlines don’t allow firearms, a common item for some military members, in carry-on luggage, while other

airlines won’t let you take a dog or cat on board. Even seemingly harmless items like lithium-ion rechargeable batteries for flashlights or toys aren’t allowed on most commercial airlines

• If you aren’t in a rush, consider accepting airline compensation for overbooked flights. Most airlines overbook flights in anticipation of last-minute cancelations that could cut into their profits. The downside to this comes when every passenger actually shows up. If this happens, airlines will ask for volunteers to “bump” off the flight – and will typically

compensate these passengers in the form of hotel accommodations and a rescheduled flight.

• Keep your cool in the Travel Safety Administration security line. Delays in security lines can seem endless, but that’s nothing compared to the consequences of instigating an argument with a TSA officer. Stay calm, and always follow instructions, no matter how frustrating they may be.

Hitting the open road: car travel• Check your cell phone coverage map and data

plan for gaps along your route. Personnel driving through areas such as the southwest will frequently encounter patches of long road isolated from cell service and GPS mapping ability. Bring a backup paper map of your travel route in case you hit one of these dead spots.

• Drowsiness is just as dangerous as driving drunk. Don’t overestimate the amount of driving you can do in a day. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration puts the maximum safe amount of driving per day at 16 hours. Plan your travel schedule accordingly.

• No movies or visual media in the front seat. That episode of “Game of Thrones” will be still waiting for you at a rest stop.

Safety remains paramount during holiday travel

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Courtesy photo

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Story and photo by Jose T. Garza III502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs

The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Military and Family Readiness’ Center's Hearts Apart organization held a Christmas party for families of deployed military service members and geographically separated families Dec. 9 at the Arnold Hall Community Center.

Hearts Apart is a U.S. Air Force-wide deployment support program that provides education training and community events for both groups.

Families used the opportunity to enjoy numerous activities such as arts and crafts, musical chairs, corn hole, balloon popping, scavenger hunt and a coloring contest. Prizes were awarded to the winners of each contest.

No family walked away empty handed. Each family received a gift from the M&FRC.

Master Sgt. Oscar Gonzalez, 802nd Force Support Squadron M&FRC NCO in charge, was amazed to witness families enjoying themselves, despite enduring what is generally considered a diffi cult period – the deployment of a loved one.

“It’s a great feeling because

my wife and I are both military and know what’s like to be on the homefront and away,” he said. “It makes me overwhelmed with joy that families having fun and mingling with one another. That is the best part about it.”

Attendees expressed joy about the party’s “merry” atmosphere.

Staff Sgt. Ashley Adams, 59th Medical Logistics Readiness Squadron medical readiness technician, enjoyed watching her children have fun. Her husband, Staff Sgt. Steven Hickcox, 59th Medical Dental Support Squadron dental lab technician, is deployed to Kuwait until April 2017.

“Seeing them run around and let loose was really good because the day to day life of getting up early, going to school and coming home to do homework can be tiresome at times,” she said.

Dara Caygill, spouse of Staff Sgt. Andrew Caygill, 37th Training Support Squadron, expressed her gratitude to Hearts Apart for serving an outlet for families to unwind for a night.

“It was great for my children to be around other

children who are in the same situation of missing a loved one,” she said. “It was also great for parents to share their experiences with other parents. It was a fun time to let loose in a safe and fun environment.”

In addition to having a fun time, spouses of deployed service members were able to share their experiences of managing the daily stressors of not having their loved ones at home.

Through her own interactions with other spouses, Caygill learned to maintain a solid household until her husband returns from deployment at the end of January, she said.

“It helps my Airman while he’s overseas,” she said. “I am extremely excited to have my best friend back.”

Regardless of how far apart spouses are from their loved ones, they will always have support at home, Gonzalez said.

“Heart Apart provides training and events for families going through the tough times,” he said. “We have military family counselors and agencies here to help them if they need it.”

Hearts Apart party provides Christmas cheer for families

Master Sgt. Oscar Gonzalez, 802nd Force Support Squadron Military & Family Readiness Center NCO in charge, welcomes participants to the Hearts Apart Christmas Party Dec. 9 at the Arnold Hall Community Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Hearts Apart is an Air Force-wide program that supports families of deployed military service members and geographically separated families with education training and community events.

• Check your vehicle systems in advance. Finding a local auto repair shop you trust at home or around base can be tough enough. If you need a tire or spark plug replaced, do it before leaving.

Fare well: bus travel• Keep an eye on your

belongings. A major advantage to bus travel, besides the cheap cost compared to car trips, is the ability to sleep during the journey. Make sure your carry-on luggage is properly stored by

your seat, preferably under your feet, so you don’t wake up to fi nd your stuff missing. Beyond that, passengers can consider temporarily disembarking at each stop the bus makes, just to keep an eye on any luggage they have stored underneath the bus as other passengers go through those compartments.

• Don’t miss your stop. Find out how long the trip to your stop is projected to take, and set an alarm for well in advance of your stop. Many major bus lines service several major cities on each run, so overly drowsy

passengers might wake up hundreds of miles from home

Regardless of your mode of transportation, a well-planned journey that anticipates potential stressors during the holiday travel season is invaluable, Kilpack said.

“As service members, we’re skilled at staying adaptable, even if plans come undone,” Kilpack noted. “That’s typically because we have backup plans to fall back on. If you stay alert, and come prepared, you’re coming home safely. That’s all there is to it.”

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One of the best things about ICE is that people can let service providers know when they do a great job, not just for poor service.

It takes fi ve minutes or less to submit a comment at http://ice.disa.mil.

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Members of the public, military members, Department of De-fense civilian and contractor employees may report suspicious activity concerning fraud, waste or abuse and employee or man-agement misconduct.

Report suspected FWA to your local inspector general, the 502nd Air Base Wing IG or the DOD FWA Hotline.

502 ABW/IG FWA Hotline 808-1000, http://www.jbsa.af.mil/fwa.asp

DOD Hotline 800-424-9098, http://www.dodig.mil/hotline

Fraud, Waste or Abuse

Starting with the fi rst edition of the new year on Jan. 13, the „JBSA Legacy“ will be the sole weekly newspaper for Joint Base San Antonio, consolidating the Fort Sam Houston News Leader, the Lackland Talespinner and the Randolph Wingspread into one joint base publication.

The new look newspaper will cover news across all of our JBSA operating locations, serving the entire joint base population and bringing JBSA in compliance with Department of Defense regulations. The paper will continue to be published on Fridays and will be delivered to the same distribution locations on each installation as before.

This change will allow us to shift more attention in our command information arena from paper deadlines to our digital platforms, resulting in more timely news on the JBSA website (www.jbsa.mil) and our JBSA social media platforms on Facebook (JointBaseSanAntonio) and Twitter (@JBSA_Offi cial).

Please feel free to contact us with any questions at 210-808-1087 (FSH), 210-671-2908 (Lackland) or 210-652-4410 (Randolph).

The JBSA newspapers will have a new look in 2017!

Air Force Basic Military Training honor gradu-

ates, top academic fl ights and top physically fi t fl ights can be viewed at www.jbsa.mil.

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By Robert Pittman502nd Air Base Wing Operations

Drone technologies have advanced to the point where they are safe and affordable to own and will likely find their way into many homes over the holidays.

These systems can be a lot of fun for people of all ages and appear to be here to stay. But before you fly, there are some important things to know about operating drones, also known as small unmanned aircraft systems, or SUAS, at 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio locations.

Regardless of the purpose for domestic use, protecting privacy, civil rights and civil liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and the laws of the United States will not be compromised. So before you make that purchase here are some important things you need to know about operating drones/SUAS on JBSA.

Small unmanned aircraft systems are defined by the Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, as small unmanned aircraft weighing from .55 pounds to no more than 55 pounds, including everything that is onboard or otherwise attached to the aircraft and can be flown without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft.

Below are some general and specific requirements that drone owner/operators need to know in order to stay on the right side of the law.

Drone operators should be aware the FAA and federal law requires them to register SUAS registry. Users are subject to civil and criminal penalties if they do not register at http://www.faa.gov/uas.

Registration will significantly reduce the likelihood of injury to humans, prevent human suffering, and mitigate property damage. In addition, drones may endanger equipment on the ground and can lead to a security infractions and/or other mishaps.

Drone owners also need to provide a copy of registration paperwork to the 502nd Air Base Wing Operations Office by calling 808-0698 or 221-9561 for tracking purposes.

Information for the 502nd ABW/JBSA SUAS program, including guidance and registration, is located at the 502nd ABW SharePoint site at https://jbsa.eis.aetc.af.mil/502abw/xp/jb35/default.aspx.

Other specific SUAS requirements include:• Drones must not be operated during hours of darkness.

• SUAS equipped with a camera or sensor

require the operator comply with FAA guidelines, installation photography guidelines (hobby/recreational) or intelligence oversight requirements (official), as applicable.

• No unofficial SUAS will be operated when the JBSA property is in Force Protection Condition Charlie or Delta.

• All hobby/recreational drone operators shall comply with Section 336 of Public Law 112-95. As of the date of this article, the FAA requirements include the following:

1. Take offs, landings, and operation of hobby/recreational SUAS from 502nd ABW/JBSA lands or waters are not permitted unless the operator (with associated SUAS) has notified, and has been granted specific flight operation from the installation’s airfield operations flight chief/commander, or AO chief, where the operation is to take place. Base operations will be used to contact a particular installation AO chief. If permitted, operations are limited to Department of Defense identification card holders and will only take place at the AO chief’s granted locations. Only by exception will an AO chief authorize SUAS flight operations take place outside of Sunday daylight hours, when the installation’s airfield is not active. Public affairs will be leveraged to

ensure community awareness of local policies and changes thereto.

2. Fly below 400 feet above ground level and remain clear of surrounding obstacles

3. Keep the aircraft within visual line of sight at all times

4. Remain well clear of and do not interfere with manned aircraft

5. When flown within five miles of any airfield/airport, the operator of model aircraft provides the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower with prior notice of the operation, and will give way to any manned aircraft operations. Model operations are highly recommended by the FAA to remain below 400 feet.

6. Do not fly near people or stadiums7. Applies to drones weighing from .55 to

55 pounds People living in the local JBSA community are

subject to the local rules regarding the use of these systems. It is recommended to contact local community leaders to learn about local restrictions in a particular area.

For those residing in a JBSA housing area, the use of these systems will be governed by the guidelines outlined by the JBSA installation commander.

What you need to know about drones and small unmanned aircraft systems

Photo courtesy Smithsonian MuseumThere are some important things to know about operating drones, also known as small unmanned aircraft systems, at 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio locations.

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Colombian commander stresses peace at IAAFA graduationBy Jeremy Gerlach502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Dozens of Inter-American Air Forces Academy cadets were treated to a visit from Colombian air force commander Maj. Gen. Carlos Eduardo Bueno Vargas at the IAAFA graduation at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Dec. 14.

Bueno, who visited IAAFA as part of an international tour of several U.S. facilities, provided a poignant touch to the graduation. After addressing the entire graduating audience, which included representatives from across South and Central America, Bueno also took the time to speak personally with the academy’s Colombian delegation.

“This is a group with very different specialties and technologies, beyond our Colombian air force representatives,” Bueno said. “For junior members who come to IAAFA, this is a great opportunity to set benchmarks and open their minds by observing the standards by which the U.S. Air Force conducts their operations.”

For the graduating Colombian IAAFA cadets, Bueno’s visit wasn’t just for ceremony. The commander spoke to IAAFA cadets at a turning point in Colombian history, as government, military, civilian and rebel factions in the country work towards a peace agreement that could potentially end the country’s 52-year civil war.

“My most important message to our cadets, beyond the different aspects and roles that they play in the military, is also to make sure they understand their responsibility with the peace process that is happening in Colombia right now,” Bueno explained.

Colombia’s civil confl ict temporarily ended July 2016 with a peace deal approved between all factions, only for the accord to then be rejected in October by voters in a nationwide referendum. After renegotiating the terms of the agreement, all sides eventually ratifi ed a new deal

Nov. 30, renewing hopes that the decades-long war will end on a permanent basis.

At a moment of such historical signifi cance, Col. Monica Partridge, IAAFA commandant, said Bueno and the Colombian cadets have remained in good spirits.

“They bring a great esprit de corps to IAAFA,” Partridge said. “With all the friendships that are built here, you can see that spread to all the other nations. We continue to emphasize those connections, not just among the students, but with our partner nation instructors, too.”

Bueno looks forward to Colombia’s continued involvement with IAAFA, which provides crucial technological and operational training to future leaders in Colombia’s armed forces.

“We stress the importance here (at IAAFA) for personal development and training that allows everyone to continue their development across our armed forces,” Bueno noted. “It has been important over time for the development of our personnel, especially through training, where

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During the holidays, shopping is on many people’s to-do lists. This holiday, what better way to encourage community members to be more physically active than to go walking, and what better place to walk than the mall? Start a mall walking program this holiday season.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke have programs like Go4Life, Everybody Walk!, America Walks and Mall Walking. These programs will be included in the Air Force Instruction 40-101 Toolkit for Healthy Weight and Physical Activity.

Holiday physical activity tips

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By Senior Airman Krystal Wright502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs

When winter comes around, so do multiple holidays such as Christmas and Hanukkah to name a few. One way to celebrate the various festivities is with food.

The trick, though, is how to enjoy the food in moderation.

Nutritional Medicine personnel from the 59th Medical Wing provided tips and strategies to make holiday feast heathier and easier on the waist line.

“Portion awareness is important,” said Senior Airman Thanh Le, 959th Medical Group Nutritional Medicine diet technician. “A portion is how much of a food you choose to eat at a time.

Choosing the right portion, according your daily caloric needs, will help you maintain a healthy weight. If you do not control your portions each meal, you may exceed your daily energy intake which can lead to weight gain.”

Energy intake includes carbohy-drates, proteins and fats.

MyPlate, based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, is a resource available to help with portion control and other healthy eating habits.

“Fill half of your plate with vegetables and fruits, and eat them first” Le elaborated, in regards to MyPlate guidelines’ for proper portions. “The fiber, fluid and nutrients from fruits and vegetables will help you feel fuller and avoid over-eating.”

For fruits and vegetables, any meth-od of preparation counts from 100 per-cent juice, dried, fresh, canned and frozen.

“Try to limit additional sugars or sodium if juice, canned or dried op-tions are chosen,” said Hayley Herbst, a 59th MDW registered dietitian with the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center’s Outpatient Nutrition Clinic.

The other half of the plate is for protein and grains.

The nutrition specialists gave sug-gestions on different ways to assist with maintaining MyPlate’s suggested potions, which is based on a 9-inch plate, and to mix up the dinner for a healthier result.

“Swap out a starch side for a non-starchy vegetable side,”Herbst said. “For example, instead of having mashed potatoes, have a salad. Also, prepare steamed or sautéed green beans with onions instead of green bean casserole.”

MyPlate suggested another way to prepare vegetable and that is without sauces, gravies or glazes to lower the amount of sodium, saturated fat and added sugars. In addition, it advises people to vary the veggies; include green, red and orange choices.

For the dinner rolls, Herbst advised eating whole grains instead of white breads and to limit it to one serving. Also, avoid adding additional butter to the rolls, potatoes or any other dish.

As for drinks, she recommends avoiding sweet tea, juice, soda or other sweetened beverages and to stick with water or unsweetened tea.

After the meal, it is suggested to limit the desserts to one serving.

“Desserts have minimal fiber content, little or no vitamins and minerals, and high amounts of sugar, thus easily increasing total caloric intake,” Le explained.

One serving would equal one slice of pie or a half a slice of two different pies.

Along with portion control for food, responsible alcohol intake is also important, Le said.

“Alcohol should be consumed in moderation,” Herbst added. “It provides liquid calories. Monitor consumption, drink responsibly and choose a drink that is lower in calories.”

Drinks should be limited to one drink per day for women and two drinks for men. One drink is equivalent to 5 ounces of wine, 12 ounces of beer or 1 1/2 ounc-es of 80-proof liquor, according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Managing food and drink intake isn’t the only aspect of a healthy lifestyle. Being active is also a way to maintain and manage weight.

“Do an exercise before the meal like 30 to 60 minutes of running/walking, yoga, or a medium-high intensity work-out, or even try a local mall walk with family and friends,” Le said.

“Don’t overstress about ‘eating badly’ during the holidays, but rather enjoy the meal and control your portions and alcohol consumption,” Herbst said. “Treat the meal like any other day. Eat breakfast, lunch and make time for

How to plan a healthier holiday meal

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we have access to the latest trends in technology in all areas.”

Bueno, a pilot with more than 8,000 flight hours and experience with aircraft such as the Pilatus PC-6, CASA 212, Cessna 550 and C-130, can vouch firsthand for the benefits of such an international military education. In addition to his training at various Colombian institutions, Bueno received a master’s in Strategic Studies of the University Of Air at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., and a diploma in international business from Georgetown University.

The academy was honored to host a guest with as much firsthand experience and education as Bueno, said Master Sgt. Sergio Paramo, IAAFA NCO in charge of plans and special projects.

“He’s on an extremely tight schedule, with multiple stops, so we’re obviously glad to have gotten him here to speak,” Paramo said.

“We wish he could have had time to visit the rest of San Antonio, but maybe next time he comes to the U.S. he can visit the Alamo and see the rest of the city, too.”

In addition to addressing IAAFA graduates, Bueno was also able to speak with Partridge and other IAAFA leads about the future of training programs at the academy.

“We want to keep things in development here so we can sync up future opportunities,” he added.

For Bueno’s part, the most important piece of any IAAFA cadet’s education – beyond the academic degrees and military experience – is the personal connections that will one day turn into international partnerships.

“The relationships and international links that our cadets develop here as they meet cadets from other countries, that’s even more important than the technical training,” he noted. “Cadets are sent here with citizens of other countries so they can grow.”

EVENTS from Page 13in studies designed to transfer to a four-year program.

Applicants should ensure that they and their sponsor are enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System database and have a military ID card.

Applications must be hand-delivered or mailed to the commissary where the applicant’s family normally shops by close of business Feb. 12, 2017. Applications cannot be emailed or faxed.

Students who are awarded a full scholarship, or receive an appointment to one of the military academies or affiliated preparatory schools are not eligible to receive funds from this program. A full scholarship is usually defined as one that provides for payment of tuition, books, lab fees and other expenses.

For more information, visit http://www.militaryscholar.org/.

af marathon registration opens jan. 2

Registration for the 2017 Air Force Marathon will begin Jan. 2 at 10 a.m.

Registration will open with special New Year’s resolution discounts, and participants who register Jan. 2 will receive $10 off the full or half-marathon and $5 off the 10K or 5K.

The Air Force Marathon sold out in July 2016 and organizers anticipate selling out even faster in 2017.

The featured aircraft for the event is still to be determined.

The Air Force Marathon, presented by Northrop Grumman, USAA and Boeing, will be Sept. 16. The Sports & Fitness Expo is held at Wright State University’s Nutter Center and will be Sept. 14-15.

The event will feature a gourmet pasta dinner and Breakfast of Champions on Sept. 15.

For more information about the race, visit http://www.usafmarathon.com.

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physical activity. Whether it’s playing football with the family or going for a walk after the big meal, try to make it an active day.”

For more information, visit http://www.choosemyplate.gov or call the health promotion services at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland at 671-2554, JBSA-Randolph at 652-3641 and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston at 808-2232.

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Air Force Aid Society 671-3722Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722Airman’s Attic 671-1780American Red Cross 844-4225Base Post Offi ce 671-1058Bowling Center 671-2271DEERS 800-538-9552Exceptional Family Member Program 671-3722Family Child Care 671-3376Legal Offi ce 671-3362Library 671-3610Medical Appointment Line 916-9900MPF ID Cards 671-6006Outdoor Recreation 925-5532TRICARE Info 800-444-5445Thrift Shop 671-3608

Lackland Spouses’ Club http://www.lacklandsc.orgForce Support Squadron http://www.lacklandfss.comLackland ISD http://www.lacklandisd.netOffi cers’ Spouses’ Club http://www.lacklandosc.orgJBSA Public website http://www.jbsa.milMy Air Force Life http://www.MyAirForceLife.com

JBSA-LACKLAND KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES—PROTESTANT WORSHIP SERVICES

Freedom Chapel – Building 1528Contemporary Service Sun 9:30 a.m.

Religious Education Sun 11 a.m.

Gospel Service Sun 12:30 p.m.

Youth Ministry Mon 6 p.m.

—LITURGICAL SERVICEAirman Memorial Chapel – Building 5432 Sun 9:45 a.m

Religious Education Sun 10:45 a.m.

—CHURCH OF CHRISTPfi ngston – Building 6300 Sun 7:30 a.m. (Room 175)

—SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTGateway Chapel – Building 6300 Sat 12:30 p.m.

—CHRISTIAN SCIENCEPfi ngston – Building 6300 Sun 7:30 a.m. (Room 113)

—ORTHODOX CHRISTIANAirmen Memorial Chapel – Building 5432 Sun 8 a.m.

—PENTECOSTAL Religious Education Building – 6300 Sun 8 & 9:30 a.m. (Room. 112)

—WICCAPfi ngston – Building 6330 Sun 9 – 11 a.m. (Auditorium)

Freedom Chapel – Building 1528Open Circle 1st Tue 6 – 7 p.m.

—REFUGE STUDENT CENTERBuilding 9122 (Tech. Training & TDY Students) Wed 6 – 8 p.m.

Thu 6 – 8 p.m.

Fri 6 – 11 p.m.

Sat 12 – 9 p.m.

Sun 11 – 5 p.m.

—JEWISHAirmen Memorial Chapel – Building 5432Sabbath & Kiddush Fri 4:30 p.m.

Religious Education Sun 1:30 p.m.

—ROMAN CATHOLICFreedom Chapel – Building 1528Religious Education Sun 9 a.m.

Adult Religious Education Sun 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.

Mass Sat. 5:00 p.m. Sun 11 a.m.

Youth Ministry Sun 4 p.m.

Reconciliation Sat 4 – 4:45 p.m.

Note: Reconciliation(s) may be scheduled by appointment

—ISLAMICGlobal Ministry Center – Building 7452Jumu'ah Prayer Fri 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

—BUDDHISTPfi ngston – Building 6330 Sun 10:45 a.m. (Room 175)

—HINDU WORSHIP Gateway Chapel – Building 6300 1st, 3rd and 5th Sat 2 – 4 p.m. (Room 13)

—ECKANKAR Gateway Chapel – Building 6300 1st, 3rd and 5th Sat 12:30 p.m.

—BAHA'IGateway Chapel – Building 6300 1st, 3rd and 5th Sun 11 a.m.

—THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTSGateway Chapel – Building 6300Religious Education Tue 6:30 p.m.

LDS Service Sun 1 p.m.

—LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNODGateway Chapel – Building 6300 Every third Sun 3:30 p.m.

CHAPEL SERVICES

For more details, contact Freedom Chapel at 671-4208 or Gateway Chapel at 671-2911

JAN. 4mentor training

Volunteer mentors spend time with young people and encourage positive choices, and academic achievement. After completion, participants are placed within a local public school.

The school liaison offi ce and Community in Schools is facilitating this workshop from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Military & Family Readiness Center, building 1249. Call 671-8388 for more information.

JAN. 5actiVe parenting

The Family Advocacy is hosting this four-part workshop 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, room 9D09, located on the ninth fl oor. The class is by appointment only and is for military members and their spouses. To register, call 292-5967.

JAN. 11 single parent support group

A brown bag forum for both long- and short-term single parents

to connect, share helpful resources, and ways to overcome challenges as a single parent.

The January meeting will focus on creating healthy relationships and meet 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Military & Family Readiness Center, building 1249. Call 671-3723 for more information.

JAN. 12credit Building

Review what makes up a credit score and identifi es simple steps to strengthen it. The Air Force Federal Credit Union is facilitating this workshop 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Military & Family Readiness Center, building 1249. Call 671-3722 for more information.

JAN. 17 road map to your career: an employment symposium

Finding a job and building your career can be a challenge if you’re not sure where or how to start. Make connections within the city and learn about the local job market.

Patrons will have an opportunity to network and speak with civilian and NAF Personnel, the Texas Workforce Commission, private

industries and more. Review required supporting documents that are needed when applying for a federal job and discuss resources like Priority Placement Program, spousal preference, employment assistance, resume review, volunteer opportunities and more.

It will be held 9 a.m. to noon at the Military & Family Readiness Center, building 1249. Call 671-3722 for more information.

JAN. 18heart link

Heart Link is an orientation for military spouses of any branch of service. Meet new friends while learning about the military mission, lifestyle, protocol and other programs available. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided, registration required. This group meets 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, building 4600. Call 671-8388 for more information.

employment workshop Attendees to the employment

workshop can review the federal employment process, resume writing techniques, interviewing skills and

how to dress for success 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Military & Family Readiness Center, building 1249. Participants need to bring a copy of their current resume. To register, call 671-3722.

JAN. 19 how to Buy a house

Attendees will discuss the pro’s and con’s of renting versus home ownership, budgets, different types of loans, realtors and more. The Better Business Bureau is facilitating this workshop 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Military & Family Readiness Center, building 1249. Call 671-3722 for more information.

couponing in the 21st century: there’s an app for that

Cutting coupons is a way of the past, using mobile applications couponing and saving money has become easier! Discuss the basics of the traditional couponing, ways to save on traveling, eating out, military discounts, rebates, social media tricks and more. This class will touch on a little bit of everything when it comes to saving. This workshop will be held 9-11 a.m.

at the Military & Family Readiness Center, building 1249. Call 671-3722 for additional information.

JAN. 20peer to peer support group

Caregivers have the opportunity to build a support network, share experiences, and information. This group will meet 9-11 a.m. at the Airman Medical Transition Unit Conference Room, 5th fl oor of Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, building 4600. For additional information, call 557-2018.

INFORMATIONAL dla disposition serVices training

Training on how-to turn-in, withdrawal of excess property is held the fi rst Monday of every month, 9-10:30 a.m. at Disposition Services San Antonio, building 4195, 2999 Parker Hill Rd., JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.

The training is open to all units and departments that generate excess property for disposition and turn-in to the Disposition Services San Antonio Field Activity Site. Call 221-4627 or email drmssanantoniodsr@dla.mil to register or for additional information.

LOCAL BRIEFS

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2016 JBSA Christmas and Post Christmas Holiday HoursLackland Activities Dec. 24 Dec. 25 Dec. 26 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday

Arnold Hall CommunityCenter

CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.(Students only)

11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.(Students only) CLOSED

Arts and Crafts CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

Auto Hobby Shop CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

Bowling Center 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. CLOSED 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m CLOSED 4 to 10 p.m.

Snack Bar 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. CLOSED 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. CLOSED 4 to 9 p.m.

Gateway Child Development Program

CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

Kelly Child Development Program

CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

Lackland Child Development Program

CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

Fam. Child Care Office Hours CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

Gateway Club CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. CLOSED CLOSED

Chaparral Fitness Center 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CLOSE D 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Medina Fitness Center 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CLOSED 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. 5 a.m. to 9 p.m 5 a.m. to 9 p.m 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Gateway Fitness Center CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

Kelly Fitness Center CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

Gillum Fitness Center CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

Warhawk Fitness Center CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

Golf Course 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. CLOSED 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Golf Course Snack Bar 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. CLOSED

Information, Tickets and Travel Office CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

Outdoor Recreation CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

Paintball Park Appointment only CLOSED CLOSED Appointment only Appointment only Appointment only Appointment only Appointment only CLOSED CLOSED

Lackland FamCamp CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CLOSED 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

Skylark Community Center CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

Smokin Joe’s BBQ CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

Youth Programs • School Age Program

CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m 6 a.m. to 6 p.m 6 a.m. to 6 p.m CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

• Pre-Teen Open Recreation CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED 3 to 7 p.m. 3 to 7 p.m. 3 to 7 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

• Teen Open Recreation CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED 3 to 9 p.m. 3 to 9 p.m. 3 to 9 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

Skylark Swimming Pool CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

Open Swim CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED 4 to 7 p.m. 4 to 7 p.m. 4 to 7 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED